Assignment:
Instructions:
You are required to write an 8-page research paper on the topic "Information Technology Security Auditing". Attached is the paper outline for you to follow when preparing the paper.
Information Technology Security Auditing
Thesis Statement:
An information technology security audit is an important part of the current process of defining, implementing, and maintaining effective technology security policies. Technology security provides an effective and fair way of examining how the security of a site.
I. Introduction
A. Explain the meaning of Information Technology Security Auditing and state clearly where it is done.
B. Thesis: An information technology security audit is an important part of the current process of defining, implementing, and maintaining effective technology security policies. Technology security provides an effective and fair way of examining how the security of a site.
II. Background
A. Give reasons why information security auditing is done
B. Discuss how often security audits should be Performed and Why? (DNSstuff, 2020)
C. Describe what to look for in an information security audit (Petters, 2020).
D. Describe the importance of information security auditing
III. Types of security audits:
A. One-time assessment
B. Tollgate assessment
C. Portfolio assessment
IV. Different types of approach
A. Approached based (Varghese, 2021).
B. Methodology based (Varghese, 2021).
V. How information security auditing works
A. Define assessment criteria that can be used during an audit (Petters, 2020).
B. Briefly discuss how security audit is prepared (Petters, 2020)
C. Explain how the security audit will be conducted (Petters, 2020)
D. Briefly explain how the results of the audit will be shared (Petters, 2020)
VI. Describe the challenges and risks
VII. Recommendations
A. Clearly explain best practices regarding security audits (DNSstuff, 2020)
VIII. Conclusion
A. Thesis
B. Describe briefly how the paper has explained Information Technology Security Auditing, risks, and recommendations.
Submission Instructions:
Be sure your paper meets the following requirements:
You will be required to write one research paper this semester. The specifications are as follows:
1. 8-pages (double-spaced).
2. Use at least five references outside of your textbook (you may use your textbook too, but are not required to).
3. In addition to the required number of pages for the assignment, you must also Include a reference page (bibliography), written in APA style, and a title page. Be sure to give all of your papers a descriptive title.
4. Use APA Style formatting in Arial 11 or 12-point font or Times New Roman styles.
5. Page margins Top, Bottom, Left Side and Right Side = 1 inch, with reasonable accommodation being made for special situations
6. Your paper must be in your own words, representing original work. Paraphrases of others' work must include attributions to the authors. Limit quotations to an average of no more than 15% of the paper, and use quotations sparingly!