Procedure
Definition
A step-by-step operational instruction that tells a specific role how to carry out a task in conformance with the relevant standard. Procedures are written for the people who execute them and are approved by the process owner or department head.
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Explained in
- Information Security Policy HierarchyA step-by-step operational instruction that tells a specific role how to carry out a task in conformance with the relevant standard. Procedures are written for...