What should an IS auditor evaluate to ensure personnel are aware of their emergency roles?

To ensure that personnel are aware of their emergency roles, evaluating training documentation is crucial. This documentation captures all the information and guidance provided to employees regarding their responsibilities during emergencies. It typically includes training records, materials used in training sessions, and schedules of trainings conducted, detailing what was covered and when.

By reviewing this documentation, an IS auditor can verify whether employees have received adequate training on their specific roles in an emergency, ensuring they understand the actions required of them and the protocols to follow. Effective training documentation not only outlines these roles but also signifies that the organization is committed to preparing its personnel for emergencies. This preparation is vital for effective incident response and continuity of operations.

Evaluating current business policies, results from continuity tests, or emergency contact lists, while important in their respective contexts, do not directly assess whether staff are aware of their specific roles during emergencies. Business policies might provide a framework, continuity tests indicate the effectiveness of plans, and contact lists support communication; however, they do not confirm the level of understanding employees have of their assigned emergency responsibilities.