Tag: IT audit

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IT Auditors and Logging Systems

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I’ve tackled this subject a couple of times in recent posts in a cursory manner, but feel that it is probably time to elaborate on the subject. An IT auditor’s challenge out in the field is not getting any less complex. Systems are evolving to become seamless, integrated cloud services to the end-user, while the internals of such systems are integrated in a complex computing architecture. The risks associated with this complexity are amplified when the professionals that are checking the integrity of these systems do not understand the technology, have no practical administration or configuration experience, and do not … Continue reading IT Auditors and Logging Systems

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Too Many Generalists – Internal Auditor Magazine Example

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Forewarning – this is yet another rant. The views expressed herein are personal and do not reflect any viewpoint of my current employer. But I do feel bad because we have an advertisement right on the facing page of the article that I point out in this posting…. In my seven years as a member of the IIA and a Certified Internal Auditor, the IIA has not once responded to inquiry emails nor answered their phone when I have a question, so don’t feel so bad about what I am about to point out.A couple days ago I decided it … Continue reading Too Many Generalists – Internal Auditor Magazine Example