Information Security
Information Security

Author: U S Government Accountability Office (G

Publisher: BiblioGov

Published: 2013-06

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 9781289075262

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The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent agency that works for Congress. The GAO watches over Congress, and investigates how the federal government spends taxpayers dollars. The Comptroller General of the United States is the leader of the GAO, and is appointed to a 15-year term by the U.S. President. The GAO wants to support Congress, while at the same time doing right by the citizens of the United States. They audit, investigate, perform analyses, issue legal decisions and report anything that the government is doing. This is one of their reports.

Information Security
Information Security

Author: Robert F. Dacey

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2008-05

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1428941800

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The Dept. of the Treasury relies heavily on information systems -- & on the public¿s trust in its work. Information security is therefore critical to Treasury operations. In support of its annual audit of the govt.¿s financial statements, the author assessed the effectiveness of: (1) Treasury¿s information security controls in protecting the confidentiality, integrity, & availability of the department¿s systems & data; & (2) Treasury¿s implementation of its departmentwide information security program. In assessing the adequacy of Treasury¿s information security program, the author focused on the effectiveness of its departmentwide policies & processes, rather than on bureau-specific directives & guidance. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

Information Technology Control and Audit
Information Technology Control and Audit

Author: Sandra Senft

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 757

ISBN-13: 1439893241

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The new edition of a bestseller, Information Technology Control and Audit, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of IT governance, controls, auditing applications, systems development, and operations. Aligned to and supporting the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), it examines emerging trend

Information Technology Control and Audit, Third Edition
Information Technology Control and Audit, Third Edition

Author: Sandra Senft

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2010-12-12

Total Pages: 803

ISBN-13: 1439838607

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The headline-grabbing financial scandals of recent years have led to a great urgency regarding organizational governance and security. Information technology is the engine that runs modern organizations, and as such, it must be well-managed and controlled. Organizations and individuals are dependent on network environment technologies, increasing the importance of security and privacy. The field has answered this sense of urgency with advances that have improved the ability to both control the technology and audit the information that is the lifeblood of modern business. Reflects the Latest Technological Advances Updated and revised, this third edition of Information Technology Control and Audit continues to present a comprehensive overview for IT professionals and auditors. Aligned to the CobiT control objectives, it provides a fundamental understanding of IT governance, controls, auditing applications, systems development, and operations. Demonstrating why controls and audits are critical, and defining advances in technology designed to support them, this volume meets the increasing need for audit and control professionals to understand information technology and the controls required to manage this key resource. A Powerful Primer for the CISA and CGEIT Exams Supporting and analyzing the CobiT model, this text prepares IT professionals for the CISA and CGEIT exams. With summary sections, exercises, review questions, and references for further readings, it promotes the mastery of the concepts and practical implementation of controls needed to effectively manage information technology resources. New in the Third Edition: Reorganized and expanded to align to the CobiT objectives Supports study for both the CISA and CGEIT exams Includes chapters on IT financial and sourcing management Adds a section on Delivery and Support control objectives Includes additional content on audit and control of outsourcing, change management, risk management, and compliance