Control register template

A control register documents how the business prevents or detects known failure modes.

How to structure an operational control register with risks, controls, evidence, owners, frequency and testing status.

Core fields

Control ID, process, risk or failure mode, control description, type, owner, evidence, frequency, last-tested date and status.

What makes a control auditable

A control is stronger when a third party can see what was checked, when it was checked, who performed it and what happened when it failed.