Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
This sub-section is to ensure the hardware
and software is checked by the auditor.
5.1 Technical Infrastructure Risk Management
5.1.1 The repository shall identify and manage the risks to its preservation operations and goals
associated with system infrastructure.
5.1.1.1 The repository shall employ technology watches or other technology monitoring
notification systems.
5.1.1.1.1 The repository shall have hardware technologies appropriate to the services
it provides to its designated communities.
5.1.1.1.2 The repository shall have procedures in place to monitor and receive
notifications when hardware technology changes are needed.
5.1.1.1.3 The repository shall have procedures in place to evaluate when changes are
needed to current hardware.
5.1.1.1.4 The repository shall have procedures, commitment and funding to replace
hardware when evaluation indicates the need to do so.
5.1.1.1.5 The repository shall have software technologies appropriate to the services
it provides to its designated communities.
5.1.1.1.6 The repository shall have procedures in place to monitor and receive
notifications when software changes are needed.
5.1.1.1.7 The repository shall have procedures in place to evaluate when changes are
needed to current software.
5.1.1.1.8 The repository shall have procedures, commitment and funding to replace
software when evaluation indicates the need to do so.
5.1.1.2 The repository shall have adequate hardware and software support for backup
functionality sufficient for preserving the repository content and tracking repository
functions.
5.1.1.3 The repository shall have effective mechanisms to detect bit corruption or loss.
