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Identify and prioritize issues.
Solve the root causes.
Justify Investments.
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This document discusses auditing in a computerized environment. It describes the different types of computer systems including hardware, software, and transmission media. It outlines three approaches to auditing in a computer information system (CIS) environment: auditing around, through, and with the computer. The document also discusses characteristics of a CIS environment, internal controls including general and application controls, input, processing, and output controls, special considerations for auditing e-commerce transactions, and computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs).
This document provides an introduction to computer auditing. It discusses the purpose and definition of computer auditing, as well as its origins and changing nature. It describes the role of computer auditors and the main areas of their work, including systems under development, live applications, IT infrastructure, and audit automation. For systems under development specifically, it outlines the importance of project management and the systems development life cycle, and notes the computer auditor's role in providing independent oversight of project management practices.
Auditing in a computer environment copySaleh Rashid
The document discusses auditing in a computerized environment. It covers the challenges of auditing in such an environment including evidence collection and evaluation, skill requirements, and risks in a network setting. It also describes controls in a computer system including general controls over hardware, software, access, and backups as well as application controls for inputs, processing, and outputs. Approaches for computer audits including auditing around and through the computer are presented along with the importance of audit trails and uses of computer-assisted audit techniques.
Inspace offers various IT services and provides applications for business needs and growth through specially designed IT audit and infrastructure services that helps the client explore the power of technology.
Sample IT Best Practices Audit report.
An objective, self service tool for CIO’s by CIOs.
Identify and prioritize issues.
Solve the root causes.
Justify Investments.
Improve user productivity.
Maximize existing assets.
Reduce IT costs.
Improve IT service.
Reallocate IT resources to drive the business.
This document discusses auditing in a computerized environment. It describes the different types of computer systems including hardware, software, and transmission media. It outlines three approaches to auditing in a computer information system (CIS) environment: auditing around, through, and with the computer. The document also discusses characteristics of a CIS environment, internal controls including general and application controls, input, processing, and output controls, special considerations for auditing e-commerce transactions, and computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATs).
This document provides an introduction to computer auditing. It discusses the purpose and definition of computer auditing, as well as its origins and changing nature. It describes the role of computer auditors and the main areas of their work, including systems under development, live applications, IT infrastructure, and audit automation. For systems under development specifically, it outlines the importance of project management and the systems development life cycle, and notes the computer auditor's role in providing independent oversight of project management practices.
Auditing in a computer environment copySaleh Rashid
The document discusses auditing in a computerized environment. It covers the challenges of auditing in such an environment including evidence collection and evaluation, skill requirements, and risks in a network setting. It also describes controls in a computer system including general controls over hardware, software, access, and backups as well as application controls for inputs, processing, and outputs. Approaches for computer audits including auditing around and through the computer are presented along with the importance of audit trails and uses of computer-assisted audit techniques.
The Importance of Security within the Computer EnvironmentAdetula Bunmi
The document discusses the importance of security procedures and policies within a computer center. It outlines standard operating procedures that should be implemented, including change control processes, safety regulations, security policies, deployment procedures, and more. The document also discusses the need for computer room security to protect assets, data, employees, and the organization's reputation. Methods for preventing hazards like fires, floods and sabotage are also important. Computer systems auditing helps evaluate security controls and ensures the computer systems are protecting assets and operating effectively.
This document discusses IT general controls, which are controls that ensure information processing takes place in a reasonably controlled and consistent environment. It describes different types of IT general controls such as logical access controls, program change controls, and IT operations controls. Logical access controls ensure proper user access and passwords while program change controls mandate separate development and production environments and documentation of changes. The document also distinguishes between tests of controls, which evaluate if application and IT general controls are designed and operating effectively, and tests of transactions, which sample data to indirectly assess if an application control is functioning properly over time.
Defining an IT Auditor,
IT Auditor Certifications & ISACA,
IT Audit Phases,
Preparing to be Audited,
How IT auditor audits an Applications,
Auditing technology for Information System.
Basics in IT Audit and Application Control Testing Dinesh O Bareja
IT Audit and Application Control Testing are large and complex activities in themselves, and it is my presentation to share the basics here, based on my own experience and using guidance from IIA GTAGs.
The document provides an overview of IT audit, risk and controls, and the audit process. It discusses assurance engagements, the ISACA code of professional ethics, types of auditing, factors to consider in planning an IT audit such as risk and controls, internal control in a CIS environment including general and application controls, and references.
The document discusses several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. It provides an overview of each methodology, including their main uses, structures, and summaries. CobiT is used for IT audits and governance and has 4 domains and 34 processes. BS 7799 focuses on information security management and lists 109 security controls. BSI is the German IT baseline protection manual with 34 security modules. ITSEC and Common Criteria are evaluation criteria used for security certification.
The document discusses the effects of computerization on the audit process. It notes that while the audit objective remains the same, obtaining sufficient evidence, computerized systems require additional internal controls due to differences from manual systems like invisibility of processing and centralized data storage. The document outlines various internal controls for computerized environments like general controls over administration and application controls over specific systems. It also describes the auditor's two approaches of examining around or through the computer using computer-assisted audit techniques and tools.
