Auditing Computer System Providers

Seminar Agenda

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v         Introduction

            –    Agenda & Session Goals

            –    Computer System Validation Overview

            –    Why Perform Software Vendor Audits?

v         Audit Process Overview

v         Factors Influencing the Audit Process

v         Inspection Categories – Building the Audit Checklist

v         Introduction to Activities

            –    Product & Vendor History

            –    Audit Report Template

v                 Standard Operating Procedures & General Company Information – Activity 1

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v                 System Development Methodology – Activity 2

            –    Life Cycle Deliverables & Approaches

            –    Industry Standards

            –    Design Documentation

v                 Testing and Verification & Validation Activities – Activity 3

            –    Test Phases & Cost of Errors

            –    Deliverables Supporting Test Activities

            –    Test Documentation

v                 Software Change, Version, and Distribution Controls

v                 Security & Customer Support – Activity 4

v                 Audit Conclusions, Corrective Action, and Follow-up

v                 Wrap-up

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