Part 2: Auditing IT Systems and Networks

On completion of this part, you will have deepened your understanding of key technologies and tools in IT auditing, gaining practical skills for auditing various IT systems and environments.

The following chapters are included in this part:

• Chapter 3, Cisco Switches and Routers: Access Methods and Security Assessments
• Chapter 4, Next-Generation Firewall Auditing
• Chapter 5, Cloud Security Auditing
• Chapter 6, Endpoint Security: Windows 10 and Windows 11
• Chapter 7, Linux Systems Auditing
• Chapter 8, Wireless Access Points and Storage Technology Auditing
• Chapter 9, Data Protection and Privacy Considerations
• Chapter 10, Reporting and Remediation
• Chapter 11, Advanced Topics in IT Auditing
• Chapter 12, Building an IT Audit Career
• Appendix: Conclusion and Future Outlook