In network auditing, what does the recorded information help to confirm?

In the context of network auditing, the primary purpose of recording information is to ensure that network procedures are being carried out correctly. This involves monitoring and documenting various activities within the network to verify that they align with established operational protocols and best practices. When the recorded information indicates that network activities are following the prescribed procedures, it confirms the integrity and reliability of the network's operation.

Correctly operating network procedures is vital for maintaining security, performance, and compliance within an organization’s information systems. Auditing allows for the review of activities that might include access controls, change management, incident response, and overall adherence to the network's operational policies.

While hardware configuration changes can be part of the information gathered during audits, confirming such changes is often a subset of a broader review of network procedures. Quality of service improvements and user compliance with privacy policies are also important, but they typically represent different focuses of network management and compliance rather than the fundamental confirmation of operational efficacy that network auditing seeks to achieve.