Assignment:
Instructions:
You are required to write an 8-page research paper on the topic "Information Technology Security Auditing".
Information Technology Security Auditing
Thesis Statement: An information technology security audit is an important part of the current process of defining, implementing, and maintaining effective technology security policies. Technology security provides an effective and fair way of examining how the security of a site.
I. Introduction
A. Explain the meaning of Information Technology Security Auditing and state clearly where it is done.
B. Thesis: An information technology security audit is an important part of the current process of defining, implementing, and maintaining effective technology security policies. Technology security provides an effective and fair way of examining how the security of a site.
II. Background
A. Give reasons why information security auditing is done
B. Discuss how often security audits should be Performed and Why? (DNSstuff, 2020)
C. Describe what to look for in an information security audit (Petters, 2020).
D. Describe the importance of information security auditing
III. Types of security audits:
A. One-time assessment
B. Tollgate assessment
C. Portfolio assessment
IV. Different types of approach
A. Approached based (Varghese, 2021).
B. Methodology based (Varghese, 2021).
V. How information security auditing works
A. Define assessment criteria that can be used during an audit (Petters, 2020).
B. Briefly discuss how security audit is prepared (Petters, 2020)
C. Explain how the security audit will be conducted (Petters, 2020)
D. Briefly explain how the results of the audit will be shared (Petters, 2020)
VI. Describe the challenges and risks
VII. Recommendations
A. Clearly explain best practices regarding security audits (DNSstuff, 2020)
VIII. Conclusion
A. Thesis
B. Describe briefly how the paper has explained Information Technology Security Auditing, risks, and recommendations.
References
DNSstuff. (2020). IT security audit: Standards, best practices, and tools. Software Reviews, Opinions, and Tips - DNSstuff.
Petters, J. (2020). What is an IT Security Audit? The Basics.
Varghese, J. (2021). IT Security Audit: Importance, Types, and Methodology.