Unit 3: Audi Mechanisms

Question 1

In what way could a virtual machine image be useful for audit mechanisms?

Answer 1

They image which is a configuration baseline provides evidence, along with the logs of the build process, that all instances of the virtual machine will implement adequate controls

Question 2

Name two reasons for conducting audits

Answer 2

1. To identify and manage risks. In other words, risk audits can provide reasonable assurance:
   (a) that adequate risk controls exists
   (b) that they are operationally effective