It Security Audit Checklist

Security Governance

□ Security strategy documented
□ Policies comprehensive and current
□ Standards defined and enforced
□ Procedures detailed
□ Guidelines available
□ Roles/responsibilities clear
□ Security organization structured
□ Reporting lines established
□ Budget adequate
□ Metrics defined
□ Performance measured
□ Improvement continuous

Access Control Management

□ Access control policy enforced
□ User registration controlled
□ User access provisioning managed
□ Privileged access restricted
□ Access rights reviewed regularly
□ Password management enforced
□ Multi-factor authentication deployed
□ Single sign-on implemented
□ Account lockout configured
□ Inactive accounts disabled
□ Service accounts secured
□ Emergency access controlled

Network Security

□ Network architecture secure
□ Segmentation implemented
□ Firewalls configured properly
□ IDS/IPS operational
□ VPN access controlled
□ Wireless security enforced
□ Remote access secured
□ Network monitoring active
□ Traffic analysis performed
□ Vulnerability scanning regular
□ Penetration testing conducted
□ Patch management current

Data Protection

□ Data classification implemented
□ Encryption standards enforced
□ Data at rest protected
□ Data in transit secured
□ Key management robust
□ Data loss prevention active
□ Backup procedures verified
□ Recovery capability tested
□ Retention policies followed
□ Disposal procedures secure
□ Privacy controls implemented
□ Compliance maintained

Application Security

□ Secure coding standards followed
□ Security requirements defined
□ Threat modeling performed
□ Security testing conducted
□ Code reviews performed
□ Vulnerability assessments done
□ Web application firewalls deployed
□ API security implemented
□ Database security configured
□ Input validation enforced
□ Output encoding implemented
□ Session management secure

Endpoint Security

□ Endpoint protection deployed
□ Antivirus/antimalware current
□ Host firewalls enabled
□ Patch management automated
□ Configuration standards enforced
□ Mobile device management active
□ Encryption enforced
□ USB controls implemented
□ Application whitelisting used
□ Browser security configured
□ Email security enabled
□ Asset inventory maintained

Identity Management

□ Identity lifecycle managed
□ Authentication mechanisms strong
□ Authorization properly configured
□ Federation implemented
□ Directory services secured
□ Privileged identity managed
□ Service accounts controlled
□ API keys secured
□ Certificates managed
□ Biometrics implemented appropriately
□ Identity governance active
□ Compliance maintained

Security Operations

□ SOC operational
□ 24/7 monitoring active
□ Log collection comprehensive
□ SIEM configured effectively
□ Correlation rules tuned
□ Threat intelligence integrated
□ Incident detection timely
□ Alert management efficient
□ Forensics capability ready
□ Threat hunting performed
□ Metrics tracked
□ Reporting effective

Incident Response

□ IR plan documented and current
□ IR team trained and ready
□ Roles/responsibilities defined
□ Contact information current
□ Detection capabilities adequate
□ Containment procedures ready
□ Eradication processes defined
□ Recovery procedures tested
□ Communication plan ready
□ Evidence preservation understood
□ Lessons learned captured
□ Improvements implemented

Physical Security

□ Physical access controlled
□ Data center security adequate
□ Server room access restricted
□ Visitor management enforced
□ Surveillance systems operational
□ Environmental controls working
□ Equipment disposal secure
□ Media handling controlled
□ Clean desk policy enforced
□ Printing controlled
□ Key management secure
□ Perimeter security effective

Third-Party Security

□ Vendor risk assessed
□ Security requirements contractual
□ Due diligence performed
□ Ongoing monitoring active
□ Access strictly controlled
□ Data protection enforced
□ Incident notification required
□ Compliance verified
□ Performance monitored
□ Audits conducted
□ Issues remediated
□ Relationships managed

Compliance & Audit

□ Regulatory requirements identified
□ Compliance framework implemented
□ Controls mapped
□ Testing performed regularly
□ Evidence collected
□ Gaps identified and closed
□ Audit program active
□ Findings tracked
□ Remediation timely
□ Certifications maintained
□ Reporting accurate
□ Continuous improvement shown