The essential processes that drive a business often heavily rely on highly technical automated systems.
Information technology systems must be constantly monitored and updated to meet the changing needs of your business, not only to achieve optimum efficiency, but also to mitigate risk and protect the integrity of your control structure and processes.
Through comprehensive management and assessment of IT-related risks, the result is a safer, more effective business model.
Who needs
technology risk management services? 
Any client who utilizes information technology systems is a candidate for technology risk management services, from small family-owned businesses to large international public companies.
We provide a wide range of cost-effective technology risk management services designed to allow for successful evaluation, review, monitoring and maintenance of your systems with minimal disruption to your daily operations.
What services are available?
We offer the following services to meet your business’s unique needs in the area of technology risk management:
Business Audit Assurance
We partner with other audit companies to assess and identify IT risk areas and provide support in evaluating the technology-based system of internal controls. This includes SAS 94 and 99 reviews for year end audits and Sarbanes-Oxley related reviews.
Third Party Assurance and SAS 70
As an outside independent third party, we offer attestation reviews of business processes and controls to report on design and operating effectiveness. Reviews include third-party attestation reviews, compliance with defined standards including SAS 70 reviews and agreed upon procedures engagements.
Internal Audit Partnering
If your internal audit department does not have experienced information technology professionals, we can provide technology risk assessment, audit and controls services to your internal audit department. Our team has direct experience working in various internal audit department environments.
IT General Controls Review
We assess your systems environment by performing an IT general controls review. This encompasses both functional and operational areas – management & organization of IT activities, physical security, logical security, networks, backup and recovery, personal computers, and operations. We deliver a comprehensive report on security and control weaknesses in your environment and recommend cost-effective solutions.
IT Security Review
We provide peace of mind that the appropriate controls are in place in your systems environments. We will systematically analyze all your information system platforms and determine the level of exposure to internal and external threats, both in your office and your remote systems. We provide a “hacker’s-eye-view” of what your network looks like and provide solutions for improvement.
Why should I engage Brown
Smith Wallace?
Our highly qualified, knowledgeable team is dedicated to offering the latest services to help your business stay ahead of industry trends.
We have the expertise to develop a technology risk management strategy that is the best fit for your company in terms of quality and cost-effectiveness. We are recognized as industry leaders, providing you with innovative methods of defense against vulnerability in your technology systems.
We make A Measurable Difference™™ by improving your business from the inside out, as we have the experience and expertise to know where to look for hidden value in your information technology systems.
What else should I consider?
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