Information Security Auditor

Careers in information security

By (author) Wendy Goucher

Publication date:

03 March 2016

Length of book:

166 pages

Publisher

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

Dimensions:

198x129mm
5x8"

ISBN-13: 9781780172163

The role of an information security (or assurance) auditor is vital for identifying security gaps in an organisation's information systems. This practical book gives an excellent introduction to the role, covering areas such as purpose, required skills, responsibilities, interface and career progression as well as tools, standards and frameworks related to the role. It gives practical guidance to those new to the role or interested in developing a better understanding of what it entails.

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Overview of the field

3. The Role of Information Assurance Auditor

4 Building a Model Information Assurance Auditor

5. Interface and dependencies

6. Tools, methods and techniques

7. Career progression and related roles

8. Case study ‘A day in the life of an auditor’

9. And so

'A refreshingly good book - easy to read with excellent guidance for both budding auditors and auditees. Wendy’s outline of a model Information Security Auditor outlines both the technical and personal skills required to succeed and it is her attention to the personal skill sets that is unique in this book.' Vernon Poole, CISM, CGEIT & CRISC - Head of Business Consultancy, Sapphire