Governance Risk Compliance
Sicherheitsaudit
A formal, systematic review of an organization’s information systems, controls, and procedures to verify their effectiveness and compliance with security policies and regulations.
Quick answer: A formal, systematic review of an organization’s information systems, controls, and procedures to verify their effectiveness and compliance with security policies and regulations.
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Definition
A formal, systematic review of an organization’s information systems, controls, and procedures to verify their effectiveness and compliance with security policies and regulations.
Operational example
A comprehensive security audit covers both technical and administrative controls across all business units.
Localized term
Sicherheitsaudit
Localized example
Ein umfassendes Sicherheitsaudit umfasst sowohl technische als auch administrative Kontrollen in allen Geschäftsbereichen.
Definition language
English reference definition
Source
ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
Exam relevance
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- CEH
Target audience
- SOC Analysts
- Security Engineers
- Incident Responders