This chapter provides an introduction to IT auditing. It discusses IT governance and the role of ensuring strategic alignment of IT with business objectives. It also covers the systems development life cycle (SDLC) process and phases. The chapter defines different types of information systems and the role of IT auditors in assessing risks and controls over IT resources. It outlines the skills and certifications needed for IT auditors and how IT audits are structured.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document outlines key areas for an ITGC audit of ERP systems, including developing and maintaining policies and procedures, installing and testing application software, managing changes, defining and managing service levels, managing third party services, ensuring system security, managing problems and incidents, managing data, and managing operations. Procedures are in place for each area to ensure systems are developed according to policies, changes are managed through formal processes, security and access controls are implemented, incidents are addressed, data is protected, backed up and operations are standardized.
ManpowerGroup in cooperation with Applixure can provide IT environment analytics services to clients across Europe to help improve the efficiency of their IT environment.
IT General Controls Presentation at IIA Vadodara Audit ClubKaushal Trivedi
The document discusses threats to information technology systems such as data theft, cyberattacks, and system vulnerabilities. It then provides an overview of information technology general controls (ITGCs) and how they are important for ensuring the secure, stable, and reliable performance of technology systems. Finally, it discusses specific areas of focus for ITGCs such as security management, change management, and testing methodologies.
1. Generalized audit software is a common computer-assisted audit tool that mines and analyzes data to identify anomalies, errors, and omissions.
2. It provides auditors with direct access to computerized records and the ability to efficiently deal with large quantities of data.
3. Generalized audit software packages can perform tasks like footings and balancing of files, selecting and reporting data, statistical sampling, and comparing files to identify differences.
A firewall risk assessment is a detailed assessment approach of a firewall topology and configuration that has been implemented to protect your information, systems, applications, and overall business operations.
Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques_supriadi
Be familiar with the classes of transaction input controls used by accounting applications.
Understand the objectives and techniques used to implement processing controls, including run-to-run, operator inventions, and audit trail controls.
Understand the methods used to establish effective output controls for both batch and real-time systems.
The document discusses internal controls and fraud, providing information on how fraud occurs due to poor internal controls, and how internal auditors can help prevent and detect fraud. It outlines elements of an effective fraud risk management program, including control environment, fraud risk assessment, control activities, detection and monitoring, and incident response. It also discusses how data analytics can be used to conduct fraud tests to identify potential issues like fictitious vendors or duplicate payments.
This document discusses test data approach, a white box testing technique used by auditors. It defines test data as involving the auditor preparing test transactions, including intentional errors, to test if a system detects errors. There are different approaches to test data, such as using live or dummy data. The document also describes the types of test data, including base case system evaluation and tracing, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of test data approach.
The document discusses various types of application controls. It begins by listing the most common types as input control, process control, and output control. It then provides more details on each type of application control, including definitions and examples. It explains that application controls regulate the input, processing, and output of an application in order to ensure complete and accurate processing of data. The risks of input, processing, and outputs are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. CobiT is a framework for IT governance and control developed by ISACA that defines 34 processes across 4 domains (planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring). BS 7799 is a British standard focused on IT security baseline controls across 10 categories. BSI is a German manual that describes 34 security modules, 420 security measures, and 209 threats. ITSEC and Common Criteria are methodologies for evaluating the security of IT systems and products at defined assurance levels. Each methodology has different strengths in areas like scope, structure, user-friendliness, and frequency of updates
The document discusses integrated test facilities (ITF), which is an automated technique that allows auditors to test an application's logic and controls during normal operation. An ITF creates a dummy test environment for auditors to run test transactions and monitor their effects. This allows controls to be tested economically without disrupting users or requiring IT assistance. Key advantages include continuous monitoring, low cost, ability to perform unscheduled tests, and providing evidence of correct program functions. A potential disadvantage is the risk of corrupting data files with test data. The document provides an example of how auditors might test a payroll system using an ITF.
1) The document discusses conducting a technology audit to understand an organization's current IT utilization levels and make recommendations. It covers areas like business functionality, ease of use, security, data availability, confidentiality and integrity.
2) The audit follows a 3-tier methodology and examines hardware, software, connectivity, security, systems usage and more. Findings are presented in a report identifying gaps between IT deployment and business goals.
3) Recommendations aim to optimize return on IT investments by getting more value from existing systems rather than investing more in IT. Benefits include improved productivity, security, cost savings and relationships.
Technology Audit (TA) enables organization leaders understand the present IT utilization levels. The Audit process typically begins by understanding the vision, mission and the business goals of the customer. A high level mapping of the current IT deployment in relation to the business objectives is carried out, and possible gaps between the business objectives and IT deployment is observed and noted.
