IT and Information security audit

By conducting interviews, reviewing technical controls, and reviewing the effectiveness of policy/procedure implementation, we will verify that a commercial bank complies with the requirements of the National Bank in the following components:

• Identification of risks
• Protection of information assets
• Discovery of cyber security incident
• Response to cyber security incident
• Business process recovery. 

The company's IT strategy should be formulated, continuously updated, and aligned with business objectives. An IT audit is an impartial examination of IT processes that:

• Assesses the effectiveness of IT support for core business operations
• Identifies opportunities to leverage new technologies and approaches
• Uncovers potential business growth through IT assets and resources
• Evaluates the necessity of IT governance, services, applications, and their integration
• Measures the effectiveness of business continuity management processes
• Justifies IT investments and costs
• Identifies information security risks and mitigation strategies
• Assesses compliance with local regulations and industry best practices
• Determines the adequacy of policies and procedures to safeguard critical systems and data.

SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) is a vital messaging system for financial institutions, facilitating secure information exchange.

BDO Digital offers Georgian companies an audit of their SWIFT environment under the Customer Security Program (CSP). This program ensures adherence to industry best practices for secure financial communication.