IT Auditor's Responsibilities
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What is the purpose of penetration testing?

  • To ensure the accuracy and completeness of data provided
  • To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of control measures
  • To review specialized assessments performed by experts
  • To identify and confirm security vulnerabilities (correct)

    • What is another term for penetration testing?

  • Control assessment
  • Ethical hacking
  • Intrusion tests (correct)
  • Vulnerability scanning

    • What knowledge and skills are required for conducting penetration testing?

  • Familiarity with specialized assessments
  • Knowledge of control monitoring and evaluation
  • Understanding of IT technology and vulnerabilities (correct)
  • Expertise in data accuracy and completeness

    • How does penetration testing differ from vulnerability scanning?

    <p>It involves using the same techniques as a hacker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the IT audit charter establish regarding nonaudit services?

    <p>The nature, timing, and extent of nonaudit services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what areas may an IT auditor be involved in nonaudit services or roles?

    <p>Designing and implementing custom-built IT applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of evaluating the disaster recovery plan?

    <p>To evaluate the enterprise's preparedness in the event of a major business disruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing third-party risk management?

    <p>To assess whether the third party is compliant with the terms of the agreement with the enterprise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should nonaudit services be closely monitored if there is potential for impaired objectivity or independence?

    <p>To identify any significant indications of impairment of objectivity or independence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be reported to those charged with governance regarding impairments and safeguards related to nonaudit services?

    <p>Any significant indications of impairment of objectivity or independence and any safeguards that have been implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of penetration testing?

    <p>To simulate a real attack and test for potential weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of knowledge do zero-knowledge tests in penetration testing involve?

    <p>No knowledge of the infrastructure being attacked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does double blind testing in penetration testing involve?

    <p>The administrator and security staff at the target are also not aware of the test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk associated with penetration testing?

    <p>It may inadvertently trigger escalation procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should penetration testing be performed?

    <p>When there is awareness of legal considerations and risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of internal testing in penetration testing?

    <p>To test attacks and control circumvention attempts from within the perimeter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vulnerability assessment?

    <p>A process of identifying and classifying vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should an IT auditor be extremely careful when attempting to break into a live production system?

    <p>To avoid causing the system to fail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What permission is required to determine what tests can be performed without informing the staff responsible for monitoring security violations?

    <p>Permission from top-level senior management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT an example of a vulnerability that may be identified by an assessment?

    <p>Secure applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a vulnerability assessment, what may automated tools be used to examine?

    <p>Logs and data from multiple sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who typically performs vulnerability scanning in an enterprise?

    <p>Security experts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of vulnerability scanning?

    <p>To proactively identify security weaknesses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is essential for comprehensive vulnerability assessments?

    <p>Physical elements such as procedures, practices, technologies, facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool is used to search for known vulnerabilities in vulnerability scanning?

    <p>Automated tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should vulnerability scans regularly identify?

    <p>New vulnerabilities and ensure correction of previously identified vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might indicate a need for a manual vulnerability assessment as opposed to an automated one?

    <p>Content that requires judgment including reviews of business processes, physical security, and source code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What services may an IT auditor perform in addition to audits and assessments?

    <p>Nonaudit-related consultative and advisory services for the enterprise or clients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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