Summary
In this chapter, we covered much of the basics to understand the role and significance of IT auditing within an organization’s cybersecurity framework. We’ve seen how IT auditing has evolved from focusing on technical verification to being a key component in a broader cybersecurity strategy. This chapter illustrated the dynamic nature of IT auditing, extending beyond assessing technical configurations to include strategic evaluations of how technology systems support and interact with business processes and regulatory requirements.
We also gained new insights into the methodologies and frameworks guiding IT auditing processes, highlighting their importance in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats and emerging technologies.
In the next chapter, we will break down the initial stages of IT auditing, where we will explore the importance of meticulously planning and preparing for an audit. We will discuss how defining the audit scope and objectives...
