From the course: Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment

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Select the assessors

Select the assessors

From the course: Performing a Technical Security Audit and Assessment

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Select the assessors

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- [Narrator] Once you've scheduled the assessment and chosen the testing techniques, the next step is to select the right people to conduct it. In previous chapters, I've outlined the required technical skillsets for assessors, emphasizing a solid understanding of IT, including networking, security concepts, operating systems, and firewalls. Additionally, assessors should stay updated on the latest security threats and technologies. The assessment lead should have experience in security audits, effective communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and strong project management capabilities. Assessors have essential responsibilities which differ depending on whether they are internal or external to the organization receiving the assessment. Internal assessors, typically from IT security or internal audit departments, coordinate with relevant stakeholders, conduct assessments following organizational policies, analyze results, recommend mitigations, and oversee retesting if…

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