Compliance Auditing

Correct Answer: Issue a finding of non-compliance immediately

As a compliance auditor, the most appropriate next step when identifying a lack of documentation for system configurations is to issue a finding of non-compliance immediately. This action aligns with the auditor's role and responsibilities. The auditor's job is to assess compliance based on the evidence available during the audit period. If documentation is missing, it represents a non-compliance issue that should be formally recorded. Issuing a finding promptly maintains the integrity of the audit process and allows the organization to address the issue in a timely manner. It's not the auditor's responsibility to request, create, or wait for documentation that should have been in place. The other options either compromise the audit's objectivity or delay the reporting of a clear compliance gap.

Correct Answer: Ensure the policy complies with relevant regulations and frameworks

The main objective of reviewing the data retention policy during a compliance audit is to ensure it complies with relevant regulations and frameworks. Other options relate to different aspects of data security and are not the primary focus of a compliance audit.

Correct Answer: Ensure contractors are subject to the same policies, procedures, and controls as employees

To address the concern of contractors handling sensitive information, the organization should ensure that contractors are subject to the same policies, procedures, and controls as employees. Other options either hinder the organization's operations, neglect the concern, or do not address the issue effectively.