What is an Information audit system?

Information audit system is an exam about the controls within an information system.

The information is the most important asset of a company; in this way it is necessary that the company guarantees the security of the information. 

Companies need information to achieve their goals, They must implement controls to ensure the availability of information when this is required, the

integrity and confidentiality of information.

Including a process of information systems audit as part of the model of process of the organization is important to know the level of the information

security is there in the company and how to improve it.

How to plan an audit system

When you are planning an audit system, you need first to know the process that is supported for the system. It is achieved through the study of the results

of prior audit work performed, the documentation and the internal and external regulations among other things. When you know the process, you can design

the audit plan.

For knowing the process, it is necessary to identify its components. Some of them are:

Objectives: To know what are the objectives of the process and what are the risks that could significantly affect these goals.

Activities: It is the knowledge by the internal auditor about each of the activities that comprise the process and the information that is produced when

each activity is realized.

Controls: It should be identified the existing controls to prevent the occurrence or impact of risks.

Measurement Factors: It should identify and acquire knowledge of key performance indicators and management, which can measure the achievement,

efficiency in use of resources and the compliance of the objectives.

Information Systems: It needs to identify and understand the information systems that support the process to be audited.

Roles and Responsibilities: You must know the roles and responsibilities assigned to the workers involved in the development of the process to be

audited.