This question concerns the assessor’s obligations during the CSP assessment kick-off:
Step 1: CSP Assessment Process
The IAF recommends a kick-off meeting to align expectations between the assessor and SWIFT user, including explaining the testing methodology (e.g., HLTP, sampling, evidence collection).
[Reference: SWIFT CSP IAF, Section 3 – Assessment Methodology., Step 2: Methodology Explanation, While not explicitly mandated word-for-word, the IAF emphasizes transparency and user understanding of the process. Best practices (and assessor training) require formally explaining the methodology to ensure the user knows how compliance will be evaluated., Reference: SWIFT CSP Assessor Handbook; IAF FAQ., Step 3: Evaluate Options, A. Yes: Correct. Formal explanation during kick-off is expected to set clear expectations., B. No: Incorrect. Skipping this risks misalignment, contrary to CSP guidance., Conclusion: A is correct, as explaining the testing methodology during the kick-off is a CSP best practice., Reference: SWIFT CSP IAF, Section 3.1 – Kick-off Meeting Guidelines., , , , ]
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