The EVALex methodology is used by CSIS to audit the operational preparedness of electronic exchanges (cash or derivatives).

Twelve critical factors are assessed:
::  Business processes
::  Exchange personnel
::  Infrastructure
::  Physical and technical security
::  Application software
::  Third-party systems
::  Testing methodology
::  Market control
::  Market surveillance
::  Help-desk surveillance
::  Market participant readiness
::  Business continuity plans