Task Title: ITS Security and Vulnerability Assessment Audit
Assignment Instructions:
You are tasked with conducting an IT security and vulnerability assessment audit for a
medium-sized technology company. This company develops and maintains various
software applications and relies heavily on robust security practices to protect its
intellectual property and customer data.
Organization Selection: Choose the technology company for your audit. Explain why you
selected this organization and provide a brief overview of its operations, including the types
of software applications it develops.
1. Audit Objectives: Outline the primary objectives of the IT security and vulnerability
assessment audit. What are the key goals you aim to achieve with this audit? Consider
factors like data security, risk management, and compliance with industry standards.
2. Regulations and Standards: Identify and explain the specific industry regulations,
cybersecurity standards, and best practices applicable to the organization. Describe how
non-compliance with these standards can impact the company's software development
and customer trust.
3. Audit Scope: Specify the areas within the organization's IT environment that will be
included in the audit (e.g., network security, software development practices, employee
training). Will the audit cover both on-premises and cloud-based systems?
4. Audit Team and Resources: Define the roles and responsibilities of the audit team
members. What qualifications and expertise should team members possess? Outline the
resources, tools, and software required for the audit.
5. Vulnerability Assessment: Explain the methodologies or frameworks you will use to
conduct a vulnerability assessment. How will you identify and prioritize vulnerabilities
within the organization's IT systems?
6. Cybersecurity Practices: Assess the organization's cybersecurity practices, including
access controls, intrusion detection, and incident response procedures. Provide
recommendations for improving cybersecurity measures.
7. Compliance Verification: Describe the audit procedures and methodologies that will be
employed to verify compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations. How will
you gather evidence and documentation during the audit?
8. Security Training: Evaluate the effectiveness of security training and awareness programs
for employees. Provide recommendations for enhancing security education within the
organization.
9. Storage of Audit Documentation: Outline where and how all audit documentation and
evidence will be securely stored for future reference, including backup copies.
Write clearly and concisely about topics related to information technology audit and control
using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions.
Click:here:to view the grading rubric.
Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper,
and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.
Points: 200 ITS Security and Vulnerability Assessment Audit
Criteria Unacceptable Meets Fair Proficient Exemplary
Below 60% F
Minimum
Expectation
s
60-69% D 70-79% C 80-89% B 90-100% A
1. Define the
following items for
an organization
you are familiar
with: a) Scope;
b)Goals and
objectives;
c)Frequency of the
audit; d) Duration
of the audit.
Weight: 5%
Did not
submit or
incompletely
defined the
following
items for an
organization
you are
familiar with:
a) Scope; b)
Goals and
objectives; c)
Frequency of
the audit; d)
Duration of
the audit.
Insufficientl
y defined
the
following
items for an
organization
you are
familiar
with: a)
Scope; b)
Goals and
objectives;
c)
Frequency
of the audit;
d) Duration
