The ABC Company is switching from its legacy centralized system to a fully distributed system. Under the new model, all employees will work from PCs connected to a local area network. a. Outline a plan of action to ensure that the proper controls over hardware, software, data, people, procedures, and documentation are in place. b. Discuss any risks the company may face if the devised plan is not implemented.

The following is a list of 12 control plans from Chapter 8. These are followed by a list of 10 B/AR/CR business process controls or deficiencies. Match the 10 B/AR/CR business process control plans with a pervasive control plan from Chapter 8 that could prevent the deficiencies noted in the preceding list or have an impact on the successful execution of the business process control. Explain the impact that the pervasive control could have. Control Plans from Chapter 8 Access control software (i.e., assignment of access rights to employees) Selection, hiring, and supervision of billing clerks to ensure that they can and do carry out their assigned responsibilities Physical controls for perimeter, building, and computer facilities to prevent loss or destruction of the computer resources Preventive maintenance of computer hardware to ensure reliability and availability Systems development life cycle (SDLC), including testing and approval before implementation of new or revised programs…

Reflect on enterprise systems failures with respect to the challenges presented? Discuss what areas you would spend the most time on if you were to set up an eneterprise system at your job and why?

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