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Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance, 3rd Edition
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Auditing IT Infrastructures for Compliance, 3rd Edition

by Robert Johnson, Marty Weiss, Michael G. Solomon
October 2022
Intermediate to advanced
398 pages
14h 14m
English
Jones & Bartlett Learning
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IT Security Controls and Countermeasure Gap Analysis

A gap analysis means comparing and contrasting the “as is” to the “to be.” For security controls, this involves comparing the present state of controls with a desired state of controls. Well-known frameworks help organizations set up a desired state. This process also helps better manage operational risk. This includes adherence to regulatory and industry requirements to protect sensitive systems and information as well as privacy data.

At a minimum, common baseline security controls should be in place. Any gaps to the following types of controls should be clearly documented:

  • Information security policies—This provides direction for the entire organization regarding goals, risks, and applicable ...

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ISBN: 9781284236613