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Information security audit means insight, management, control and mitigation of risks for a company's essential assets. Whether you like it or not, if you work with data online, you need to assess the information security risks of your company.

BDO in Ukraine performs information security risk analysis and cybersecurity audit. This is an opportunity to prevent unplanned risks due to failure or misuse of IT.

Cybersecurity risks are:
 Risks of Cybersecurity


Why is it necessary to perform a cybersecurity audit?

Cybersecurity is a complex matter where many factors and criteria are relevant. And this is one of the reasons many companies decide to solve the matter of cybersecurity risks in a while. Unfortunately, there is no 100% security guarantee, so it is important to apply IT risk-based approach, focusing primarily on priorities and risks. Top experts of BDO in Ukraine are looking forward to helping you do just that.

 

Information security audit includes a detailed description of the specific financial damage that IT risks can cause to a company. For example, it can include: legal costs, business downtime and related profit losses, and liquidation of business due to customer distrust.

 

Frequently asked questions by the management about IT risk management, are as follows:

  • Are we at risk?How dependent is our business on IT risks?
  • Is our company compliant with regulatory / legal requirements?
  • How prepared are we for the new IT requirements?
  • What is our business strategy?
  • Does IT strategy align with business strategy, and does it include the risks inherent in business?

 

Certified experts (CISA certificates) of BDO in Ukraine in IT risk management and information systems advisory — include specific risks in a particular business and industries in general to assess IT control and achieve business goals.

 

If you need more information or you want to order assessment of information security risks in Ukraine, please contact the experts of BDO in Ukraine.

 

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Andrii Borenkov

Andrii Borenkov, CFA

Partner, Head of Advisory
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  • What is an information security audit?

An information security audit is the identification and management of risks to a company’s critical information assets. Its purpose is to detect vulnerabilities, assess the level of data protection and develop recommendations to enhance the security of the IT infrastructure.

  • What is included in the “IT Risk Assessment” service?

An IT risk assessment is a comprehensive analysis of information technology risks that helps to determine the effectiveness of IT services, assess the likelihood of failures or improper use of IT assets and develop recommendations to minimise potential losses.

  • Why is it necessary to conduct a cybersecurity audit?

A cybersecurity audit is essential to help company ’s management and stakeholders understand  the current state of cybersecurity. As a result of the audit, management receives a cybersecurity risk assessment that enables certain management decisions to be made.

  • How can cybersecurity risks affect businesses?

Realised cybersecurity risks may lead to business disruption, financial losses, legal expenses, operational downtime and even customer churn due to decreased trust in the company.

  • How does an information security audit help businesses?

An information security audit helps to assess potential financial losses related to IT risks, improve the company’s cyber resilience, optimise security expenditures and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Audit of IT Processes and Controls — an assessment of whether IT processes align with the company’s business process requirements to ensure their compliance with its business needs.

IT Audit for Compliance — a review of the company’s IT systems, processes and policies for compliance with legal requirements and internal standards.

Information Security Audit — an assessment of the current state of cybersecurity based on agreed-upon criteria (international standards, regulatory requirements, etc.). It includes identifying and managing risks to the company’s critical information assets.

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) — an international certification for professionals specialising in information systems audit, control and security.

IT Control — a mechanism designed to reduce information technology or information security risks and ensure effective risk management to support business processes.

Cybersecurity — a set of organisational, technical and physical measures aimed at protecting of information systems from attacks, unauthorised access and damage.

IT Risk Assessment — an analysis of potential threats and vulnerabilities within the company’s information infrastructure to determine priorities and minimise potential losses.

Cybersecurity Risks — threats related to breaches of confidentiality, integrity or availability of information, which can result in financial losses, operational downtime or loss of customer trust.

Certified Experts — experts who hold international certifications (including CISA) and possess competencies in IT risk management, information systems auditing and cybersecurity