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How would you use Data Dictionary as a tool for file security and audit trails

      

How would you use Data Dictionary as a tool for file security and audit trails

  

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Judy
A data dictionary is a computer fie that contains descriptive information about the data items in the files of a business information system. It contains the information about the identity of the computer programs or individuals permitted to access the data item for the purpose of maintenance upkeep or inquiry and also those not permitted to access the data items. Because of maintaining the above mentioned information, a data dictionary is useful for the security e.g. to prohibit certain employees from gaining access to the sensitive payroll data. It helps establish audit trails by identifying input sources of data item or programs responsible for modification of particular data items. Data dictionary can serve as an important aid when investigating or documenting internal control procedures. This is because the details about edit tests, methods f file security, and similar information can be stored in the dictionary
Judiesiz answered the question on August 20, 2018 at 07:21


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