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IT Audit Field Manual

You're reading from   IT Audit Field Manual Strengthen your cyber defense through proactive IT auditing

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Product type Paperback
Published in Sep 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835467930
Length 336 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Lewis Heuermann Lewis Heuermann
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Table of Contents (18) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Part 1: Foundations of IT Auditing FREE CHAPTER
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to IT Auditing 3. Chapter 2: Audit Planning and Preparation 4. Part 2: Auditing IT Systems and Networks
5. Chapter 3: Cisco Switches and Routers: Access Methods and Security Assessments 6. Chapter 4: Next-Generation Firewall Auditing 7. Chapter 5: Cloud Security Auditing 8. Chapter 6: Endpoint Security: Windows 10 and Windows 11 9. Chapter 7: Linux Systems Auditing 10. Chapter 8: Wireless Access Points and Storage Technology Auditing 11. Chapter 9: Data Protection and Privacy Considerations 12. Chapter 10: Reporting and Remediation 13. Chapter 11: Advanced Topics in IT Auditing 14. Chapter 12: Building an IT Audit Career 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix: Conclusion and Future Outlook

Exploring emerging technologies

The world of IT is constantly evolving, with new and exciting advancements emerging at a rapid pace. It’s essential to stay ahead of the curve and embrace these changes, as they present a whole new playground for our profession. By understanding these emerging technologies, we can better assess their impact on IT systems and processes, identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, and ensure our audit procedures remain relevant and effective.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the most promising technologies that are shaping the future of IT auditing:

  • Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and machine learning (ML): GenAI and ML are transforming how businesses operate by automating tasks, analyzing vast amounts of data, and making predictions with remarkable accuracy. As IT auditors, we can harness the power of GenAI and ML to automate routine audit tasks, identify patterns and anomalies in large datasets, and even predict...
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