Summary:
This book takes a look at the Internet from an audit and information systems perspective and provides the background information needed to apply a COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations) report. The book provides the reader with the auditing tools necessary to ensure that good contingency plans and strong security measures are in place. In addition, it comes with a disk with auditing programs that auditors can use directly or customize.

Protecting your corporation’s interconnected networks The first comprehensive book to take an in-depth look at intranets and the Internet from an audit and information systems perspective, Network Auditing delivers the advice, guidance, and tools necessary for properly securing interconnected networks. Packed with risk/control checklists and tables, it shows you how to pinpoint potential risks, create sound contingency plans, and implement strong security measures. Covering a wide range of essential topics, from carrier-related issues and communications alternatives to risk management and mitigation, this accessible and practical resource comes with a disk that contains auditing programs for either direct use or individual customization.

Table of Contents:
Understanding Networks.

Carrier-Related Issues.

Communications Alternatives.

Internet and Other Public Networks.

Bridges, Routers, and Firewalls.

Interconnected Networks.

Cataloging the Network.

Network Operations and Management.

Risk Management and Mitigation.

Appendix.

About the Disk.

Index.