With business processes under constant pressure from management, customers, and other interested parties, to protect information exactly as requested, by means of technical specifications, legal requirements, or business objectives, and the greater complexity and sophistication of operations, the use of audit expertise in information security is becoming a critical point to add value to organizations, and that is a great opportunity for professional development.<\/p>\n
In this article I will show you how ISO 27001<\/a> internal audit knowledge can help boost a professional\u2019s career, as a tool to promote proper information security, and better control and continual improvement of business processes; I\u2019ll also show you the means by which you can obtain this expertise.<\/p>\n An audit is a gathering process for obtaining and evaluating evidence (information that is relevant and verifiable) to determine the extent to which the audit criteria (e.g., a set of policies, procedures, or requirements) are fulfilled. The term \u201cinternal\u201d means that the audit is performed within organizations\u2019 own boundaries and rules, not involving external parties like customers, suppliers, or certification bodies.<\/p>\n Specifically, for an ISO 27001 internal audit, its results help top management answer three questions:<\/p>\n According to the ISO 27001 standard, the internal audit process<\/a> must be systematic, i.e., planned, performed, verified, and improved in a well-known and defined manner, with properly trained personnel<\/a>, performed internally, or by means of external hiring.<\/p>\n For more information about audit training, read this article: Qualifications for an ISO 27001 Internal Auditor<\/a>.<\/p>\nWhat is the ISO 27001 internal audit?<\/h2>\n
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