The Importance of Security within the Computer EnvironmentAdetula Bunmi
The document discusses the importance of security procedures and policies within a computer center. It outlines standard operating procedures that should be implemented, including change control processes, safety regulations, security policies, deployment procedures, and more. The document also discusses the need for computer room security to protect assets, data, employees, and the organization's reputation. Methods for preventing hazards like fires, floods and sabotage are also important. Computer systems auditing helps evaluate security controls and ensures the computer systems are protecting assets and operating effectively.
This document discusses IT general controls, which are controls that ensure information processing takes place in a reasonably controlled and consistent environment. It describes different types of IT general controls such as logical access controls, program change controls, and IT operations controls. Logical access controls ensure proper user access and passwords while program change controls mandate separate development and production environments and documentation of changes. The document also distinguishes between tests of controls, which evaluate if application and IT general controls are designed and operating effectively, and tests of transactions, which sample data to indirectly assess if an application control is functioning properly over time.
Defining an IT Auditor,
IT Auditor Certifications & ISACA,
IT Audit Phases,
Preparing to be Audited,
How IT auditor audits an Applications,
Auditing technology for Information System.
Basics in IT Audit and Application Control Testing Dinesh O Bareja
IT Audit and Application Control Testing are large and complex activities in themselves, and it is my presentation to share the basics here, based on my own experience and using guidance from IIA GTAGs.
The document provides an overview of IT audit, risk and controls, and the audit process. It discusses assurance engagements, the ISACA code of professional ethics, types of auditing, factors to consider in planning an IT audit such as risk and controls, internal control in a CIS environment including general and application controls, and references.
The document discusses several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. It provides an overview of each methodology, including their main uses, structures, and summaries. CobiT is used for IT audits and governance and has 4 domains and 34 processes. BS 7799 focuses on information security management and lists 109 security controls. BSI is the German IT baseline protection manual with 34 security modules. ITSEC and Common Criteria are evaluation criteria used for security certification.
The document discusses the effects of computerization on the audit process. It notes that while the audit objective remains the same, obtaining sufficient evidence, computerized systems require additional internal controls due to differences from manual systems like invisibility of processing and centralized data storage. The document outlines various internal controls for computerized environments like general controls over administration and application controls over specific systems. It also describes the auditor's two approaches of examining around or through the computer using computer-assisted audit techniques and tools.
This chapter provides an introduction to IT auditing. It discusses IT governance and the role of ensuring strategic alignment of IT with business objectives. It also covers the systems development life cycle (SDLC) process and phases. The chapter defines different types of information systems and the role of IT auditors in assessing risks and controls over IT resources. It outlines the skills and certifications needed for IT auditors and how IT audits are structured.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document outlines key areas for an ITGC audit of ERP systems, including developing and maintaining policies and procedures, installing and testing application software, managing changes, defining and managing service levels, managing third party services, ensuring system security, managing problems and incidents, managing data, and managing operations. Procedures are in place for each area to ensure systems are developed according to policies, changes are managed through formal processes, security and access controls are implemented, incidents are addressed, data is protected, backed up and operations are standardized.
ManpowerGroup in cooperation with Applixure can provide IT environment analytics services to clients across Europe to help improve the efficiency of their IT environment.
IT General Controls Presentation at IIA Vadodara Audit ClubKaushal Trivedi
The document discusses threats to information technology systems such as data theft, cyberattacks, and system vulnerabilities. It then provides an overview of information technology general controls (ITGCs) and how they are important for ensuring the secure, stable, and reliable performance of technology systems. Finally, it discusses specific areas of focus for ITGCs such as security management, change management, and testing methodologies.
1. Generalized audit software is a common computer-assisted audit tool that mines and analyzes data to identify anomalies, errors, and omissions.
2. It provides auditors with direct access to computerized records and the ability to efficiently deal with large quantities of data.
3. Generalized audit software packages can perform tasks like footings and balancing of files, selecting and reporting data, statistical sampling, and comparing files to identify differences.
A firewall risk assessment is a detailed assessment approach of a firewall topology and configuration that has been implemented to protect your information, systems, applications, and overall business operations.
Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques_supriadi
Be familiar with the classes of transaction input controls used by accounting applications.
Understand the objectives and techniques used to implement processing controls, including run-to-run, operator inventions, and audit trail controls.
Understand the methods used to establish effective output controls for both batch and real-time systems.
The document discusses internal controls and fraud, providing information on how fraud occurs due to poor internal controls, and how internal auditors can help prevent and detect fraud. It outlines elements of an effective fraud risk management program, including control environment, fraud risk assessment, control activities, detection and monitoring, and incident response. It also discusses how data analytics can be used to conduct fraud tests to identify potential issues like fictitious vendors or duplicate payments.
This document discusses test data approach, a white box testing technique used by auditors. It defines test data as involving the auditor preparing test transactions, including intentional errors, to test if a system detects errors. There are different approaches to test data, such as using live or dummy data. The document also describes the types of test data, including base case system evaluation and tracing, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of test data approach.
