In-Depth Guide
The Situation
The team believes its controls are fine but has never checked the design.
Where Teams Get Stuck
Vague procedures and missing owners show up as findings, late and expensive.
How RAMP Handles It
RAMP runs a design review against each control and lists the gaps in plain English with the remediation steps and owners.
What reviewers look for
A defined owner, a stated frequency, a clear procedure and a named evidence source.
Fix before you test
Close design gaps before collecting operating evidence; evidence of a poorly designed control proves little.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a Test of Design?
- A check that a control, as designed, is suitable to meet its objective if it operates as described.
Leadership Action Item
Review design first. Next: preparing for Type 1.
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