IT Auditing Using Controls to Protect Information Assets 2nd Edition

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Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality authenticity or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Secure Your Systems Using the Latest IT Auditing Techniques Fully updated to cover leading-edge tools and technologies IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets Second Edition explains step by step how to implement a successful enterprise-wide IT audit program. New chapters on auditing cloud computing outsourced operations virtualization and storage are included. This comprehensive guide describes how to assemble an effective IT audit team and maximize the value of the IT audit function. In-depth details on performing specific audits are accompanied by real-world examples ready-to-use checklists and valuable templates. Standards frameworks regulations and risk management techniques are also covered in this definitive resource. Build and maintain an internal IT audit function with maximum effectiveness and value Audit entity-level controls data centers and disaster recovery Examine switches routers and firewalls Evaluate Windows UNIX and Linux operating systems Audit Web servers and applications Analyze databases and storage solutions Assess WLAN and mobile devices Audit virtualized environments Evaluate risks associated with cloud computing and outsourced operations Drill down into applications to find potential control weaknesses Use standards and frameworks such as COBIT ITIL and ISO Understand regulations including Sarbanes-Oxley HIPAA and PCI Implement proven risk management practices