Publisher's Synopsis
Please note this is a Short Discount publication.;This major guide covers the fundamental task of auditing the system development life cycle [SDLC]. Computer Auditors have realised the major task is to prevent errors and negligence by participating in system development stages. This is a clear and detailed guide for auditors to objectively assess the effectiveness of system development and implement controls for maintaining data and system integrity. The guide is designed to provide audit and review programmes for each major phase and it assumes a large system which processes sensitive data. With more experience in dealing with SDLC auditing there is better information available now about how this job should be done. For the first time, this knowledge has been compiled in this definitive guide for EDP auditors, both internal and external.;Areas covered in this guide include an ADLC that encompasses generally accepted phases, appropriate control criteria, detailed audit steps for assessing SDLC methods, audit checklist, tools and techniques. The audit role for each life cycle phase is supported by a full audit program and guidelines for reporting are discussed.;The authors are all internationally recognized experts in the field of EDP auditing. Zella Ruthberg is a private consultant and the co-author of the EDPAF reference document "Control Objectives". John Lainhart is the Assistant Inspector General in the US Department of Transport. Bonnie Fisher is the Chief of the Information Security Section of the US Internal Revenue Service.
