In the world of Cybersecurity, things are everchanging. This week Cybersecurity expert and CEO & Co-Founder of Trava Security Jim Goldman and Ben Phillips CPA and Director at KSM, discuss the differences between an audit and an assessment when it comes to information security internal risk assessments.
Understanding the difference between a cybersecurity audit and assessment is crucial whether you are a business owner, IT professional, or auditor. Jim and Ben shed light on the motivation behind each - whether they are customer-driven or regulatory - and offer thoughts on which is right for you. If you are seeking cybersercurity certifications like SOC2 or ISO, knowing the difference is an important part of the process - along with patience, lots of patience!