IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets

Description
Written by experienced IT audit and security professionals, IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets covers the latest auditing tools alongside real-world examples, ready-to-use checklists, and valuable templates.

Program

Plan for and manage an effective IT audit program using the in-depth information contained in this comprehensive resource.

Written by experienced IT audit and security professionals, IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assetscovers the latest auditing tools alongside real-world examples, ready-to-use checklists, and valuable templates( Here are the contents of this book ).


Inside, you'll learn how to analyze Windows, UNIX, and Linux systems; secure databases; examine wireless networks and devices; and audit applications. Plus,you'll get up-to-date information on legal standards and practices, privacy and ethical issues, and the CobiT standard.



With this book you'll learn how to:

• Implement best practice IT audit processes and controls.
• Analyze UNIX-, Linux-, and Windows-based operating systems.
• Audit network routers, switches, firewalls, WLANs, and mobile devices.
• Evaluate entity-level controls, data centers, and disaster recovery plans.
• Examine Web servers, platforms, and applications for vulnerabilities.
• Review databases for critical controls.
• Use the COSO, CobiT, ITIL, ISO, and NSA INFOSEC methodologies.
• Implement sound risk analysis and risk management practices.
• Drill down into applications to find potential control weaknesses.

Reviews of the Books:

'A must-have for auditors and IT professionals.'
-Doug Dexter, CISSP-ISSMP, CISA, Audit Team Lead, Cisco Systems, Inc.

Author: Chris Davis, Mike Schiller, Kevin Wheeler
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne
Format: Soft Cover
ISBN 10: 0072263431
ISBN 13: 9780072263435
Pages: 387
Published Date: Jan 07
Availability: Ex Stock

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