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Q4 Single choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between an audit and an assessment as per SWIFT CSP definitions? (Select the correct answer)

Swift Customer Security Controls Policy

Swift Customer Security Controls Framework v2025

Independent Assessment Framework

Independent Assessment Process for Assessors Guidelines

Independent Assessment Framework - High-Level Test Plan Guidelines

Outsourcing Agents - Security Requirements Baseline v2025

CSP Architecture Type - Decision tree

CSP_controls_matrix_and_high_test_plan_2025

Assessment template for Mandatory controls

Assessment template for Advisory controls

CSCF Assessment Completion Letter

Swift_CSP_Assessment_Report_Template

A
An audit is a comprehensive review of a customer's controls to ensure they meet regulatory requirements, while an assessment is a very high-level review of controls to identify potential weaknesses
B
An audit looks at the defined controls design and implementation compliance and follows recognized international audit standards, whereas an assessment is less strict but aims the same common objectives
C
An audit is a one-time event, while an assessment is an ongoing process of monitoring and improving security controls
D
An audit and an assessment can be used interchangeably

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