IT security audit

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In the current world, Information has become the most valuable asset. With this trend corporates are increasingly demanding of themselves high levels of corporate assurance including information security auditing, setting up of security controls as part of Risk management, initiatives that build resilience against the cybersecurity attacks, personal data protection compliance audit, disaster recovery & business continuity plans for IT Infrastructure etc. 

Also, Artificial Intelligence, once an ambitious concept, is now a growing reality and corporates have started using modern AI models and capabilities in their organizations. Hence, IT auditors need to demonstrate assurance capabilities to check the effectiveness of controls supporting this critical area of emerging technology, in addition to the security and privacy risks that we already are dealing with. 

These assessments are performed along with a financial statement audit, internal audit, or other form of attestation engagement. 

 

We help organization with below services as part of our Information security assurance 

1.Setting up security controls for IT infrastructure 

  • The approach includes Identifying security framework, categorizing information systems, selecting security controls, implementing security controls, assess security controls, authorize information systems and monitor security controls 

 

2. Assessing security controls for IT infrastructure 

  • Assessment against security framework for network, application & Operational
  • Controls Testing, Penetration Testing & Threat hunting
  • IoT Security Review, Assessment & Testing
  • Cloud security strategy assessments

 

3. Setting up performance measurement metrics for IT governance 

  • Metrics for IT governance help management to monitor the achievements of enterprise's IT-related goals. Metrics help enterprises answer the valuable questions related to IT performance Return on IT investments, IT bench- marking and controls measures to be taken in the absence of these parameters.

 

4. Personal data protection compliance check – GDPR compliance 

  • Risk profiling of entire IT landscape involved in personal data processing
  • Technical vulnerability assessments and collection of documentary evidence to mitigate risk
  • Self-certification using check lists
  • Auditing based on existing application's Risk profiles

 

5. Disaster recovery & business continuity plans for IT Infrastructure 

 

Needs for Information security assessment

  •  Some of the regulatory & compliance framework insists for Information security audit as part of financial audit 
  • Improve customer satisfaction and build trustful relationships with clients 
  • Protects confidentiality, Integrity and ensure availability of data 
  • Company leaders demonstrate ethical leadership and ethical conduct as profit drivers and competitive differentiator by implementing compliance framework that provides flawless, safe and secure customer and employee experiences.