UnixTime

Research Note

A.7.10 Audit Checklist

Use this checklist during an internal audit of storage media acquisition, use, transport, storage, disposal, destruction, and damaged-media handling.

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When to use this

Use this checklist during an internal audit of storage media acquisition, use, transport, storage, disposal, destruction, and damaged-media handling.

Audit checklist

  • Confirm approved media rules exist.
  • Confirm media handling aligns to classification.
  • Review media inventory.
  • Sample media movement authorization and logs.
  • Check transport controls and courier records.
  • Check encryption and key separation where used.
  • Review secure erasure, reuse, disposal, and destruction records.
  • Check disposal contractor assurance where used.
  • Review damaged media repair/destruction decisions.
  • Interview staff on media handling rules.

Findings table

Media/use case Expected evidence Observed evidence Gap Finding type Action owner
TBD TBD TBD TBD NC / observation / conforming TBD