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Objective

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The objectives of this security audit are to:

  • Identify any security vulnerabilities present in the data ETL and visualisation layer of the application

  • Assess the effectiveness of existing security controls

  • Provide recommendations for improving the overall security of the data ETL and visualisation application

Scope

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The scope of the audit includes:

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  • Penetration testing of any systems other than the data ETL and visualisation application itself

  • Physical security of the hosting environment

Methodology

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The audit will be conducted using the following methodology:

  • A combination of automated and manual testing techniques will be employed

  • Industry-standard testing frameworks and tools will be used

  • The OWASP Top 10 security risks will be used as a guide for testing scenarios

  • SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors could be as additional guidelines

  • Additional testing scenarios will be developed to assess the specific security risks associated with data ETL and visualisation applications, such as data leakage and data corruption

Deliverables

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The following deliverables will be provided upon completion of the audit:

  • A detailed report of findings, including a prioritized prioritised list of vulnerabilities and recommended remediation steps

  • An executive summary of the findings and recommendations

  • A debrief session to review the findings and recommendations with the development team and stakeholders

Roles and Responsibilities

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The following roles and responsibilities have been established for the audit:

  • The audit team will be responsible for conducting the audit and producing the deliverables

  • The data ETL, visualisation and application development team will be responsible for providing access to the application and its components, as well as providing any necessary assistance during the audit

  • Stakeholders from the organization organisation will be responsible for reviewing the findings and recommendations and implementing any necessary remediation steps

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