Our Security Management Audit Work Program serves as a structured framework for conducting comprehensive security audits, focusing on the evaluation of information security programs. It outlines essential steps in the audit process, including planning, information gathering, vulnerability assessment and risk evaluation. The work program includes five samples, each targeting specific aspects of security management. Sample 1 emphasizes the evaluation of existing policies, procedures and controls designed to protect information assets. It includes preliminary steps such as scheduling meetings and detailed execution steps that assess various control areas, ensuring that security policies are effectively communicated and adhered to throughout the organization.

Sample 2 delves into identifying and prioritizing security risks within the IT environment, employing a two-tier examination approach that categorizes the organization's risk management capabilities through a maturity model. Sample 3 focuses on the effectiveness of access control policies and procedures, particularly regarding authentication and user access rights. It evaluates the adequacy of policies and the processes in place for user registration and enrollment. Sample 4 examines the adequacy of logical security administration, analyzing the organizational structure and delineation of security responsibilities. Lastly, Sample 5 addresses critical issues related to security management, highlighting risk indicators and the potential impacts of inadequate management. Together, these samples provide actionable insights for organizations aiming to enhance their information security posture through systematic evaluations and strategic improvements.

Audit steps include:

• Planning and scoping (defining the audit objectives, identifying the audit scope, developing a work plan, and selecting a qualified auditor)
• Information gathering (collecting data about the organization's information security, interviewing key personnel, and reviewing relevant documentation)
• Assessing vulnerability (identifying and assessing security vulnerabilities in the organization's systems and networks)
• Reporting and remediating (documenting the findings of the audit, making recommendations for improvement, and developing a plan to address identified vulnerabilities)