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How the audit works

AdTech audits are tailor-made for each solution. The mission begins with a kick-off meeting bringing together the auditors and those involved in the solution, during which a general presentation of the scope to be audited is shared.

CESP then receives the documentation required for the audit and organizes technical workshops to define how the information will be shared, such as the transfer of source code, remote access or screen sharing.

The main stage of the audit is to obtain a clear and detailed understanding of how the audited solution works. Depending on the complexity of the methods, CESP may organize additional workshops to gain a more in-depth of the solution knowledge in addition to the documentation review. At this stage, CESP may make suggestions or recommendations on the overall design of the system being audited.

At the same time, CESP Data Science team is working to develop a test protocol tailored to the methodology of the solution audited. Depending on the situations, the audit protocol may be complex and require prior discussion with the members of the Scientific Committee.

Once the protocol has been validated internally, it is applied to data sets that are representative of the solution production operation. The results are incorporated into the report and presented at a working session with the Scientific Committee.

The audit report, validated by the Committee, is then sent to the solution team, who present their comments and action plan at a conciliation meeting.

Finally, the final audit is presented to the  Ad Tech College and is the subject of a press release.