Security Audit and Compliance Reviews
Conduct internal security audits, prepare evidence for external assessors, and track remediation.
Types of Security Audits
Security audits range from internal self-assessments (using frameworks as checklists) to external audits conducted by independent third parties. Compliance audits verify adherence to specific standards (PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, HIPAA). Penetration tests provide technical assurance. Each serves a different purpose.
Audit Scoping
Define the audit scope precisely: which systems, processes, and controls are in-scope; the assessment period; applicable control frameworks; and the target audience (internal management vs. external certifying body). Scope changes affect cost, timeline, and findings applicability.
All lessons in this course
- Threat Modeling with STRIDE and PASTA
- Risk Frameworks: NIST CSF and ISO 27001
- Security Control Selection and Gap Analysis
- Security Audit and Compliance Reviews