Information System Control

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Information System Control
Information system controls are methods and devices that attempt to ensure the accuracy,
validity and propriety of information system activities. It is design to monitor and maintain
the quality and security of the input, processing, output, and storage activities of any
information system.
Input control
Example include password and other security codes, formatted data entry screen, audible
error signals, templates over the keys of keys-driven input devices, and prerecorded and
prenumbered forms. Input of source documents can also be controlled by registering them in
a logbook when they are received by data entry personnel. Real-time system that use direct
access files frequently recorded all entries into the…show more content…
Another important method for control and security is the use of fire wall computers. A
network fire wall is a computer system that protects computer network from intrusion by
serving as a filter and safe transfer pint for access to and from other networks. It screens all
network traffic, and only allows authorized transmission in and out of the networks.
Fire walls can deter, but not completely prevent, unauthorized access into computer network.
In some cases, a fire walls may allow access only from trusted locations on the Internet to
particular computers inside the fire wall. Or it may allow only “safe” information to pass. For
example, a fire wall may permit users to read E-mail from remote location but not to run
certain program.
Biometric Control
Biometric control devices use special-purpose sensors to measure and digitize a biometric
profile of an individual’s fingers, voice, or other physical trait. The digitized signal is
processed and compared to a previously processed profile of the individual stored on
magnetic disk. If the profiles match, the individual is allowed entry into a computer facility or
given access to information system resources.
Computer Failure Control
Many firm use fault tolerant computer system to ensure against computer failure. These
systems have multiple central processors, peripherals, and system software. This may provide
a fail-safe capability where the computer systems continue to operate at the same
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