SESSION GOAL:  After completing this session, you should understand the purposes of various systems assurance methodologies.

• Continue developing your understanding of new system assurance tools and techniques
• Read Gary Adna Ames, Deborah Lindberg and Khalid A. Razaki , Auditing the Internet, Today's CPA, January/February 2001.
• Read Hunton and Holstrum, The Role of Information Systems Auditors in WebTrust Assurance
• Visit the websites of the Big 5 firms. Do any firms offer their own "version" of CPA Webtrust or Systrust?
• Learn about other assurance services such as Truste, BBB Online and Verisign.
  
• Login to the CHATROOM and participate in the online discussion.