IT Auditing: Using Controls to Protect Information Assets

by Chris Davis, Mike Schiller, Kevin Wheeler

 Fully updated to cover new technology including cloud computing, virtualization, and storage Filled with solid techniques, checklists, forms, coverage of leading-edge tools, and systematic procedures for common IT audits,  IT Auditing, Second Edition covers real-life scenarios and fosters the skills necessary for auditing complex IT systems. Fully updated to cover new technology including cloud computing, virtualization, and storage, the book provides guidance on creating an effective and value-added internal IT audit function. Information is presented in easy-to-follow sections, allowing you to quickly grasp critical and practical techniques. The Second Edition contains updated tools and checklists, as well as discussions of key concepts and methods for their effective use. This definitive guide offers a unique combination of  'how to' information on IT auditing for new auditors, and cutting-edge audit techniques for experienced professionals.   IT Auditing, Second Edition  Is written by industry experts with real-world experience in auditing government, banking, and high-tech companies, including international clients Covers the latest auditing tools with tips and advice on how to configure them to get the best results Includes new chapters on how to audit recent technology developments, such as cloud computing, virtualization, and storage, as well as updated chapters reflecting recent technological developments Provides a flexible, tested framework to use when performing IT audits  All-inclusive coverage: Building an Effective Internal IT Audit Function; The IT Audit Process; Auditing Entity Level Controls; Auditing Data Centers and Disaster Recovery; Auditing Routers, Switches, and Firewalls; Auditing Windows Operating Systems; Auditing UNIX and Linux Operating Systems; Auditing Web Servers and Web Applications; Auditing Databases; Auditing Storage; Auditing Virtualized Environments; Auditing WLAN and Mobile Devices; Auditing Applications; Auditing Cloud Computing and Outsourced Operations; Auditing Company Projects; Standards and Frameworks; Regulations; Risk Management

838 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2006

Reviews

[Justin Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative book on IT Auditing processes. I think it could have gone into better details about it, however. If I need to further my studies on this for my career, I definitely would pick a different book than this one.