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Control Mapping

Control mapping is identifying, documenting, and evaluating the controls in place within an organization to address specific risks or objectives. It involves creating a map or diagram that illustrates the relationships between the various controls and how they work together to achieve the desired outcome.

Control mapping is commonly used in risk management and compliance to help organizations understand their control environment and identify gaps or weaknesses. It can also be used to assess controls’ effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.

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