Audit Scope Definition (AUD-002-R002) - AUD-002

Requirement Details & Guidance

AUD-002-R002 · AUD-002

Why This Requirement Exists

This requirement exists to ensure explicit boundaries, objectives, criteria, systems, processes, locations, and periods covered by an engagement is consistently governed, documented, and capable of producing reliable assurance. Without it, audit activities may be inconsistent, difficult to evidence, or insufficient to support management, regulatory, and stakeholder decisions.

Implementation Guidance

Document the required explicit boundaries, objectives, criteria, systems, processes, locations, and periods covered by an engagement; assign accountable roles and approval points; define minimum records and evidence; apply the approved audit methodology and risk criteria; and retain evidence of execution and review. Periodically review the process for changes in organizational risk, regulatory expectations, and audit scope.

Practical Application & Audit Readiness

AUD-002-R002 · Field Guidance

Business Examples

Common Audit Findings

Common Mistakes

Best Practices & Ownership

AUD-002 · Recommended Approach

Recommended Practices

Typical Owner

Cross-Mapped Regulatory Frameworks

Harmonized Control Mappings

FRAMEWORK CODE	FRAMEWORK NAME & DETAILS	FAMILY / CATEGORY	VERSION	ACTION
ISO27001	ISO/IEC 27001 ISO/IEC 27001 specifies auditable requirements for... Clause: 4.3 – Determining the scope of the information security management system 9.2.2 – Internal audit programme	ISO Standard	v2022	View →
IRDAI	IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Guidelines IRDAI information and cyber-security requirements... Clause: §2.16-3.6 – Information Security assessment; §1.8-III – Technology Risk Assessment Process	India Guideline	vLatest	View →
RBI-CSF	RBI Cyber Security Framework / Master Directions RBI cyber-security requirements and directions set... Clause: Circular §13 – Cyber security preparedness indicators; 16) Maintenance, Monitoring, and Analysis of Audit Logs – 16.2 Systematic audit-log management and analysis for detection, understanding and recovery	India Regulation	vLatest	View →
SEBI-CSCRF	SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework SEBI’s Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framewor... Clause: 4.4 Cyber Audit	India Regulation	vLatest	View →
DORA	Digital Operational Resilience Act The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act establis... Clause: Article 6(6) – Regular internal audit of ICT risk management framework Article 6(7) – Formal follow-up and timely remediation of critical ICT audit findings	EU Regulation	vCurrent	View →
HIPAA	Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA is a U.S. federal law supported by implement... Clause: § 164.308(a)(14) Standard: Compliance audit; § 164.316(a)(2) Actions, activities and assessments documentation	US Law	vCurrent	View →
COBIT2019	COBIT COBIT is an enterprise governance and management f... Clause: 4.5 – Monitor, Evaluate and Assess (MEA) > MEA04 – Managed Assurance > MEA04.04 – Define the scope of the assurance initiative.	COBIT Governance Framework	v2019	View →
ISO22301	ISO/IEC 22301 ISO 22301 specifies requirements for a Business Co... Clause: 9.2.1 – General; 9.2.2 – Audit programme(s)	ISO Standard	v2019	View →
NIST-CSF	NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) The NIST Cybersecurity Framework provides high-lev... Clause: GV.OV – Oversight \| GV.OV-02 – The cybersecurity risk management strategy is reviewed and adjusted to ensure coverage of organizational requirements and risks	NIST Framework	v2	View →
NIST80053	NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 presents control families, i... Clause: 3.4 – ASSESSMENT, AUTHORIZATION, AND MONITORING; CA-2 – CONTROL ASSESSMENTS, CA-7 – CONTINUOUS MONITORING	NIST Control Catalog	vRev. 5	View →
GDPR	General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The General Data Protection Regulation is a bindin... Clause: Article 24(1) – Responsibility of the controller; Article 32(1)(d) – Testing, assessing and evaluating security measures	EU Regulation	vCurrent	View →
SOC2	SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria SOC 2 is an independent examination and reporting... Clause: CC3.2 – Risk Assessment – COSO Principle 7: The entity identifies risks to the achievement of its objectives across the entity and analyzes risks as a basis for determining how the risks should be managed. CC4.1 – Monitoring of Controls – COSO Principle 16: The entity selects, develops, and performs ongoing and/or separate evaluations to ascertain whether the components of internal control are present and functioning.	AICPA Audit Framework	vLatest	View →

Parent Domain Context

Governance Domain Baseline

Domain Name:

Audit & Assurance (AUD)

Purpose:

To provide confidence that security controls are effective and operating as intended.

Scope:

Enterprise

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Parent Control Context

Control Baseline

Control Name:

Internal Audit Management (AUD-002)

Summary:

Establishes internal audit including risk-based planning, scope definition, execution, documentation, reporting, management response, follow-up, quality assurance, review, and continuous improvement.

Business Description:

Establish and maintain a risk-based internal audit program for planning, executing, reporting, and following up on audits covering governance, risk, cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory compliance.

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