IT Auditing

ebook Using Controls to Protect Information Assets

By Chris Davis

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Protect Your Systems with Proven IT Auditing Strategies

"A must-have for auditors and IT professionals." -Doug Dexter, CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, Audit Team Lead, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Plan for and manage an effective IT audit program using the in-depth information contained in this comprehensive resource. Written by experienced IT audit and security professionals, IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets covers the latest auditing tools alongside real-world examples, ready-to-use checklists, and valuable templates. Inside, you'll learn how to analyze Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems; secure databases; examine wireless networks and devices; and audit applications. Plus, you'll get up-to-date information on legal standards and practices, privacy and ethical issues, and the CobiT standard.

Build and maintain an IT audit function with maximum effectiveness and value

  • Implement best practice IT audit processes and controls
  • Analyze UNIX-, Linux-, and Windows-based operating systems
  • Audit network routers, switches, firewalls, WLANs, and mobile devices
  • Evaluate entity-level controls, data centers, and disaster recovery plans
  • Examine Web servers, platforms, and applications for vulnerabilities
  • Review databases for critical controls
  • Use the COSO, CobiT, ITIL, ISO, and NSA INFOSEC methodologies
  • Implement sound risk analysis and risk management practices
  • Drill down into applications to find potential control weaknesses
  • IT Auditing