IT audit. A very dry topic. And a complex one at that. Many companies have IT contracts with service providers where infrastructure and services are outsourced. Audits are often included in these contracts. Some companies try to manage this themselves. The reality is that if it has been outsourced, it often goes unnoticed. Internally, many think that everything is kept up to date anyway. And the consequences can be disastrous. Why is this so important? And what is often found? Here is an overview.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Why are IT audits important?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\nNowadays, a lot of financial data is processed and managed in automated systems. Design data, production data and customer data, as well as employee data, bank data, purchasing conditions, contracts and so on. All this data must be protected at all times. No entrepreneur wants this data to end up on the street.<\/p>\n
A second point is data integrity. Protected data must not be able to be removed or modified by unauthorized persons during processing or transmission. It is important that any type of modification is detected and that the affected processes can still run unhindered. An IT audit determines whether the necessary protection is in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
However, knowledge of IT and automation processes is also becoming increasingly important for the creation of meaningful management reports. This gives you insight and certainty about the way IT systems are set up and organized. This information also helps you to make forecasts and decisions. IT is therefore crucial for the security, continuity and reputation of your company.<\/p>\n
In short: it provides security. Security that nothing gets out. That the processes run smoothly and are coordinated. And that any measures that become necessary are identified and resolved at an early stage. Before major problems arise, of course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>During an IT audit, the current status of<\/strong> the entire IT system is recorded, analyzed and evaluated:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You create an inventory of<\/strong> the entire IT landscape with precise documentation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- You identify weak points and security risks for the company<\/strong> in the individual areas and in the interfaces.<\/li>\n
- This is followed by a detailed evaluation: assessment <\/strong>of potential risks,<\/strong> recommendations<\/strong> for optimizing IT systems, possible savings options<\/strong> and closing security gaps<\/strong> where necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is checked \/ What is found during an IT audit?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Databases<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Databases (instances, versions, size, backup concept)<\/p>\n
Windows Active Directory: active domains, domain levels, groups & roles, password changes at employee level<\/p>\n
Customized applications: CRM, accounting, databases, backups<\/p>\n
Data storage: Concept, drives or servers Access authorizations. Local, user-specific data<\/p>\n
Backup \/ data backup (concept, check backup content & intervals, storage location)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hardware<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Server systems,<\/p>\n
Number and specification of devices (printers, PC systems…)<\/p>\n
User authorizations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mail server<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Concept, hosting, active mail accounts, mail distribution list, mail archiving<\/p>\n
Antispam configuration and effectiveness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Network<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>IT network (all network components)<\/p>\n
Network structure (physical network, WLAN, VPN connections)<\/p>\n
Firewall (configuration, system updates, active firewall rules and VPN connections)<\/p>\n
Internet access (speed, pricing model)<\/p>\n
Overview of IP addresses used<\/p>\n
Server systems (hardware and software)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Nowadays, a lot of financial data is processed and managed in automated systems. Design data, production data and customer data, as well as employee data, bank data, purchasing conditions, contracts and so on. All this data must be protected at all times. No entrepreneur wants this data to end up on the street.<\/p>\n
A second point is data integrity. Protected data must not be able to be removed or modified by unauthorized persons during processing or transmission. It is important that any type of modification is detected and that the affected processes can still run unhindered. An IT audit determines whether the necessary protection is in place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
However, knowledge of IT and automation processes is also becoming increasingly important for the creation of meaningful management reports. This gives you insight and certainty about the way IT systems are set up and organized. This information also helps you to make forecasts and decisions. IT is therefore crucial for the security, continuity and reputation of your company.<\/p>\n
In short: it provides security. Security that nothing gets out. That the processes run smoothly and are coordinated. And that any measures that become necessary are identified and resolved at an early stage. Before major problems arise, of course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>What is the procedure for an IT audit?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>During an IT audit, the current status of<\/strong> the entire IT system is recorded, analyzed and evaluated:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You create an inventory of<\/strong> the entire IT landscape with precise documentation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
- You identify weak points and security risks for the company<\/strong> in the individual areas and in the interfaces.<\/li>\n
- This is followed by a detailed evaluation: assessment <\/strong>of potential risks,<\/strong> recommendations<\/strong> for optimizing IT systems, possible savings options<\/strong> and closing security gaps<\/strong> where necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is checked \/ What is found during an IT audit?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>Databases<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Databases (instances, versions, size, backup concept)<\/p>\n
Windows Active Directory: active domains, domain levels, groups & roles, password changes at employee level<\/p>\n
Customized applications: CRM, accounting, databases, backups<\/p>\n
Data storage: Concept, drives or servers Access authorizations. Local, user-specific data<\/p>\n
Backup \/ data backup (concept, check backup content & intervals, storage location)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hardware<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Server systems,<\/p>\n
Number and specification of devices (printers, PC systems…)<\/p>\n
User authorizations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mail server<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Concept, hosting, active mail accounts, mail distribution list, mail archiving<\/p>\n
Antispam configuration and effectiveness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Network<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>IT network (all network components)<\/p>\n
Network structure (physical network, WLAN, VPN connections)<\/p>\n
Firewall (configuration, system updates, active firewall rules and VPN connections)<\/p>\n
Internet access (speed, pricing model)<\/p>\n
Overview of IP addresses used<\/p>\n
Server systems (hardware and software)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>During an IT audit, the current status of<\/strong> the entire IT system is recorded, analyzed and evaluated:<\/strong><\/p>\n Databases (instances, versions, size, backup concept)<\/p>\n Windows Active Directory: active domains, domain levels, groups & roles, password changes at employee level<\/p>\n Customized applications: CRM, accounting, databases, backups<\/p>\n Data storage: Concept, drives or servers Access authorizations. Local, user-specific data<\/p>\n Backup \/ data backup (concept, check backup content & intervals, storage location)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Server systems,<\/p>\n Number and specification of devices (printers, PC systems…)<\/p>\n User authorizations<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Concept, hosting, active mail accounts, mail distribution list, mail archiving<\/p>\n Antispam configuration and effectiveness<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> IT network (all network components)<\/p>\n Network structure (physical network, WLAN, VPN connections)<\/p>\n Firewall (configuration, system updates, active firewall rules and VPN connections)<\/p>\n Internet access (speed, pricing model)<\/p>\n Overview of IP addresses used<\/p>\n Server systems (hardware and software)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
What is checked \/ What is found during an IT audit?<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Databases<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hardware<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Mail server<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Network<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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