IT Audit - Identify and Reduce your Risks

An IT audit is an independent evaluation of an organization's information systems, data, and security controls. The purpose of the audit is to ensure IT controls protect assets and IT related risks are properly aligned with the organization's level of risk tolerance.

IT audits help identify risks and ensure controls are in place to ensure information:

IT Audit - Controls Evaluated

Scope

IT audits vary in scope and may include one of more of the following to ensure security controls are sufficient and effective:

Security controls

The types of security controls evaluated by an IT audit include:

1) Technical safeguards

2) Physical safeguards

3) Administrative safeguards

IT Audit Report

Once information gathering is complete, the IT Auditor prepares an IT audit report of findings with prioritized recommendations to reduce risks and enhance security. Since a security breach can compromise systems and data, the organization should perform remediation and corrective action in a timely manner.

Organizations should consider annual IT audits. Annual audits ensure:

IT Auditor

Select a Certified Information Systems Auditor for your IT audit. The Certified Information Systems Auditor designation is a globally recognized certification for information system audit control, assurance, and security professionals. Certified auditors have audit experience, skills, knowledge, the ability to identify and assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance, and identify remediation/corrective action needed. The independent auditor's reports are impartial, ensuring a completely unbiased approach with recommendations that are in your best interests.

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Certified Information Systems Auditors

Unlike a security consultant, Altius IT is certified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor to perform a security audit of your environment and issue reports and recommendations to secure your systems. After your audit, Altius IT's Auditor Opinion Letter and Secure Seal let your clients and prospects know you meet security best practice/compliance requirements.

See our In the News page for video clips of our experts on national television as well as over 40 publications featuring Altius IT. In addition to our auditor certifications we hold many security, technical, and project management credentials. More information is available on our About Us page.

Our comprehensive audit service uncovers gaps in your existing defenses so that you can better:

  • Fortify your information systems, applications, and network infrastructure
  • Comply with regulatory requirements
  • Protect your valuable assets