Contingency Planning
Ch4 Key Concepts and Chapter Assessment

Affinity diagram - A diagram consisting of 4 steps, identify the problem , generate ideas, gather ideas into related groups, create the affinity diagram. Refer to page 142 for an example.
Brainstorming - In a brainstorming session all participants spout out ideas which are written down without judgement.
Cause and effect diagram - Also known as Ishikawa diagram or fishbone diagram. It shows the relationships between causes and problems.
Critical path chart - A chart of critical tasks in a project. If any task in the critical path is delayed, the entire project will be delayed.

Firewall - Firewalls filter traffic to ensure that unwanted traffic does not reach vulnerable systems.

Firewall appliance - A self-contained firewall solution. It includes hardware and software to provide security protection for a network.

Firewall policy - A document that identifies what traffic to allow or block. A firewall policy is often used to implement rules on the firewall.

Gantt chart - A bar chart used to show a project schedule. Gantt charts are commonly used in project management. Gantt charts can be used in risk management plans.

Milestone - A scheduled event for a project. It indicates the completion of a major task or group of tasks. Milestones are used to track a project’s progress.

Milestone plan chart - A graphical representation of major milestones. It shows the time relationship of milestones to each other. It also shows dependencies, if any.

Plan of action and milestones (POAM) - A document used to track activities in a risk management plan. A POAM assigns responsibility for specific tasks. It also makes it easier for management to follow up on the tasks.

Risk statements - Statements used to summarize risks. Risk statements often usean “if/then” format. The “if” part of the