This checklist is designed to ensure that the information systems within the organization are secure and comply with relevant security standards during an audit. It provides a systematic approach to evaluate the security measures in place and identify any gaps or vulnerabilities.
Examine the organization's security policies to ensure they are up to date and effectively communicated to all employees.
Verify that access controls are in place, ensuring that only authorized personnel have access to sensitive information systems.
Check if sensitive data is encrypted both at rest and in transit to protect it from unauthorized access.
Review the procedures for responding to security incidents to ensure they are effective and regularly tested.
Ensure that employees have undergone security awareness training and understand the importance of safeguarding information.
Verify that backup procedures are in place and test the recovery process to ensure data can be restored in case of a breach.
Perform regular vulnerability assessments to identify and address potential security weaknesses in information systems.
Check that there are security agreements in place with third-party vendors who have access to sensitive information.
Document all findings from the audit and categorize them based on severity and priority for follow-up actions.