BUS 504 - Creating and Conducting a Security Audit

Investigate the key role the information security manager plays in designing and conducting both limited and full-scale security audits. Students review the essential components of a security audit and learn how to integrate methodology with company needs. The pitfalls connected with conducting a security audit are covered in full to assure that best practices are incorporated for effective results. Creating audit reports, identifying areas of vulnerability, and responding to third party audits are also addressed. Case studies reviewing government and private audits are used to illustrate course concepts.

Credits: 3