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Have an IT Audit Performed To Ensure Organizational Data Security
by Janny Moore it AuditAlong with the advancement in information
technology, there is a need for systems that process and forreliable computer
data. You also need systems that can maintain, process, and report these data. In
order for organizations to be fully able to enjoy the benefits of the IT
process, it requires an IT audit to be conducted. Here is how to prepare
for conducting an information technology audit.
Establish a security
baseline
The foundation of the information technology infrastructure
of any organization is its security policy. Without established standards and
policies, there is no guideline to determine the amount of risk a company is
facing. However, technologies keep changing and must be reviewed more often. Vulnerabilities
in software are discovered on an everyday basis. An annual security assessment
by a third-party, who is objective, is necessary to ensure that the guidelines
are being followed. Security audits are not single-time affairs. You should not
wait until an attack forces your company to hire someone to carry out an IT internal audit
of your IT
infrastructure. Annual information technology audits help establish a yardstick
against which the security of your information technology infrastructure can be
measured.
Know what you want
Spell out your needs and requirements before you
start reviewing information technology companies in South Africa to get your
audit done. If a security breach takes place despite your audit, it implies
that you have done a poor job of defining your audit objectives. Here are some
ways in which you can define your information technology audit objectives. Appraise
and document the variegated mechanisms such as firewalls, and the like. Make an
appraisal of the Red Hat Linux operating system configuration to make sure that
it is hardened against security exposures. Review the router configuration and
logging processes. Certify the operating system and the firewall for production.
Document the variegated procedures for disaster recovery, so that the IT company
that you are hiring will have no trouble in rectifying the errors.
Hire an auditor
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