Systems Audit

Evaluates the overall information systems infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and data management practices. It focuses on ensuring data integrity, availability, confidentiality, and compliance with information security standards.

Assesses the organization’s cybersecurity measures to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, malware, and other security threats. It includes reviewing access controls, encryption practices, firewall configurations, and incident response procedures.

Examines the organization’s network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. It assesses network design, performance, reliability, and security controls to identify vulnerabilities and optimize network operations.

Reviews the organization’s software applications to ensure they meet business requirements, adhere to coding standards, and comply with security protocols. It includes testing application functionality and vulnerability assessments.

Assesses the organization’s databases to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and availability. It includes reviewing database configurations, access controls, backup and recovery procedures, and compliance with data protection regulations.

Evaluates the organization’s use of cloud computing services, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). It includes assessing data security, privacy, and compliance with cloud service.

Reviews the organization’s IT governance framework, policies, and procedures to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. It includes assessing IT strategy, risk management practices, and IT investment decisions.

Ensures compliance with industry regulations, legal requirements, and internal policies related to IT systems and data management. It includes assessing adherence to standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and ISO/IEC 27001.

Evaluates the effectiveness of IT services provided by third-party vendors or service providers. It includes assessing service level agreements, vendor management practices, and compliance with contractual obligations and security standards.

Pre-Audit
Planning

Documentation
Review

Systems
Analysis

Security
Assessment

Compliance
Verification

Presentation
to Management