Summary
Mastering audit planning and preparation is an important skill for effective IT audits. This chapter provided the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to plan audits successfully, including setting objectives, assessing risks, allocating resources, and engaging stakeholders. With these foundations, you are equipped to conduct efficient and effective audits aligned with organizational goals.
In the next chapter, we will guide you through a sampling of Cisco device types and their roles within networks to demonstrate how to audit networking devices in general. You’ll uncover the security challenges they present and learn how to access them effectively for auditing purposes. We will scrutinize their security configurations and ensure their optimal and secure performance according to the organization’s guidance.
