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System audit
6-2-1 System audit
System audits are crucial as companies engage in developmental operations.
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System audit
A “system audit” is a comprehensive verification and evaluation of the system by an independent third-party “system auditor.” After the audit is performed, the system auditor provides suggestions and advice to the concerned
parties.
(1)Purpose of system audits
The purpose of system audits is to determine whether or not an information
system is contributing to management efforts based on a wide-perspective
investigation of the system.
The following are general items to consider.
• Whether there are safeguards in place to ensure the reliability of the information system with respect to failure
•Whether there are safeguards in place to ensure the safety of the information
system with respect to disasters and unauthorized access
• Whether the information system is efficiently contributing to the company’s
management policy and strategy
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