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You are an IT consultant hired by ABC Tech Solutions, a small but growing technology firm specializing in software development. The firm has recently expanded its operations and is looking to ensure its IT infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards.
As part of your engagement, you are tasked with conducting a preliminary IT audit and providing recommendations to improve their security posture.
Develop the information for a basic IT audit plan for ABC Tech Solutions by answering the following questions:
· What are the key steps involved in conducting an IT infrastructure audit for ABC Tech Solutions?
· Explain why it is important to use the following documentation in compliance auditing:
· standards,
· procedures, and
· guidelines for maintaining security.
· Explain the role of proper security controls, such as configuration and change management, in maintaining IT infrastructure security.
· Why is it crucial to review system configurations and implementations during the audit? Provide an example of a configuration issue.
· Discuss each of the following parts of the IT audit plan:
· scope,
· objectives,
· goals, and
· frequency of an audit.
· Why is it important to use industry standards when developing an IT audit plan?
· Describe the process and importance of establishing and maintaining security baselines.
· Why is the alignment of security policy frameworks with the specific needs of an organization’s IT infrastructure important? What problems may happen if the security policy framework’s specific needs of an organization’s IT infrastructure were misaligned?
Submit your three-page plan using MS Word.
