AIT4 Auditing Web-based Technology
 

Seminar Objectives

This technical, two-day course is designed to provide the participants with an in-depth knowledge of the risks as well as the benefits of Internet, Intranet and Extranet connectivity.

Participants will learn of the tools and information sources available for this technology as well as the uses to which these might be put.

Sources of audit information will be provided.

Seminar Content

Module contents will include:

• Defining the Internet
• Connecting to the Internet
• Tuning TCP/IP
• E-Mail and the Internet
• Utilising the World Wide Web
• Finding things on the Net
• Setting up the Audit Home Page
• Using Usenets
• Internet security and privacy
• Firewalling and encryption
• Formulating an Internet security plan

Who Should Attend

The module is aimed primarily at computer auditors who are working in an Internet technology environment as well as as those seeking to utilize the internet as an audit tool.