Remediation engineering is the process of fixing the control gaps identified during an investigation. This process must be tracked and validated to ensure the changes are permanent and effective.
Managing the Remediation Lifecycle
[Draft Remediation Plan] ---> [Assign Owners & Deadlines] ---> [Deploy Updated Controls]
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[Close Out Verification] <--- [Independent Testing Audit] <------------+

1. Setting Clear Accountability
Remediation plans must specify concrete actions, assign clear executive owners, and establish realistic implementation deadlines. For example, a plan might require updating automated screening logic within 45 days and retraining affected staff within 60 days.
2. Independent Follow-up Audits
Between 90 and 180 days after a corrective action is implemented, the internal audit or compliance testing team conducts an independent review. This verification step ensures the new controls are working effectively in daily operations before the file is officially closed.
 
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