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The SOA basic security architecture contains two main security components, a point of contact (PoC) and a trust service. This architecture also specifically illustrates two different point-of-contact elements: a transport layer PoC and a Web services PoC.

If you're an IT auditor, then you need to list the top priority for your desktop auditing. Here is the simple 6 priority that you should perform

1. PC Audit utilising Active Directory or NetBIOS
2. Network Logon Script
3. Remote Audit – no need for Network logon Script
4. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) or the Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI protocol
5. Manual, floppy disk, USB
6. Web audit through your internal Intranet or external Internet.

Any other opinion?

ACCA UK has published an Orientation Guide PDF document - opens in a new window for international students who are planning to study the ACCA Qualification in the UK.

The guide has been developed to assist students in their decision-making prior to relocating to the UK, and features such key issues as arriving in the UK, its employment market and services provided by ACCA UK.

ACCA is delighted to announce the availability of a new series of 16 examiners' approach online presentations - one for each global paper of the ACCA Qualification. These new and innovative presentations will provide you - wherever you are based in the world - with a real insight into the examiners' expectations of students in the ACCA exams.

The content of each presentation has been prepared and approved by each examiner, although the voices are those of actors portraying the roles of an interviewer and an examiner in discussion. They cover the main themes of each paper, information on exam structure, advice on exam technique, tips on how to succeed, and potential problem areas. The interviews - which are free of charge to watch online or download - are essential viewing for all

How long were students allowed to complete it?
Candidates had to complete both papers within three years of registering as a student, and had a further two years to complete their professional experience module.

Does completion give a designation?
Yes, the designation for the Qualification in Computer Auditing is QiCA.

What were the entry requirements?
Entry required five GCSE passes including Mathematics and English, plus two A levels. Equivalent Irish Leaving Certificate grades, equivalent Scottish National Qualifications and vocational equivalents were all similarly acceptable.