Emergence of Cyber Security Audit: How Cybersecurity Audit Will Be Helpful For Business in the Age of Digital Transformation

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  • Vishnu P. K. Junior Research Fellow, Sree Narayana College, Kannur
  • Anil P. V. Assistant Professor, Pazhassi Raja NSS College, Mattannur

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https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v56i9.62-64p

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Cybersecurity has become one of the serious challenges faced by every type of organization and society. A cybersecurity audit is a complete evaluation and analysis of the IT infrastructure of a business organization. In protecting businesses in the ongoing battle against cyber threats, the cybersecurity audit plays a vital role. This article explores the new buzzword “cybersecurity audit†and we also attempt to answer how cybersecurity audit will be helpful for business firms in the age of digital transformation.

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2021-09-30

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P. K., V., & P. V., A. (2021). Emergence of Cyber Security Audit: How Cybersecurity Audit Will Be Helpful For Business in the Age of Digital Transformation. The Management Accountant Journal, 56(9), 62–64. https://doi.org/10.33516/maj.v56i9.62-64p

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