Outsourcing IT audits to external experts provides access to a specialized talent pool with extensive experience in conducting high-level audits. These professionals possess up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory requirements as well a emerging threats. In addition to having experience and certification for IT audits, our IT auditors are certified for Microsoft 365/Azure solutions. This means that as an added benefit, they can point you IT people in the right direction with regards to technical measures in order to comply with specific controls in standards.
There can be a lot of benefits to outsource IT audits.
- 1. Access to expertise:
- Outsourcing IT audits to external experts provides access to a specialized talent pool with extensive experience in conducting high-level audits.
- 2. Cost-effective compared to in house audit:
- Outsourcing IT audits can offer cost savings for companies compared to costs associated with maintaining a full-time in-house auditing team.
- 3. External objectivity and independence:
- Our IT auditors being external, provide an objective and unbiased perspective during the auditing process. Being independent from the company’s internal operations, they can identify potential risks and shortcomings without any internal biases or conflicts of interest.
- 4. Advanced Tools and Technologies:
- Infoguard uses advanced GRC software to conduct comprehensive assessments efficiently. Using these resources our IT auditors can perform in-depth technical testing and analysis, identifying vulnerabilities that might otherwise go unnoticed with limited in-house resources.
- 5. Focus on Core Business Activities:
- Outsourcing IT audits allows companies to focus on their core business activities without diverting significant resources to audit-related tasks.
- 6. Flexibility and Scalability:
- We as external IT auditors offer flexibility in tailoring our services to meet the specific needs of each company. Whether it’s conducting regular audits, responding to incidents, or addressing compliance requirements, outsourcing allows for scalable solutions that adapt to the company’s evolving IT landscape.
- 7. Timely and Efficient Audits:
- We pride ourselves in conducting audits within specified timeframes. This ensures timely delivery of audit reports, enabling companies to promptly address identified issues and implement necessary improvements.
- 8. Confidentiality and Data Security:
- Infoguard prioritizes client confidentiality and data security. By signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and adhering to industry standards, they ensure that sensitive company information remains protected throughout the auditing process.
Most if not all governance system require an internal audit function. For instance requirement 9.2.2 Internal audit programme in ISO 27001:2022 specifies in part that :
„The organization shall plan, establish, implement and maintain an audit programme(s), including the frequency, methods, responsibilities, planning requirements and reporting. „ISO 27001:2022 furthermore features a control nr. 5.36 – Compliance With Policies, Rules and Standards for Information Security where „Compliance with the organization’s information security policy, topic-specific policies, rules and standards shall be regularly reviewed.“
The NIS-2 Quality Mark Control 1.25 Independent assessment of information security specifies that : „The organisation must conduct an independent assessment at planned intervals to determine whether the organisation is operating in accordance with the requirements of the NIS2 Quality Mark standard, and in accordance with the organisation’s own information security requirements in the form of internal rules, agreements, processes and procedures.“
Infoguard has extensive experience in performing IT audits and we specialice in both ISO 27001 and NIS Quality mark audits. For more information please contact us at infoguard@infoguard.is