Glossary: Governance, Risk and Compliance
attestation
Also written: attestations, staff attestation, compliance attestation, self-attestation
A formal written statement, signed by someone accountable, that something is true, such as controls being in place or a policy having been read. Examples are the owners signing the PCI AOC and staff signing the AUP each year.
Where the book teaches it
Related terms
Attestation of Compliance (AOC)independent attestationSOC 2 (System and Organization Controls 2)acceptable use policy (AUP)