On October 10, Tony Myers-Burton, Electrosoft’s Director of IT Audit Programs, joined other federal IT audit experts for a one-hour ATARC educational webinar, “Challenges and Approaches: Improving Federal IT Audit Readiness and Outcomes.” Electrosoft sponsored the event.
Panelists discussed the challenges federal agencies face in terms of demonstrating compliance with federal IT audit controls contained in guidelines such as Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE), Financial Improvement and Readiness Guidance (FIAR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance, as well as many others. They noted that part of the struggle resides in attempting to achieve a state of audit readiness that would minimize IT audit findings, improve FIAR compliance, and understand the options for remediating IT audit findings.
Panelists described their organization’s progress related to independent IT audits and the unique challenges they faced. In addition, they described their efforts toward achieving an unqualified (clean) audit opinion, the ultimate goal of IT audits.
Electrosoft’s Tony Meyers-Burton remarked, “The biggest challenge is getting leadership involved and getting the culture to change. Also, you’ve got to move at a pace the organization can absorb.”
Tom Suder, ATARC CEO, moderated the panelist discussion that included:
Tamara Lilly | Assistant Inspector General, Cybersecurity & IT Audits, Office of Inspector General, U.S. Health & Human Services
Khalid Hasan | Inspector General, Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency
Charles Mitchell | Director for Cybersecurity, Office of Audit and Evaluation, Office of the Inspector General, U.S. Department of Commerce
Anita Goldshine | Cybersecurity Audit Support, Cybersecurity & Privacy Operations Center, Compliance Branch, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tony Myers-Burton | Director of IT Audit Programs, Electrosoft
Watch the full webinar recording now.
About Electrosoft
Electrosoft delivers comprehensive technology-based solutions and services that propel mission success for federal government customers. Specializing in cybersecurity, Electrosoft supports civilian and defense organizations in advancing cybersecurity postures, achieving digital transformation and adopting agile approaches to improve operational efficiency and security. Recognized for deep domain knowledge and mature management practices, the company is rated at Maturity Level 3 for CMMI-DEV and CMMI-SVC and is certified under ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 and ISO 27001. The rapidly growing 8(a), economically disadvantaged, women-owned small business (EDWOSB) and WOSB is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Learn more at www.electrosoft-inc.com.