SANS AUD507 GSNA Auditing Systems Applications Cloud
 
Conducting IT security audits at the enterprise level can be daunting, with the challenge of determining where to start and which controls to prioritize. Often, audits focus on less critical areas, wasting resources and leaving management unaware of actual organizational risks.

AUD507 equips students with the tools, techniques, and mindset needed for meaningful risk assessments and audits. By applying a risk-driven approach, students learn to identify critical controls, recommend implementation, and automate auditing tools for maximum efficiency.

What You Will Learn:

This course offers a risk-driven method for designing an enterprise security validation program covering systems, applications, and the cloud. Students learn audit best practices, delve into critical controls, and gain practical experience performing security tests across various areas. Hands-on labs reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop valuable skills, enabling students to measure and report on organizational risk effectively.

Skills Learned:

- Apply risk-based decision-making to auditing enterprise security
- Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize audits
- Establish secure baselines for computers and networks
- Perform cloud environment audits using automated tools
- Audit web applications, virtualization hosts, and container environments
- Utilize vulnerability assessment tools effectively
- Audit Active Directory Domains

Hands-On Training:

The course includes hands-on labs to reinforce learning and develop technical skills needed for audits. Students gain experience using tools and techniques to tackle real-world auditing challenges, such as network scanning, system measurements, and web auditing.

Course Components:

- AUD507, GSNA Training Program
- Enterprise Audit Fundamentals; Discovery and Scanning Tools

The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) certification validates practitioners' ability to apply risk analysis techniques and conduct technical audits. GSNA certification holders demonstrate proficiency in network and perimeter auditing, web application auditing, and auditing in Windows and Unix environments.