The IT Regulatory and Standards Compliance Handbook: How to Survive Information Systems Audit and Assessments | by Craig S. Wright | ISBN: 9781597492669. IT Compliance Guideline. Information Systems Audit Program. Developing IT Security Policy. Vulnerability Assessment Tools. Information Systems Legislation
The IT Regulatory and Standards Compliance Handbook: How to Survive Information Systems Audit and Assessments
by Craig S. Wright
ISBN:9781597492669
Providing detailed information on testing all your IT security, policy and governance requirements, this roadmap guide presents a way of interpreting complex, confusing compliance requirements within the larger scope of an organization’s overall needs.
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The IT Regulatory and Standards Compliance Handbook—How to Survive Information Systems Audit and Assessments
Chapter 1 – Introduction to IT Compliance
Introduction
Does Security Belong within IT?
What Are Audits, Assessments, and Reviews?
Summary
Chapter 2 – Evolution of Information Systems
Introduction
The Primary Objective of Auditing
The Threat Scene
Attack Levels
Policy > Procedure > Audit
Summary
Chapter 3 – The Information Systems Audit Program
Introduction
Audit Checklists
Testing Your Organization’s Security
Developing an Audit Manual
Security Management Model
Summary
Chapter 4 – Planning
Introduction
Performance of Audit Work
Scope
Audit Planning
Summary
Chapter 5 – Information Gathering
Obtaining Information and Issuing Requests
How to Characterize Your Organization
What Happens if Documentation Is Incomplete or Unavailable?
What Information Is Required?
General Background Information
Side Issues with Gathering Passwords
Access Control Techniques and Types
Terms and Definitions
Summary
Chapter 6 – Security Policy Overview
Introduction
The Role of Policy and Procedures in Information Systems Defense
What’s What?
Interpreting Policy as an Auditor
Identifying Preventive, Detective and Corrective Controls
Developing a Security Policy
Policy Areas to Be Considered
Policy Frameworks
The SANS Security Policy Project
Example Policy: SANS InfoSec Acceptable Use Policy
More Information
Summary
Chapter 7 – Policy Issues and Fundamentals
Introduction
The Auditor’s Role in Relation to Policy Creation and Compliance
Summary
Chapter 8 – Assessing Security Awareness and Knowledge of Policy
Introduction
Security Awareness and Training
Example Slide Content
System Improvement Monitoring and Checks
Summary
Chapter 9 – An Introduction to Network Audit
Introduction
What Is a Vulnerability Assessment?
A Survey of Vulnerability Assessment Tools
Network Mapping
Auditing Routers, Switches, and Other Network Infrastructure
Network and Vulnerability Scanning
Summary
Chapter 10 – Auditing Cisco Routers and Switches
Introduction
Functions of a Router, Its Architectures, and Components
How a Router Can Play a Role in Your Security Infrastructure
Router Technology: A TCP/IP Perspective
Understanding the Auditing Issues with Routers
Sample Router Architectures in Corporate WANs
Router Audit Tool (RAT) and Nipper
Security Access Controls Performed by a Router
Security of the Router Itself and Auditing for Router Integrity
Identifying Security Vulnerabilities
Router Audit Steps
Sample Commands
Cisco Router Check Lists
Summary
Chapter 11 – Testing the Firewall
Introduction
OS Configuration
Firewall Configuration
Working with Firewall Builder
System Administration
Testing the Firewall Rulebase
Identifying Misconfigurations
Identifying Vulnerabilities
Packet Flow from All Networks
Change Control
Validated Firewalls
Summary
Chapter 12 – Auditing and Security with Wireless Technologies
Introduction
Capturing Wireless Traffic
Conducting Wireless Site Surveys
Common Misconceptions with Wireless Security
Techniques for Identifying and Locating Rogue APs
Wireless “Hacker” Tools to Evaluate Your Network
Designing and Deploying WLAN Intrusion Detection Services
Summary
Chapter 13 – Analyzing the Results
Introduction
Organizing the Mapping Results
Understanding the Map
Identifying Vulnerabilities
Follow-on Activities
Summary
Chapter 14 – An Introduction to Systems Auditing
Introduction
Automating the Audit Process
Progressive Construction of a Comprehensive Audit Program
Host Hardening
Physical, Electronic and Environmental Security
Password-Cracking Tools
Summary
Chapter 15 – Database Auditing
Introduction
Database Security
Tools
Introduction to SQL
Remote Testing
Local Security
Summary
Chapter 16 – Microsoft Windows Security and Audits
Introduction
Basic System Information
Patch levels
Network-Based Services
Local Services
Installed Software
Security Configuration
Group Policy Management
Service Packs, Patches and Backups
Auditing and Automation
Log aggregation, management and analysis
Maintaining a Secure Enterprise
Creating Your Checklist
Summary
Chapter 17 – Auditing UNIX and Linux
Introduction
Patching and Software Installation
Minimizing System Services
Logging
File System Access Control
Additional Security Configuration
Backups and Archives
Auditing to Create a Secure Configuration
Auditing to Maintain a Secure Configuration
Chapter 18 – Auditing Web-Based Applications
Introduction
Cross-Site Scripting
DNS Rebinding Attacks
p0wf (Passing Fingerprinting of Web Content Frameworks)
Splogging
Chapter 19 – Other Systems
Introduction
Mainframes and Legacy Systems
UML
Code Reviews and Testing Third-Party Software
Encryption
Summary
Chapter 20 – Risk Management, Security Compliance, and Audit Controls
Introduction
Risk Analysis
Creating an Information Systems Risk Program
Risk Summary
Business Impact Analysis
Defense in Depth
Data Classification
Summary
Chapter 21 – Information Systems Legislation
Introduction
Civil and Criminal Law
Legal Requirements
Jurisdiction
Defamation and Injurious Falsehood
Harassment and Cyber Stalking
Pornography and Obscenity
Privacy
Searches and the Fourth Amendment
Authorization
Intellectual Property
Evidence Law
Interpol and Information Technology Crime
Reporting an Incident
Document Retention
Due Care and Due Diligence
Electronic Discovery
Reviewing and Auditing Contracts
Prevention Is the Key
Summary
Chapter 22 – Operations Security
Introduction
Administrative Management
Individual Accountability
Operational Controls
Intrusion Detection
Auditing to Determine What Went Wrong
Summary
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