It’s likely that as an auditor you will at some point be asked to perform an audit of the technology. Although it might seem like a new task that you have to add to your to-do list of tasks, a tech audit is a vital step to ensure that your clients’ technology is in good working order and is aligned with business goals.
Tech audits may take a variety of forms. They can be a holistic review of all the technologies a business uses and could also focus on specific areas of concern. Tech audits are a process that involves documenting and evaluating the needs effectiveness, effectiveness, and value of each technology being used. This can be a difficult task, especially for large businesses that use hundreds of applications.
An audit of technology can be used to determine if an organization is adhering to industry guidelines and regulations or if it’s benefiting from any opportunities to save money. Additionally, it could help to ensure that employees are educated on the correct and safe usage of technology used by the company.
While the American public’s abysmal cyber-hygiene is a problem for everyone, it’s a much bigger problem for businesses, that must keep their systems up-to-date to protect themselves from data breaches, save money and deliver the best possible customer experience. A regular audit of your technology is essential to stay up to date and avoiding costly failures. In the end, it’s the difference between a company that is at the top of its game and one struggling to remain in business.