Security Auditing

Security auditing is a systematic review of an organization’s security controls to determine their effectiveness. It is a critical component of any organization’s security program. The purpose of security auditing is to identify security weaknesses and to recommend improvements. Security audits can also be used to comply with regulations, such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). There are a number of different security auditing methods that can be used.