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commonly used search tools such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo. There are several oth-
er powerful search tools available for use, and most of them are free. Each of these
search engines are able to search for information using different word combinations
and even more complex search requests.
The Internet has made the life of a researcher and learner much easier as they are now
able to find most of the information they need within a short time. The new challenge
for the researcher and learner is trying to find information required from a vast array
of information provided by search engines.
Businesses also make use of these search engines to look for business information and
also to collaborate and validate information they have on competitors, for example.
Not all the information you find on the Internet is factually correct. Some of the in-
formation may be out of date, or the conclusion made in the documents was based on
wrong analysis. The IS auditor has to ensure that enterprises have policies and pro-
cedures in place on how such information is collected and used for producing com-
pany reports or research results. Incorrect data will often result into incorrect inform-
ation.
The technologies we have reviewed in this chapter are only a small percentage of what
the IS auditor is expected to know, but the information provided will help as a starting
point. The IS auditor can use the Internet and other sources to investigate technologies not
covered in this chapter. What is important is being able to understand what the technology
being researched is all about and what the possible audit objectives could be so that the
IS auditor can understand how to formulate appropriate conclusions and recommendations
which are directly linked to the audit objectives.
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