With the widespread use of computers and increasing computing power available in desktop and mobile computing devices, it is important to establish performance benchmarks and periodic reviews to ensure a security posture remains effective. This is the basis of an Information Systems (IS) audit, which is primarily an examination of the system controls within an Information technology (IT) infrastructure and requires a process to understand the suitability and validity of an organization's information systems, practices and operations.  Most companies perform internal audits, however it is crucial to use a professional 3rd party firm like Praetorian Secure to validate findings and integrate different tool sets to provide a more comprehensive view of security risks. From defining the audit scope to eliminating intrusion, Praetorian considers the following areas key to a successful audit:

• Creating an asset list and define the network, virtual and physical security perimeters

• Compile all potential threats – past, present & future

• Review and assess IA Controls, security software, hardware, access, applications, disaster recovery plan, email protection & filtering, encryption and wireless

• Evaluate regulation C&A compliance requirements

• Compare findings to industry best management practices

• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk management analysis and probabilities

• Develop IT Security & Regulatory Compliance Audit Response Plan

It is important to remember that security threats are always changing, and keeping a company safe will require continual assessments of new threats. Praetorian Secure offers a wide variety of auditing services that allow an organization to safeguard its assets and maintain data integrity.