The document discusses various types of application controls. It begins by listing the most common types as input control, process control, and output control. It then provides more details on each type of application control, including definitions and examples. It explains that application controls regulate the input, processing, and output of an application in order to ensure complete and accurate processing of data. The risks of input, processing, and outputs are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of several IT audit methodologies: CobiT, BS 7799, BSI, ITSEC, and Common Criteria. CobiT is a framework for IT governance and control developed by ISACA that defines 34 processes across 4 domains (planning, acquisition, delivery, and monitoring). BS 7799 is a British standard focused on IT security baseline controls across 10 categories. BSI is a German manual that describes 34 security modules, 420 security measures, and 209 threats. ITSEC and Common Criteria are methodologies for evaluating the security of IT systems and products at defined assurance levels. Each methodology has different strengths in areas like scope, structure, user-friendliness, and frequency of updates
The document discusses integrated test facilities (ITF), which is an automated technique that allows auditors to test an application's logic and controls during normal operation. An ITF creates a dummy test environment for auditors to run test transactions and monitor their effects. This allows controls to be tested economically without disrupting users or requiring IT assistance. Key advantages include continuous monitoring, low cost, ability to perform unscheduled tests, and providing evidence of correct program functions. A potential disadvantage is the risk of corrupting data files with test data. The document provides an example of how auditors might test a payroll system using an ITF.
1) The document discusses conducting a technology audit to understand an organization's current IT utilization levels and make recommendations. It covers areas like business functionality, ease of use, security, data availability, confidentiality and integrity.
2) The audit follows a 3-tier methodology and examines hardware, software, connectivity, security, systems usage and more. Findings are presented in a report identifying gaps between IT deployment and business goals.
3) Recommendations aim to optimize return on IT investments by getting more value from existing systems rather than investing more in IT. Benefits include improved productivity, security, cost savings and relationships.
Technology Audit (TA) enables organization leaders understand the present IT utilization levels. The Audit process typically begins by understanding the vision, mission and the business goals of the customer. A high level mapping of the current IT deployment in relation to the business objectives is carried out, and possible gaps between the business objectives and IT deployment is observed and noted.
The document discusses various types of technology audits that can be conducted by an organization. It describes audits of IT infrastructure including power infrastructure, network infrastructure, server and backup infrastructure, desktops and laptops, IT asset assessment, software licensing, core applications, data security, infrastructure maintenance, and connectivity. The audits are aimed at understanding how well an organization's IT deployment aligns with its business objectives, identifying gaps, and providing recommendations to optimize returns on IT investments.
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How to choose the best IT infrastructure monitoring tool for your businessDevLabs Global
Infrastructure monitoring refers to a set of practices, tools, and technologies used to monitor and manage the performance, availability, and health of an organization’s IT infrastructure. It involves the continuous monitoring of various components within an infrastructure, such as servers, networks, databases, applications, and other critical systems. A typical IT infrastructure monitoring tools offers a range of features and functionalities to ensure the smooth operation and optimal performance of an organization’s IT systems.
17-MOD 6 Conducting Security Audits & MOD 7 Information Security Audit Prepar...abhichowdary16
This document discusses information security audits and their key features. It describes the different types of security audits and phases of an information security audit. It outlines the audit process, including defining the security perimeter, describing system components, determining threats, and using appropriate tools. It also discusses auditor roles and skills, as well as elements that characterize a good security audit like clearly defined objectives and an experienced independent audit team.
This document discusses how organizations can improve their return on investment (ROI) in security and compliance management through IT process automation. It argues that automating routine security tasks can free up resources to focus on more strategic work, while also integrating tools and data to streamline processes. This approach aims to simultaneously improve operational efficiency and business enablement. The document provides examples of how NetIQ solutions can help achieve these goals across key areas like configuration management, user activity monitoring, and change control.
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Running head: AUDITING INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROCESS Auditing information systems process Student’s Name University Affiliation Auditing information systems 2process Information systems are the livelihood of any huge business. As in past years, computer systems do not simply record transactions of business, but essentially drive the main business procedures of the enterprise. In such a situation, superior management and business managers do have worries concerning information systems. Auditing is a methodical process by which a proficient, independent person impartially obtains and assesses evidence concerning assertions about a financial entity or occasion for the reason of outlining an outlook about and reporting on the extent to which the contention matches to an acknowledged set of standards. Auditing of information systems is the administration controls assessment inside the communications of Information Technology. The obtained proof valuation is used to decide if systems of information are defensive assets, maintenance reliability of data, and also if they are efficiently operating in order to attain organization’s goals or objectives (Hoelzer, 2009). Auditing of Information Systems has become an essential part of business organization in both large and small business environments. This paper examines the preliminary points for carrying out and Information system audit and some of the, techniques, tools, guidelines and standards that can be employed to build, manage, and examine the review function. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualifications is recognized worldwide as a standard of accomplishment for those who assess, monitor, control and audit the information technology of an organization and business systems. Information Systems experts with a concern in information systems security, control and audit. At least five years of specialized information systems security, auditing and control work practice is necessary for certification. An audit contract should be present to evidently state the responsibility of the management, 2objectives for, and designation of authority to Information .
