November 11, 2011 9:08 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Administrative Control,
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Control,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Control,
ISG,
IT AuditPrimary drivers for IAP audit planning are verifying safeguarding existence, adequacy, and risk management. However, as with standard IT audits, a general control environment, information systems, and control procedures understanding should be...
November 8, 2011 8:45 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Administrative Control,
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Control,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Control,
ISG,
IT AuditAlternatively, IAP may be within the ambit of other IT audit areas. Under these circumstances, a ‘functional-based’, ‘application based’, or ‘compliance-based’ examination may be appropriate. ...
November 4, 2011 8:23 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Administrative Control,
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Control,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Control,
ISG,
IT AuditReflective of the COBIT "Ensure Systems Security" domain-process, IAP confidentiality and integrity are the primary information criteria, while availability, compliance, and reliability are considered secondary information criteria; even when other audit...
November 1, 2011 7:33 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Administrative Control,
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Control,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Control,
ISG,
IT AuditIAP audits normally have an operational focus addressing general controls. ‘Operational-based’ IAP audits examine audit area departmental personnel adherence to policies and procedures while simultaneously evaluating the economy, effectiveness and...
October 28, 2011 8:30 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Administrative Control,
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Control,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Control,
ISG,
IT AuditUsually, auditors with an ‘administrative control’ abstraction level agree that such controls might be examined for the purpose of recommending managerial improvements. However, they do not consider IT security auditable...
October 25, 2011 7:58 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Audit,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Audit,
ISG,
IT AuditRetrospectively, information security audits are a routine matter for internal auditors, but sometimes a controversial issue among external auditors. The controversy centers on the extent that IT...
October 21, 2011 8:29 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
External Audit,
IAP,
Information Assets Protection,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Audit,
ISG,
IT AuditFailure of an entity to take proper safeguarding precautions can lead to major operational problems and substantial asset loss. Incidents recorded throughout the world continuously reiterate that entities should not ignore information assets protection (IAP) risks and the need for processes to
October 18, 2011 8:16 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
COBIT,
External Audit,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Audit,
ISG,
IT AuditEvaluating IT solutions with the adequate level of IT security controls over IT resources requires a detailed principles and practices understanding. Regarding audit staffing, potential ISG engagement members should have the appropriate seniority and proficiency. Generally, when...
October 14, 2011 8:48 PM
Posted by: Robert Davis
Certified Information Systems Auditor,
Certified Information Technology Professional,
Certified Internal Auditor,
Certified Internal Controls Auditor,
Certified Public Accountant,
COBIT,
External Audit,
Information Security Governance,
Internal Audit,
ISG,
IT AuditAn IT auditor should include in the audit ambit relevant processes for planning, organizing, and monitoring information security activities. Furthermore, the audit ambit should include control systems for the use and protection of the full range...
