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Governance, Risk, Audit & Privacy · Foundational

Procedure

Detailed, step-by-step mandatory instructions for performing a specific task in compliance with policy and standards.

Definition

Procedures describe how tasks are done, such as onboarding users, responding to incidents, or performing backups. They ensure consistency, support training, and provide audit evidence. They change frequently and are maintained by operational teams.

Example

The user termination procedure lists steps to disable accounts, revoke tokens, and recover devices within 24 hours.

Exam tip

Procedures are the most detailed level of the documentation hierarchy.

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