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Audit Charter Explained

What is an Audit charter? An audit charter is the base of an audit because every auditor starts his audit with an audit charter. In simple words, an audit charter defines the responsibilities, authority and accountability of an auditor along with the scope of the audit. Normally, a charter also specify the management’s responsibility and their delegation of authority to the IS auditor or audit function to conduct the audit. [Read more…] about Audit Charter Explained

11 Essential Skills of an IT Auditor

Without proper knowledge of the information technology and systems that you are going to assess, it is almost impossible  to  audit IT systems.to find the flaws in a system you must know, at least, how it works and its potential vulnerabilities. So, the essential skills an IT auditor need are database, operating systems, web technologies, networking and business processes. The other essential thing an IT auditor always need to remember is the to continuously check the  best practices in IT security industries and the international and local standards.The following are the list of skills that are essentials to an IT auditor.

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What is IDS?Basics of Intrusion Detection Systems

The full form of IDS is: Intrusion Detection System. How many of you have heard about burglary? I guess everyone including children. How the burglar is so successful in intruding men’s safe heaven? The answer is when there is no system exists to control the access to your house or office, and then ample of opportunities might arise to misuse or steal your valuable belongings. [Read more…] about What is IDS?Basics of Intrusion Detection Systems