IT Audit Field Manual: Strengthen your cyber defense through proactive IT auditing

Heuermann, Lewis

  • 出版商: Packt Publishing
  • 出版日期: 2024-09-13
  • 售價: $1,660
  • 貴賓價: 9.5$1,577
  • 語言: 英文
  • 頁數: 336
  • 裝訂: Quality Paper - also called trade paper
  • ISBN: 1835467938
  • ISBN-13: 9781835467930
  • 海外代購書籍(需單獨結帳)

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商品描述

Master effective IT auditing techniques, from security control reviews to advanced cybersecurity practices, with this essential field manual

Key Features:

- Secure and audit endpoints in Windows environments for robust defense

- Gain practical skills in auditing Linux systems, focusing on security configurations and firewall auditing using tools such as ufw and iptables

- Cultivate a mindset of continuous learning and development for long-term career success

- Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description:

As cyber threats evolve and regulations tighten, IT professionals struggle to maintain effective auditing practices and ensure robust cybersecurity across complex systems. Drawing from over a decade of submarine military service and extensive cybersecurity experience, Lewis offers a unique blend of technical expertise and field-tested insights in this comprehensive field manual.

Serving as a roadmap for beginners as well as experienced professionals, this manual guides you from foundational concepts and audit planning to in-depth explorations of auditing various IT systems and networks, including Cisco devices, next-generation firewalls, cloud environments, endpoint security, and Linux systems. You'll develop practical skills in assessing security configurations, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. This book also covers data protection, reporting, remediation, advanced auditing techniques, and emerging trends.

Complete with insightful guidance on building a successful career in IT auditing, by the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the tools to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity and compliance, bridging the gap between technical expertise and practical application.

What You Will Learn:

- Evaluate cybersecurity across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud with IT auditing principles

- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in IT systems

- Explore IT auditing careers, roles, and essential knowledge for professional growth

- Assess the effectiveness of security controls in mitigating cyber risks

- Audit for compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, and other standards

- Explore auditing tools for security evaluations of network devices and IT components

Who this book is for:

The IT Audit Field Manual is for both aspiring and early-career IT professionals seeking a comprehensive introduction to IT auditing. If you have a basic understanding of IT concepts and wish to develop practical skills in auditing diverse systems and networks, this book is for you. Beginners will benefit from the clear explanations of foundational principles, terminology, and audit processes, while those looking to deepen their expertise will find valuable insights throughout.

Table of Contents

- Introduction to IT Auditing

- Audit Planning and Preparation

- Cisco Switches and Routers: Access Methods and Security Assessments

- Next-Generation Firewall Auditing

- Cloud Security Auditing

- Endpoint Security: Windows 10 and Windows 11

- Linux Systems Auditing

- Wireless Access Points and Storage Technology Auditing

- Data Protection and Privacy Considerations

- Reporting and Remediation

- Advanced Topics in IT Auditing

- Building an IT Audit Career

- Appendix: Conclusion and Future Outlook

商品描述(中文翻譯)

掌握有效的 IT 審計技術,從安全控制檢查到先進的網路安全實踐,這本必備的實地手冊將為您提供幫助。

主要特色:
- 在 Windows 環境中安全地審計端點,以建立強健的防禦
- 獲得審計 Linux 系統的實用技能,專注於安全配置和防火牆審計,使用工具如 ufw 和 iptables
- 培養持續學習和發展的心態,以實現長期職業成功
- 購買印刷版或 Kindle 書籍可獲得免費 PDF 電子書

書籍描述:
隨著網路威脅的演變和法規的收緊,IT 專業人員在維持有效的審計實踐和確保複雜系統的強健網路安全方面面臨挑戰。Lewis 以超過十年的潛艇軍事服務和豐富的網路安全經驗為基礎,提供這本全面的實地手冊,結合了技術專業知識和實地驗證的見解。

這本手冊不僅是初學者的路線圖,也是經驗豐富的專業人士的指南,從基礎概念和審計規劃開始,深入探索各種 IT 系統和網路的審計,包括 Cisco 設備、下一代防火牆、雲端環境、端點安全和 Linux 系統。您將發展評估安全配置、進行風險評估和確保遵守隱私法規的實用技能。本書還涵蓋數據保護、報告、修復、高級審計技術和新興趨勢。

本書提供了關於建立成功 IT 審計職業的深刻指導,讓您在閱讀完本書後,具備應對複雜網路安全和合規性環境的工具,彌合技術專業知識與實際應用之間的差距。

您將學到的內容:
- 根據 IT 審計原則評估 AWS、Azure 和 Google Cloud 的網路安全
- 進行全面的風險評估,以識別 IT 系統中的漏洞
- 探索 IT 審計職業、角色及專業成長所需的基本知識
- 評估安全控制在減輕網路風險方面的有效性
- 審計以確保遵守 GDPR、HIPAA、SOX 和其他標準
- 探索用於網路設備和 IT 元件安全評估的審計工具

本書適合對象:
《IT 審計實地手冊》適合有志於成為 IT 專業人士及早期職業生涯的讀者,尋求全面的 IT 審計入門。如果您對 IT 概念有基本了解,並希望發展審計多樣系統和網路的實用技能,這本書將非常適合您。初學者將從基礎原則、術語和審計流程的清晰解釋中受益,而希望深化專業知識的人士也能在書中找到寶貴的見解。

目錄:
- IT 審計簡介
- 審計規劃與準備
- Cisco 交換機和路由器:訪問方法和安全評估
- 下一代防火牆審計
- 雲端安全審計
- 端點安全:Windows 10 和 Windows 11
- Linux 系統審計
- 無線接入點和存儲技術審計
- 數據保護和隱私考量
- 報告與修復
- IT 審計中的高級主題
- 建立 IT 審計職業
- 附錄:結論與未來展望