Network management involves monitoring, maintaining, and securing a business's network infrastructure to ensure smooth operations. It encompasses tasks like performance monitoring, detecting devices, analyzing usage, enabling notifications, provisioning resources, and automating processes. Konverge Technologies offers a comprehensive network management software solution to help large enterprises, MSPs, and government agencies efficiently and securely manage complex networks. Choosing Konverge allows businesses to focus on core operations while benefiting from Konverge's expertise in network management.
Network monitoring tools are used to monitor network performance and identify problems. Regular monitoring detects failures, measures utilization, and verifies network components are responsive. When issues arise, troubleshooting is done using tools to identify the problem, such as checking cables, device configurations, and network diagrams. Multiple techniques can be used including top-down, trial-and-error, and divide-and-conquer. Support services then help users and clients resolve problems.
How to choose the right network monitor for your applicationlloyd barnette
Network monitoring software monitors network activity and helps ensure network security, maintenance, and performance. It identifies unauthorized access and unknown connections. Network monitors also allow technicians to pinpoint problems, detect hardware issues, and monitor connection quality. Some network monitoring software secretly watches employee internet usage, which raises privacy issues for employees. Having an up-to-date network administrator is important for organizations to keep their infrastructure healthy as technology continues advancing rapidly.
Benefits of network monitoring for BusinessesGrace Stone
In today’s digital age, understanding the Benefits of Network Monitoring is crucial for businesses striving to maintain optimal performance and security. Coupled with cutting-edge employee monitoring software like SentryPC, organizations can unlock a powerful combination of tools to enhance productivity, safeguard data, and ensure operational efficiency. In this blog post, we will explore the realm of network monitoring and delve into the top solutions shaping the digital landscape, focusing specifically on the synergistic relationship between network monitoring and SentryPC. Join us as we discover the advantages of network monitoring and learn about the best employee monitoring software for 2024.
The document provides guidance on building an effective management information system in 6 steps: 1) Analyze business procedures and map existing systems; 2) Identify all necessary data to capture; 3) Determine required hardware and software; 4) Purchase equipment and develop custom software; 5) Test the system extensively; and 6) Launch the system with training. The goal is to understand a business's operations and build a system that streamlines processes and enhances data usability.
The document provides an overview of a proposed IT audit training plan covering topics such as IT risk assessment, general controls, network controls and security, auditing different operating systems, internet controls and security, and putting the training together. The plan includes assessing IT risks, benchmarking against peers, and developing audit plans. Network security, wireless and VPN audits are discussed. Controls for Unix, Windows, and internet security are also outlined. The training concludes with presentations on findings and next steps.
Nuvosys provides managed IT services including remote monitoring, management, and support. Their services include 24/7 monitoring and alerting, security monitoring, automated patching, and quarterly business reviews to analyze IT infrastructure and recommend improvements. Nuvosys' goal is to help clients focus on their business by taking control of the IT environment through proactive management and optimization.
The Power of Network Automation Tools.pdfjvinay0898
Network automation tools empower organizations to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and improve security by automating repetitive tasks, ensuring consistency, and enabling rapid response to network changes. These tools leverage APIs, software-defined networking (SDN), and machine learning to deliver agile, reliable, and scalable network management solutions.
Systematic Review Automation in Cyber SecurityYogeshIJTSRD
Many aspects of cyber security are carried by automation systems and service applications. The initial steps of cyber chain mainly focus on different automation tools with almost same task objective. Automation operations are carried only after detail study on particular task pre engagement phase , the tool is going to perform, measurement of dataset handling of tool produced output. The algorithm is going to make use of after comparing the existing tools efficiency, the throughput time, output format for reusable input and mainly the resource’s consumption. In this paper we are going to study the existing methodology in application and system pen testing, automation tool’s efficiency over growing technology and their behaviour study on unintended platform assignment. Nitin | Dr. Lakshmi J. V. N "Systematic Review: Automation in Cyber Security" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-5 | Issue-4 , June 2021, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.compapers/ijtsrd41315.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.comcomputer-science/computer-security/41315/systematic-review-automation-in-cyber-security/nitin
Unit - 4 Security in information system .pptxSharumathiR1
1. An information security management system (ISMS) is a set of policies and procedures for systematically managing an organization's sensitive data to minimize risk and ensure business continuity.
2. Common information security threats include viruses, worms, Trojans, spam, privilege escalation, spyware, adware, rootkits, botnets, and logic bombs. These threats pose problems for many corporations and individuals.
3. Errors in computer systems can be caused by operator error, hardware or software issues, data errors, accidental information disclosure, physical damage, or inadequate system performance. Proper testing helps detect and correct errors.
This document summarizes a presentation on computer-assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs). It discusses using CAATTs to test input controls, processing controls, and output controls. Specific techniques covered include test data methods, base case system evaluation, tracing, integrated test facilities, and parallel simulation. CAATTs allow auditors to more efficiently and effectively test controls and analyze large datasets compared to traditional audit sampling methods. The use of specialized software tools is helping to improve the audit process.
