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Ariana Levinson commented on the post, Week 1 Questions, on the site 8 years, 1 month ago
Jiefei, I absolutely agree with you that one of the biggest risks to an organization and it’s technology systems are its own employees. All controls regarding system configurations and access can be in place and functioning perfectly but if a user doesn’t understand what they can and cannot do with regards to the IT systems they use, or they do…[Read more]
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Ariana Levinson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
What are some current system-related risks that you have experienced in your organization?
One of the more interesting risks we’ve experienced with our IT systems is the increasingly available SaaS products. We have access to the application layer of such systems but the DB and OS layers are owned and controlled by the company who owns the p…[Read more]
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Ariana Levinson posted a new activity comment 8 years, 1 month ago
How does the control environment affect IT?
The control environment creates a guide of sorts, for how to interact with IT systems, administer to them, and work with them while maintaining the integrity and security of them and the business at large. Most “work” is performed using a computer. As such, almost all employees interact with IT sys…[Read more]
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Ariana Levinson commented on the post, Week 1 Questions, on the site 8 years, 1 month ago
What is the purpose of all auditors having some understanding of technology?
Many of the processes used today to conduct all sorts of business are done through technology. Medical systems are computerized, banks keep financials online now, not through paper, and most large transactions occur over the internet. An IT auditor would obviously…[Read more]
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Ariana Levinson commented on the post, Week 1 Questions, on the site 8 years, 1 month ago
I fully agree. Auditors are unable to do their jobs unless they understand what it is they’re testing. It only makes sense that an IT auditor needs to have a good grasp of IT terms, processes, systems, etc. else they would be unable to do their job effectively. Really, I would argue that all (IT, financial, business, etc.) auditors have some kind…[Read more]
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