IT Audit and Assessments
IT audits and assessments are crucial to an organization's risk management and governance frameworks. They help ensure the IT infrastructure is secure, reliable, and compliant with relevant regulations and standards. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what they entail:
IT Network assessment:
BP (Best Practice) - looking at your current infrastructure and ensuring you are getting the best possible solution your infrastructure can give and that the configuration is on par as per industry standards.
NRA (Network Resiliency) - the scope focuses on how resilient your network is and the assessment includes looking at the network design, single point of failure, configurations, and operational processes that may impact the design and SLA in terms of fault resolution in case of outages.
The scope normally focuses on the following points:
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Network topology
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Software Resiliency
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Hardware Resiliency
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Network Security
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Protocol and configs
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Network Operation and Management.
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Steps in Conducting an IT Audit:
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Planning: Define the scope, objectives, and methodology of the audit.
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Risk Assessment: Identify and assess risks related to IT systems.
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Control Evaluation: Review and evaluate existing controls and policies.
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Testing: Perform tests to assess the effectiveness of controls.
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Reporting: Document findings, provide recommendations, and issue a final report.
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Follow-Up: Ensure that corrective actions are implemented and effective.
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IT audits and assessments are essential for maintaining a secure, compliant, and efficient IT environment, helping organizations safeguard their digital assets and align their IT strategies with business goals.