What does POV mean in UNCLASSIFIED

POV stands for Patterns of Violations.

POV is measured by examining the organization's processes, procedures, policies, and practices. Additionally it looks at data concerning violations made by similar organizations within a specific industry or sector.

Some preventative measures one can take when assessing POV include taking audit measurements, reviewing regulatory information, improving internal compliance efforts, increasing employee training and awareness regarding potential violations, and using data-driven approaches to quickly address potential threats.

Organizations should regularly review their current levels of risk posed by POV in order to ensure they are compliant with all relevant laws and regulations. Reviews should also be conducted when changes are made to an organization's processes or procedures or when new laws or regulations come into place that may affect the organization's ability to comply with certain standards.

The consequences for violating POV can vary depending on the severity of the violation and can include financial penalties from relevant regulatory bodies, reputational damage from negative publicity associated with the violation, civil lawsuits from affected parties related to the violation, criminal charges if applicable in certain circumstances, as well as compliance issues which could negatively impact business operations going forward.