Essays about: "Security audit"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 33 essays containing the words Security audit.

  1. 6. The Changing Nature of the Audit Profession - Opportunities and Challenges with Digital Transformation and the Use of Audit Support Systems, Big Data and Data Analytics

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Gustaf Stensjö; [2020-07-01]
    Keywords : Auditing; Digital Transformation; Audit support systems; Big data; Data analytics;

    Abstract : This exploratory study aims to illustrate the changing nature of the audit profession by providing a comprehensive overview of the main challenges and opportunities that increasingly sophisticated audit support systems with more Big data and Data analytics capabilities induce upon the profession, and how these are addressed. The empirical findings are based on ten semi-structured interviews with eight different practitioners from the Big Four auditing firms, of which four are closely involved in the digitalisation and transformation processes at each respective firm. READ MORE

  2. 7. Security Auditing and Testing of two Android Client-Server Applications

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Matilda Engström Ericsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Security audit; Security testing; Android Client-Server; OWASP Top 10 Mobile Risks; Automated tools; MITM attack; SSL; Authorization;

    Abstract : How secure is your application? How can you evaluate if it is secure? The threats are many and may be hard to find. In a world where things are more and more automated; how does manual labour contribute to security auditing applications? This study aims to assess two proof of concept Android client-server applications, developed by students to suit the needs of a fictitious Police Department and Fire Department, respectively. READ MORE

  3. 8. Improving Vulnerability Assessment through Multiple Vulnerability Sources

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Gustav Svensson; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Finding vulnerabilities in open source code is getting more important with the increasing use of open source. The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) provides a database for public vulnerabilities, or CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures), which is a standard for identifying vulnerabilities. READ MORE

  4. 9. CHALLENGES IN SECURITY AUDITS IN OPEN SOURCE SYSTEMS

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Pontus Nordberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Security Audit; Open Source Software; Reproducible Builds;

    Abstract : Today there is a heavy integration of information technology in almost every aspect of our lives and there is an increase in computer security that goes with it. To ensure this security, and that policies and procedures within an organisations related to this security are enforced; security audits are conducted. READ MORE

  5. 10. HOW HAS TECHNOLOGY INFLUENCED FINANCIAL REPORTING PROCESS IN ACCOUNTING FIRMS? : An analysis of two international audit firms in Liberia

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : PRISCA ENOW ETCHI; SYLVIA FREEMAN TARKPAH; [2019]
    Keywords : AUTOMATION; FINANCIAL REPORTING; TECHNOLOGY; AUDITING FIRMS;

    Abstract : Technology helps firms maintain data flow, track processes and maintain employee records. Technology makes it possible for firms to operate efficiently and effectively with minimal manpower and helps to reduce operating costs. READ MORE