IT Security Audit

Comprehensive security assessment covering infrastructure, applications, and policies.

IT Security Audit
Duration:2–4 weeks
Roles:Security Engineer, IT Manager, CISO
Cadence:Quarterly
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Steps

  1. 1

    Define audit scope

    Identify systems, networks, and applications to assess.

  2. 2

    Review access controls

    Audit user accounts, permissions, and authentication methods.

  3. 3

    Vulnerability scanning

    Run automated scans on servers, endpoints, and web applications.

  4. 4

    Penetration testing

    Attempt controlled exploitation of identified vulnerabilities.

  5. 5

    Review security policies

    Verify that policies are up-to-date and enforced.

  6. 6

    Check backup and recovery

    Test backup integrity and disaster recovery procedures.

  7. 7

    Evaluate encryption

    Verify data encryption at rest and in transit.

  8. 8

    Incident response drill

    Test the incident response plan with a tabletop exercise.

  9. 9

    Compile findings

    Document vulnerabilities with risk scores and remediation steps.

  10. 10

    Remediation plan

    Assign fixes with priorities, owners, and deadlines.

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