Oversight is ...
... "various forms of supervision and inspection used to ensure that important information security activities and controls are operating properly, and to identify any anomalies" [source: SecAware glossary]
... "forgetfulness, carelessness, neglect or incompetence, typically leading to errors, omissions and other information security incidents"
[source: SecAware glossary]
... absent from ISO/IEC 27002 except for one measly mention (clause 5.16)
... maintaining a watching brief
... an opportunity to review
... the four eyes principle
... the act of overseeing
... the prompt to revisit
... keeping a close eye
... hands off, eyes on
... something missed
... a sign of distrust
... an opportunity
... a vulnerability
... a sign of trust
... incompetence
... management
... carelessness
... an omission
... an accident
... an override
... supervision
... inspection
... ineptitude
... a problem
... assurance
... a mistake
... authority
... guidance
... a control
... checking
... freedom
... a threat
... skipped
... neglect
... caring
... a risk
... audit
...
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