Governance Risk Compliance
Audit de sécurité
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
Audit de sécurité
Localized example
Un audit de sécurité complet couvre les contrôles techniques et administratifs dans toutes les unités commerciales.
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
