New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

Chapter 4: System Certification and Accreditation – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) 4.5.18.C.01: Accreditation Authority accepts residual risk

What does 4.5.18.C.01 require?

Before it can award accreditation, the Accreditation Authority must take on and accept the residual security risk that comes with operating the system.

Maintained by Gerard BlokdykVerified against the published standard 31 May 2026Control text last updated 21 May 2026

Other controls in Chapter 4: System Certification and Accreditation – New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM)

4.2.10.C.01 4.2.10.C.01 Audit required for certification
4.2.11.C.01 4.2.11.C.01 Certification authority acceptance of control effectiveness
4.2.12.C.01 4.2.12.C.01 Residual risk assessment for the Accreditation Authority
4.3.16.C.01 4.3.16.C.01 Auditor independence from owner and certifier
4.3.17.C.01 4.3.17.C.01 Owner approves architecture and documentation before audit
4.3.18.C.01 4.3.18.C.01 Auditor reviews core security documentation set
4.3.18.C.02 4.3.18.C.02 Auditor confirms SecPol addresses applicable controls
4.3.18.C.03 4.3.18.C.03 Auditor reviews architecture against security principles

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