JonJon Shende is the Director of IT Services at EBSL Technologies. He ensures optimal performance from vendors by having clear policies and procedures understood by all participants, and integrating event management across systems using event correlation and root cause analysis to improve resolution times. He keeps his management informed of department efforts by separating notifications into critical and non-critical categories, emailing managers within an hour for critical issues to assess severity and find solutions first before notifying.
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The document discusses the author's views on perfection and how it can create stress, especially for children. As a mother, she noticed her daughter was overly focused on getting three stars for her homework and erasing her work repeatedly to try to achieve perfection. The author later realized in her own life how being a perfectionist led her to feel trapped and stressed. Now, with her own children, she wants them to learn and grow at their own pace without pressure to be perfect. She believes children should be allowed to be creative and enjoy their childhood rather than feeling they must achieve perfection in all areas.
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We take pleasure in sending the January edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
Greeting from Inspace Technologies! We take pleasure in sending the November edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the November edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the September edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the August edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the July edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the June edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure in sending the May edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure in sending the April edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure in sending the March edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure in sending the Feb edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the January edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
We take pleasure in sending the November edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors.
We take pleasure in sending the October edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure in sending the September edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure sending the next edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
NMP Textiles has opened a new restaurant called Palagaram.com. Nathella Jewellers has inaugurated a new school called Nathella Vidhyodaya. Mahatria Ra blessed Vidyasagar College of Institutions on July 21st, 2015 in Chengalpet, Chennai. Inspace has added some new prestigious clients to their clientele list.
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We take pleasure sending the next edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
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We take pleasure sending the next edition of our Newsletter - Connect, which focuses exclusively on the accomplishments, events, happenings, awards / recognitions of Inspace community of Customers and Vendors. As always this magazine would serve as a forum for sharing organizational good news amongst our client/vendor network. We foresee much benefits in such networking and believe in continued success on this newsletter. We would continue to work towards improving the content regularly.
Building a Raspberry Pi Robot with Dot NET 8, Blazor and SignalR - Slides Onl...Peter Gallagher
In this session delivered at Leeds IoT, I talk about how you can control a 3D printed Robot Arm with a Raspberry Pi, .NET 8, Blazor and SignalR.
I also show how you can use a Unity app on an Meta Quest 3 to control the arm VR too.
You can find the GitHub repo and workshop instructions here;
https://bit.ly/dotnetrobotgithub
Google Calendar is a versatile tool that allows users to manage their schedules and events effectively. With Google Calendar, you can create and organize calendars, set reminders for important events, and share your calendars with others. It also provides features like creating events, inviting attendees, and accessing your calendar from mobile devices. Additionally, Google Calendar allows you to embed calendars in websites or platforms like SlideShare, making it easier for others to view and interact with your schedules.
1. INSPACE TECHNOLOGIES
IT audit (information technology audit)
An IT audit is the examination and evaluation of an organization's information
technology infrastructure, policies and operations.
Information technology audits determine whether IT controls protect corporate
assets, ensure data integrity and are aligned with the business's overall goals.
IT auditors examine not only physical security controls, but also overall
business and financial controls that involve information technology systems.
Because operations at modern companies are increasingly computerized, IT
audits are used to
ensure information-
related controls and
processes are working
properly. The primary
objectives of an IT
audit include.
Evaluate
the systems and
processes in place that
secure company data.
Determine risks to a company's information assets, and help identify methods to
minimize those risks.
Ensure information management processes are in compliance with IT-specific
laws, policies and standards.
Determine inefficiencies in IT systems and associated management.
2. IT Infrastructure
IT infrastructure refers to the composite hardware, software, network resources
and services required for the existence, operation and management of an
enterprise IT environment. It allows an organization to deliver IT solutions and
services to its employees, partners and/or customers and is usually internal to an
organization and deployed within owned facilities.
Techopedia explains IT Infrastructure
IT infrastructure consists of all components that somehow play a role in overall
IT and IT-enabled operations. It can be used for internal business operations or
developing customer IT or
business solutions.
Typically, a standard IT
infrastructure consists of the
following components:
Hardware: Servers, computers,
data centers, switches, hubs and
routers, and other equipment
Software: Enterprise resource
planning (ERP), customer
relationship management (CRM),
productivity applications and
more
Network: Network enablement, internet connectivity, firewall and security
Meat ware: Human users, such as network administrators (NA), developers,
designers and end users with access to any IT appliance or service are also part
of an IT infrastructure, specifically with the advent of user-centric IT service
development.
3. Network Auditing
Network auditing is a must for any organization. Networks are dynamic
entities; they grow, shrink, change and divide themselves continuously.
