Louis Gusbar

I learned that C# is pronounced “see sharp” and that it is a general-purpose, multi-paradigm programming language which means that it can work across a multiple operating systems and domains. Applications run on these programming languages and the languages are built around certain instructions that can be procedural or object oriented. C# and…[Read more]

Web applications have become such a target for hackers because they are direct port into the database. Many web applications are either imputing information directly into databases or pulling information directly form the database or a combination of both. Therefore this gives hackers a public direct point of access.

Injection flaws are…[Read more]

Storing information in separate small tables allows us to update a piece of information once instead of many times. In this set up we update the information on one table and then each time that information is referenced in another table, the updated information appears. Instead of updating that piece of information in every spot it would appear…[Read more]

Form apps are stored locally on your device and do not need a connection to the outside world. Advantage of a form app is that you do not need an internet connection for them to work. Disadvantage is that they will be less functional because they have limited information and cannot connect with other people. Web apps require a connection to the…[Read more]

The reason we spent so much time talking about this is because DBs hold all the vital information that hackers want to get. They contain all the private and sensitive information that we are trying to secure. the two main levels of security are at the client and server. At the client level it is important that there is a password policy the…[Read more]

I prefer a GUI. I am not familiar with all the commands necessary for a CLI and I find using a mouse to navigate mich easier. GUI’s aste much easier for beginners and are much easier to use for most programs. However, GUI is going to add complexity and can slow down applications. CLI is not as intuitive or easy to use but is very powerful and…[Read more]

We care about domains because they are the way that organizations control and secure how users interact with each other and with the rest of the internet. They allow for IT policies and procedures to be enforced on the users and they help to keep unauthorized users from access sensitive information. It is not necessary at home because there are…[Read more]

Most of what hackers want is the data kept in storage. Therefore understanding storage is vital for IT auditors. With an understanding of the physical and digital components of information, storage is necessary in order to audit how well a company is protecting and accessing the data in the storage.

Yes, I think understanding how corporate networks are set up will help us become better auditors. I think understanding how standard the set up usually is will help us see when errors are made or when there are oversights and omissions. Also, understadning how the networks set up IP addresses is helpful for understanding how users log into…[Read more]

I think you are asking us to download the different operating systems and to use the different types of hosting technology to make us aware that there are a very wide range of configurations we can encounter as an IT Auditor. I do not think its feasible to teach us about all the different virtual machines or operating systems or cloud/locally…[Read more]

I think another good analogy is a referee in sports. If you have played the sport you are officiating you understand the moving parts much better. And your officiating you will be much more efficient and accurate. Having that understanding of the basic physical properties gives you a better perspective to make judgment calls. Knowing the physical…[Read more]

IT Auditors review an organizations Information Technology systems, operations, controls, and strategy to ensure that all of those components are appropriately maintained to ensure that the organizations is adequately protecting all the information they have collected from employees, customers, suppliers and vendors is safe and accurate. They are…[Read more]