As part of its annual work plan for 2015, the Office of Internal Audit conducted an audit of WFP’s network and communications systems focusing on the period 1 January 2014 to 31 August 2015. Network configurations and their administration represent an organization’s first line of defence in relation to the security and availability of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems and data. The audit was conducted in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.