The evolution of IT auditing in cybersecurity

Integrating IT auditing into general cybersecurity practices marks a significant evolution in the field. IT auditors have expanded their methodologies to include cybersecurity risk assessments that go beyond technical verifications. This shift involves a detailed analysis of potential vulnerabilities and the effectiveness of existing security measures. IT auditors are essential in evaluating how well an organization’s cybersecurity policies and procedures align with best practices and regulatory standards. This includes thoroughly examining cybersecurity infrastructure and policies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, anti-malware tools, incident response, and data breach protocols. We will explore how to audit several of these technologies later in this book in Chapter 4, Next-Generation Firewall Auditing, and Chapter 8, Wireless Access Points and Storage Technology Auditing, but for now, let’s discuss how an...