Phase 1: Definition of Scope and Data Collection Process
Phase 1 of the Independent Cyber Audit is designed to define the scope of the Cybersecurity Audit and gather information on the cybersecurity program through data, documents,custom questionnaires, and stakeholder input, targeting crucial organizational areas.
Document Collection
Law & Forensics identifies and secures key documents of the organization’s cyber program.
Documents collected include:
- IT Security, Corporate, HR, and Financial Transaction policies
- Cybersecurity focused policies, procedures, and controls
- Contracts with vendors regarding critical systems
- Business Continuity Plans
- Cyber Security Incident Response Plans
- Cybersecurity Insurance Policies
- Incident Reports from the past 12 months
- Results of prior audits and assessments
- Relevant IT system architecture and data diagrams
Internal Stakeholder and Third Party Follow Ups
Our team also conducts follow ups with internal stakeholders and third-party IT service providers or other external actors who have insight into the organization’s cybersecurity operations.
Legislation, Regulation, and Standards Identification
Law and Forensics will identify the applicable cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards the organization is subject to.
Outcome Of Phase 1
Comprehensive data collection and stakeholder feedback, integrated through executive workshops, forming the basis for the audit process.
Key Deliverables:
- Shared repository with documents and data collected.
- Memorandum #1 summarizing stakeholder and third-party interviews.
- Memorandum #2 that identifies applicable cybersecurity laws, regulations, statutes, standards, and frameworks to the organization.
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