Auditor – IT Auditor – Term List

This post provides an easy index with brief descriptions of the most common terms and tools for the IT Auditor job.

The index includes three lists, starting with the 5 Top Terms and Tools for all users. Members can also access 25 or more Core Terms and 10 or more Key IT Tools for this job.

If available, we link topics on this page to their matching items in the IT Terms section for easy navigation.

Top Terms and Tools

• Access Controls
  Rules and methods used to regulate who can view or use resources in an IT environment.
• Audit Trail
  A record that shows who has accessed a computer system and what operations they have performed.
• Compliance
  Adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies relevant to IT and data management.
• Risk Assessment
  The process of identifying and evaluating potential threats to IT systems and data.
• System Integrity
  The accuracy and consistency of stored data and system operations over its entire lifecycle.

Section Index

• Common Job Terms
• Top IT Tools