Security Auditor Skills

Question

What are the skills required to become a Security Auditor?

Answer 1

The most important and basic skill required to become a Security Auditor is Auditing Computer Applications because the job is all about auditing. Other skills required would be:

• Knowledge of regulatory and industry data security standards
• Operating Systems such as Windows, UNIX and Linux 
•  Databases (MSSQL and ORACLE)
• C, C++, C#, Java, python PHP programming languages
• ACL, IDEA and/or similar software programs for data analysis
• Fidelis, ArcSight, Niksun, Websense, ProofPoint, BlueCoat and/or similar auditing and network defense tools
• Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols

Answer 2

Hi Ram, following skills are required to become a Security Auditor:

• Knowledge of current security standards including HIPAA, PCI, SOX, NIST, EU/Safe Harbor, GLBA and FFIEC

• ISO, ITIL and COBIT frameworks

• Operating systems including Windows, UNIX, and Linux

• Database platforms such as MSSQL, Oracle and MySQL

• C, C++, C#, Java, and PHP programming languages

• Data analysis software such as ACL or IDEA

• Network penetration and testing tools including Fidelis, ArcSight, Niksun, Websense, ProofPoint, and BlueCoat

• Hardware and software firewalls and intrusion detection protocols

Answer 3

Hi,

The skill set should be there of a security auditor are as follows:

• Extensive knowledge of data management and information security principles
• Highly efficient at designing, developing and testing information security systems
• Ability to design and monitor secured data management systems
• Flexible to travel and work at clients' locations
• Superior organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Oracle, SQL, Networks, Firewalls, Cloud computing.