US Patent:
20030069894, Apr 10, 2003
Inventors:
Darlene Cotter - Ingleside IL, US
Anne De Franco - Vernon Hills IL, US
Marilyn Haydam - Johnsburg IL, US
John Hinders - Dublin OH, US
Mark Janaes - Libertyville IL, US
Gina Jans - Waukegan IL, US
Craig McGill - Gurnee IL, US
Laura Obenauf - Lake Forest IL, US
Jon Ogle - Lindenhurst IL, US
Russell Reder - Glenview IL, US
Robert Steinmeier - Long Grove IL, US
Deborah Zuccollo - Buffalo Grove IL, US
International Classification:
G06F007/00
Abstract:
A computer-based system comprising the following three components: (1) an electronic database that documents a governmental regulation and associates the regulation with a firm's interpretations and best practices for compliance therewith; (2) an electronic database that records descriptive information relating to a computer-based system and screening criteria to determine if the computer-based system being inventoried is covered by the governmental regulation; and (3) an electronic database that assesses whether the computer-based systems included in the inventory and covered by the regulation meet the criteria of compliance. Preferably, the computer-based system further comprises means for tracking actions taken to correct any deficiencies noted. This invention provides numerous benefits. One major benefit involves providing the capability to determine whether the computer-based systems of a firm comply with a governmental regulation. A second major benefit involves providing a means for remediating the computer-based system, if the assessment of the computer-based system indicates that the computer-based system does not meet the criteria of compliance. A third major benefit involves providing a means for tracking the status of any projects for remediating those computer-based systems that fail to comply with the regulation.