Mujahidul Haque

📋 Audit Alignment with Enterprise Policies & Process Guidelines

Software systems cannot be evaluated in isolation—they must align with the enterprise’s broader governance framework, operational processes, and business objectives. My audit therefore integrates:

🏛️ Organizational Compliance References

+ Organizational Quality Manual: Software conformance to declared quality policies and process excellence goals
+ Process Guidelines & SOPs: Validation of whether software supports actual execution of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
+ Business Objectives & KPIs: Audit traceability linking software features and controls to specific business targets
+ Risk Management Framework: Identification of residual risks in software usage against organizational risk appetite
+ Information Governance Policy: Data ownership, access, security, and classification compliance
+ Digital Transformation or BD Roadmap: Conformity of software with long-term enterprise IT strategy and modernization plans

📏 Controls & Criteria Used in Audit Scoring

Each audit incorporates controls and measurable criteria drawn from both international standards and organizational documents.

Audit Source Criteria Used ISO/IEC 25010Functional suitability, maintainability, reliability ISO/IEC 27001 / 27701Confidentiality, integrity, availability, personal data handling ISO/IEC 12207 / CMMI-DEV Process maturity, traceability, and lifecycle integrity IEEE Standards (e.g., 1012, 830) Verification & validation processes, requirement completeness OWASP ASVS Security controls, session management, input validation Internal SOPs & Quality Manuals Business flow validation, audit trails, user accessibility Business Development Documents Feature-set alignment with product vision, innovation roadmap.

Audit checklists are customized per organization, while the ranking uses a transparent and explainable point system.

👥 Human Competency & Organizational Readiness Assessment

Effective software quality depends on people and infrastructure support just as much as code. This is why I include a competency audit of the human elements:

People Competency Evaluation Areas

Software Development & QA Team

• Coding and architecture design proficiency
• Awareness of secure coding practices and SDLC standards

System Administrators & DBAs
• OS/Database optimization, patching, backup routines
• Disaster recovery readiness

Security & Compliance Officers
• Identity and access management expertise
• Audit log monitoring, data breach response capabilities

IT Infrastructure & Support Engineers
• Knowledge of cloud/on-premise deployment
• Network resilience, uptime assurance

Middle & Executive Management
• Understanding of digital strategy, ERP lifecycle, and audit implications
• Responsiveness to audit recommendations and remediation plans

Each role is assessed through interviews, documented competencies, certifications, or performance logs.

🧭 Organizational Infrastructure & Management Support

A sound enterprise software ecosystem is enabled by the right infrastructure and leadership. My audit assesses:
+ Infrastructure Capacity: Servers, cloud provisioning, backups, failover mechanisms
+ ICT Governance Framework: Defined roles, escalation paths, and decision rights
+ Support from Management: Budget allocation, leadership commitment, openness to change
+ IT Policy Enforcement: Evidence of regular reviews, non-conformance handling, and compliance records

📌 Final Recommendations

The Software Benchmark Audit does not just point out weaknesses— it offers targeted, actionable recommendations to:
+ Optimize system performance and security
+ Close conformance gaps
+ Improve documentation and maintainability
+ Empower internal teams through training and best practices
+ Align IT systems more closely with long-term enterprise strategy

Output: Software Benchmark Scorecard

Each audited software receives a composite score based on domain-level compliance and maturity. This may be presented as: