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IT Audit Field Manual

You're reading from   IT Audit Field Manual Strengthen your cyber defense through proactive IT auditing

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835467930
Length 336 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Lewis Heuermann Lewis Heuermann
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Foundations of IT Auditing FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to IT Auditing 3. Chapter 2: Audit Planning and Preparation 4. Part 2: Auditing IT Systems and Networks
5. Chapter 3: Cisco Switches and Routers: Access Methods and Security Assessments 6. Chapter 4: Next-Generation Firewall Auditing 7. Chapter 5: Cloud Security Auditing 8. Chapter 6: Endpoint Security: Windows 10 and Windows 11 9. Chapter 7: Linux Systems Auditing 10. Chapter 8: Wireless Access Points and Storage Technology Auditing 11. Chapter 9: Data Protection and Privacy Considerations 12. Chapter 10: Reporting and Remediation 13. Chapter 11: Advanced Topics in IT Auditing 14. Chapter 12: Building an IT Audit Career 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix: Conclusion and Future Outlook

Stakeholder engagement and communication

Effective stakeholder engagement and communication are important components of the IT audit process. As an auditor, your ability to interact with various stakeholders – from senior management to IT personnel – directly impacts the success of your audit. Developing a stakeholder engagement plan can help you organize who is in the chart of what items in the audit and communicate to meet their needs. Creating an engagement plan involves outlining strategies for communicating and collaborating with these stakeholders. This is essential for gaining valuable insights, ensuring transparency, and building trust throughout the audit.

Kick-off and exit meetings

One of the essential aspects of stakeholder engagement is conducting structured meetings that ensure clear communication and alignment throughout the audit process. Let’s take a closer look:

  • Kick-off meeting: This initial meeting sets the stage for the audit....
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