Create new AI issue form

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Use the Create New Issue form to identify and manage issues related to the impacted areas for the reported AI case.

See the following table for a description of the field values.

Field

Description

Number

Number of the issue. This field is automatically set to a request number.

Name

Name of the issue. For example, Cyber Attack on Acme.

Issue source

Source from where the issue was created. This field is automatically set to AI case.

Issue type

Type of the issue. The options are as follows:- Control design effectiveness failure: The control was poorly designed and cannot effectively prevent or detect the intended risk.

  • Control operative effectiveness failure: The control was well-designed but failed during execution or wasn't followed correctly.
  • Control doesn’t meet requirement: The control is in place but doesn't satisfy regulatory, policy, or business requirements.
  • Control doesn’t exist: There is no control present to address a known risk or requirement.
  • Non-compliance to a regulation: A law or regulation was not followed, potentially exposing the organization to penalties.
  • Non-compliance to a policy: An internal policy was not adhered to, which could lead to risks or inefficiencies.
  • Improvement or suggestion to an existing policy: A recommendation to enhance an existing policy for better clarity, coverage, or effectiveness.
  • Recommendation for a new policy: A proposal to create a new policy to address a gap or need that currently isn’t covered.
  • Process optimization or improvement: Opportunities identified to improve efficiency, accuracy, or effectiveness of a business process.
  • Observation: A general note or finding that may not be an issue now but could warrant attention.
  • Data breach: Unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss of sensitive or personal data.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception for personal or organizational gain, such as misappropriation of assets.
  • Misstatement: Errors or omissions in financial or operational reporting that misrepresent facts.
  • Training: Gaps or needs identified in knowledge or skills that require attention.
  • Documentation: Issues related to missing, outdated, or inaccurate documentation.
  • Risk issue: A broad risk-related concern that may not fall under other specific categories.
  • Other: Any issue that doesn't fit into the above types but is still worth tracking and resolving.

Classification

Classification of the issue. The options are as follows:- Compliance

  • Risk
  • Audit
  • Vendor Risk

Location

Location where the issue occurred. For example, Japan.

State

Workflow state of the issue. This field is automatically set to Review. The options are as follows:- New

  • Analyze
  • Respond
  • Review
  • Closed Complete
  • Closed Incomplete

For more information on Issue management workflow and life cycle, see View AI assets by life-cycle stage.

Substate

Substate of the issue. This field is auto-filled.

Priority

Urgency of the issue. It enables the team to triage requests effectively and respond based on how critical the request is. This field is automatically set to Review. The options are as follows:- Critical

  • High
  • Moderate
  • Low
  • Planning

Issue rating

Rating of the issue. The options are as follows:- Very High

  • High
  • Moderate
  • Low
  • Very Low

Description

Description about the issue in detail. For example, ACME experienced a cyber attack that resulted in unauthorized access to internal systems.

Assignment

Assignment group

Group to whom the issue is assigned. For example, Risk Managers.

Assigned to

User to whom the issue is assigned.

Issue manager group

Manager group that the issue is assigned to. The options are as follows:- Compliance Managers

  • IT Risk Managers
  • Risk Managers

Issue manager

Manager to whom the issue is assigned.

Watch list

Person who must be informed about the issue.

Schedule

Due date

Date when the issue is due.

Confirmed date

Confirmation date for the issue. This field is auto-filled.

Created

Date on which the issue is created. This field is automatically set to the current date and time.

Closed

Date on which the issue is closed.

Planned start date

Planned start date for the issue.

Planned end date

Planned end date for the issue.

Duration

Duration for the issue in days, hours, minutes, and seconds.

Actual start date

Actual start date for the issue.

Actual end date

Actual end date for the issue.

Actual duration

Actual duration for the issue in days, hours, minutes, and seconds.

Issue grouping

Issue group rule

Group rule for the issue. This field is auto-filled.

Parent issue

Parent issue that is associated with the issue.

Action plan

Recommendation

Recommendation for the issue. For example, Enhance cybersecurity measures and provide regular security training.

Action plan

Action plan for the issue. For example, Upgrade the firewall to the latest version and implement multi-factor authentication for all administrative accounts.

Activity

Work notes (Private)

Notes or information about the issue.

Additional comments (Customer visible)

Additional information about the issue that you want to share with your customers.

Settings

Functional domain

Functional domain that the issue belongs to. For example, an issue may belong to the AI Risk and Compliance domain.

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