Network administrators cannot even assume this process is entirely under their
control. Users add devices and sometimes even new hardware to the network
infrastructure. Even worse, it is not the first time a user would install software
they need without informing the administrator. These activities can have drastic
repercussions on network security. To solve this, an administrator needs to
perform regular network auditing and monitor any changes to the preset
baseline.
Network auditing is a process
in which your network is
mapped both in terms of
software and hardware. The
process can be daunting if
done manually, but luckily
some tools can help automate
a large part of the process.
The administrator needs to
know what machines and
devices are connected to the
network. He should also know what operating systems are running and to what
service pack/patch level. Another point on the checklist should be what user
accounts and groups are on each machine as well as what shares are available
and to whom. A good network audit will also include what hardware makes up
each machine, what policies affect that machine and whether it is a physical or a
virtual machine. The more detailed
the specification the better.
Once the machines running on our
network are mapped, the
administrator should then move to
audit what software is running on
each of the machines. This can be
done manually, through an
application, or simply asking each
machine owner to run a script that
4. would automatically catalogue applications and send the administrator an email
with a report of the software installed. After the software inventory is done, the
process can then catalogue the services which are installed, which are running
and which are stopped. The audit for the machines can be finalized by noting
which ports each machine listens on
and what software is actually running
at the time of the audit.
Once the administrator concludes
auditing the computers on the network,
s/he can move on to cataloguing the
devices. These can include printers,
fax machines, routers, access points,
network storage and any other device
that has connectivity with the network.
Once this is done, the network audit
would be complete, but the data will
now need to be analyzed. Is any machine running unauthorized software or
hardware? Is any machine lacking necessary patches? After these and other
relevant questions to each specific network are addressed and machines that
weren’t up to standard are brought in line, the administrator now has an
effective security/inventory baseline for all machines on the network.
ERP Software Consulting Implementation Project Management
Inspace ERP & software or IT consulting and IPM service is a full-fledged
hand holding program which encompasses the following:
Identifying the Product/vendor based on business need/budget
Creating a roadmap for implementation
Create a Project Management Office Team (PMO) to implement as per roadmap
Facilitate and train the users on the adoption of new technology through Change
Management process
5. What is ERP Consulting ?
Inspace selects a few ERP products and
solutions that are available in the market,
suitable for the clients business needs and
evaluate them to be used by the client,
based on the technological environment.
Process
The IT infrastructure is studied and the
business process of the client is
understood before implementation.
Requirements are analysed and documented. The project scope is defined. Then
different products and solutions are analysed meticulously and the process for
the chosen products goes through several steps before implementation. The
basic functionality of the product and the technology on which the product is
based are considered.
The vendor who supplies the product/solution is minutely scanned and checked
for efficiency and reliability of product delivery. The prices of different products
and solutions are also examined in great detail and the best deal is obtained for
the clients for implementation.
Technology Audit
What is Technology Audit?
Technology Audit which is an auditing service
done to understand the present technology
utilization level of an organization. This is very
similar to an Accounting Audit that is conducted
in almost every company. It provides a
benchmark for, where the business is now, in
terms of technology. The audit can help identify
strengths and weaknesses. It's really a snapshot of the organization's technology
infrastructure. The evaluation of the collected evidence determines if the
6. information technology is operating effectively and efficiently to achieve the
organization's business goals or objectives.
Why we need to do Technology Audit?
The Technology Audit for
organizations from any domain is
a MUST to ensure optimum
performance in the day to day
operations and decision making. It
helps the organization to
understand and utilize technology
MORE EFFECTIVELY. The
success of this Audit is that it does
not recommend investing more;
rather it helps to get more out of
existing technology investments.
Our Technology Audit includes various components and addresses the critical
and major pain points of different IT areas as detailed below:
Power Infrastructure Audit
Sudden power failure of UPS
Over-utilisation and under-
utilisation of UPS capacity
UPS power cabling issues
Battery backup for the load
applied
Climate control measures taken
up for the UPS and Battery placement
Fire Hazards that pose a potential threat to the environment.
7. Audit Recommendations
Safe and Climate
controlled placement of
UPS & Batteries
Overloading or Under
loading of UPS
Possible resolution of
UPS issues
Network Infrastructure Audit
Network speed drops
Sudden connectivity failure with
devices
Wireless signal strength issues
Network architecture and design
Cable routing and type of cables
being utilised
Active and passive network
components
Audit Recommendations:
Network architecture &design as per best practices
Cabling standards and routing
Network equipment safe placement & environment
Active & Passive (wired & wireless) components maintenance
High-availability setup for minimal downtime
8. Possible resolution of network performance issues
Internet/Intranet Connectivity Audit
Internet connectivity speed drops
Failover and load-balancing setup
Bandwidth utilisation
Unauthorised usage of internet services
Content filtering to avoid certain
categories of websites
Firewall setup (policies for
allowing/disallowing the users access to
websites)
Email services (unauthorised sending of
emails, blocking of attachments,
controlling size or type of attachments).
