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Remediation thrives on fixing root causes, not just auditor-noted instances in security reports.
Reliable steps
- Pinpoint root cause—often inter-department coordination failures (e.g., human resources not alerting information technology on departures).
- Redesign processes/controls preventively.
- Deploy changes, update documentation, and inform roles.
- Collect evidence of sustained operation.
Standards demand depth: ISO 27001 seeks recurrence prevention; CMMC requires root-cause analysis; systemic fixes stop repeat vulnerability reports.
Practical recommendations
- Engage non-IT owners early (human resources, legal, facilities).
- Standardize evidence templates by control type.
- Review fixes at three to six months for endurance.
Systemic approaches sharply drop repeated findings across reports.