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Evaluating IT Security Policies Audit Compliance Preparedness

Aug 21, 2002 •

Anthony Pell

1 min read

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If you think you have a sound IT policy because your administrators clamor about the continual need to update security patches, you might want to think again. One way to answer all these crucial questions and gauge true security preparedness is to undertake an IT security policy audit. . . If you think you have a sound IT policy because your administrators clamor about the continual need to update security patches, you might want to think again. One way to answer all these crucial questions and gauge true security preparedness is to undertake an IT security policy audit.

Consider these questions:

* Does your security policy sufficiently address governmental regulations that might apply to your specific industry?

* Are you meeting global IT security standards, such as ISO17799?

* Has the CEO and the governing board signed off on your security policies?

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