Audit Recommendations:
Internet bandwidth usage &
requirements
Restriction of Unauthorised bandwidth usage
Load balancing& failover configuration
Email filtering for data monitoring
Firewall policies for optimal security
Server, Storage & Backup
Infrastructure Audit
equipment for optimum
Increased downtime of servers,
Recovery from crash (both physical and
virtual),
Storage space management,
Operating system compatibility issues,
Automated backup and restoration of the
backed-up data
Performance of server, storage and backup
operations
Audit Recommendations:
9. Optimal configuration for servers based on the user load
Storage technology and space based on usage and forecast
Best practices Backup and Restoration process
Maintenance of Server equipment for minimal downtime
Possible resolution of server, storage and backup issues
Desktop, Laptop & Thin Clients Audit
Recovery from crashes and minimising the downtime
Repair / replacement and upgrade
spares availability
Standard hardware configuration
across the organisation
End-to-end audit or sampling audit
can be scoped as required.
Audit Recommendations:
Optimal configuration for
desktops/laptops based on the usage parameters
Maintenance of desktop/laptop including spares as per best practices
Asset tagging & maintenance
Possible resolution of desktop/laptop issues.
Core Application (ERP /
SW) Audit
Using MS Excel to take reports after
investing in ERP,
Utilisation levels of the Application by
users (module-wise)
Scope for improvement areas
Functional audit on the mapping the
business requirement with the
functionality
Technical audit on the coding (coding
10. standards and best practices).
Audit Recommendations:
Fitment of the existing application vis-à-vis the business process
Utilisation levels of existing application department/module-wise
Module-wise recommendations for optimal usage
Technical architecture & design as per best practices
Coding methodology as per best practices
SW License Compliance Audit
Unauthorised usage of software by staff
Legal compliance issue due to pirated
applications
Find actual gaps in the license
Identify open source alternatives to reduce
investments
Audit Recommendations:
Identification of unlicensed software and gap in available licenses
Recommendation on open source / freeware alternatives
IT Data Security Audit
Vulnerable network
USB / Email data leakage
Physical security (entry/exit
registering, CCTV surveillance)
security End-to-end Logical
(including VA-PT audits)
Data and equipment theft
11. Audit Recommendations:
Recommendation for mitigating VA-PT Gaps
Harden Server environment for robust security
Firewall policy and monitoring
Recommendations for physical security as per best practices
Key User Audit
Collective view of the key users driving the
organisation
Understand training requirements
Identify the key expectations of majority
stake holders.
Audit Recommendations:
Key User’s knowledge level for utilising technology investment of company
Recommendation for areas of training required by key users.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Vulnerability Assessment services are a series of tests performed on a system to
identify the vulnerability of the system. This is a Security Assessment conducted
to understand the vulnerabilities and by this process the vulnerabilities are
identified and exposed to the security experts who in turn are able to quantify
and prioritise such vulnerabilities.
12. Basically a vulnerability of a system refers to the inability of the system to
withstand a hostile threat to its environment and
the effects that may be caused by this hostile
attack.
Vulnerability assessment has many things in
common with risk assessment. Wiki states
that assessments are typically performed
according to the following steps:
Cataloguing assets and capabilities (resources)
in a system
Assigning quantifiable value (or at least rank
order) and importance to those resources
Identifying the vulnerabilities or potential threats
to each resource
Mitigating or eliminating the most serious vulnerabilities for the most valuable
resources
Penetration Test (PT)
Penetration Tests are different from
vulnerability assessment services, in that
they simulate an actual attack on a
computer system or network as it would
have been from an external or internal
threat. By this method we are able to
evaluate the computer or network's security
levels based on the defined objective of the
test. Thus a vulnerability penetration test
can help determine whether a system is
vulnerable to attack, if the defences were
sufficient and which defences (if any) were defeated in the penetration
test.
13. Why VA-PT is required?
As new technologies emerge and change the IT scenarios, newer audit security
challenges are given to be faced by corporates. Thus the business that do
transaction over the internet are at high risk, though other companies are also at
risk when being exposed to
external networks. Thus many
unforeseen traps with multiple
vulnerabilities and numerous
threats do manifest themselves in
the least expected time and at the
least expected place. Thus in order
to take-up such challenges and
address then, a robust system with
appropriate security policies,
adequate controls, periodic review
and monitoring are to be in place
to protect the organisation's
information assets. Hence it is
highly recommended to carry out
an indepth Network Assessment comprising of VA-PT audits in a periodic
manner to ensure software compliance to controls established and the policies
set in the organisation and further to evaluate whether they are adequate to
address all the threats.
What Do We Gain by VA-PT?
In-depth testing of IT infrastructure leads
to understanding of the effectiveness of
security systems in place
Testing the ability of network defenders to
successfully detect and respond to the
attacks
Enables planned investment to secure the
IT setup resulting in better ROI
Helps to identify the security gaps and
secure them
14. Focus and prioritise high-risk and threats rather than false encounters
Optional Software Assessment to understand the vulnerabilities within
Process and policy in place helps to run regular and periodic tests
Assessing the magnitude of potential business and operational impacts of
successful attacks