IT Auditing Training

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the "IT Auditing" training course, developed by Cambridge for Global Training. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need for effective IT auditing has become paramount for organisations to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of their IT systems and processes. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive IT audits, identify risks, and implement controls to safeguard organizational assets. Whether you are an IT professional, auditor, or manager, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to navigate the complexities of IT auditing and contribute to the resilience of your organisation's IT infrastructure.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Understanding IT Auditing: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices of IT auditing, including auditing standards and frameworks.
  • Risk Assessment and Management: Learn how to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with IT systems, data, and processes to ensure the security and integrity of organizational assets.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Understand the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to IT auditing, including GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific standards, and learn how to ensure compliance.
  • Audit Planning and Execution: Develop skills in audit planning, scoping, and execution, including the use of audit tools and techniques to assess controls and detect vulnerabilities.
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity: Explore key concepts in information security and cybersecurity and learn how to assess and strengthen security controls to protect against cyber threats.
  • Audit Reporting and Communication: Learn how to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and produce clear and concise audit reports.
  • Continuous Improvement: Understand the importance of continuous improvement in IT auditing processes and practices, and learn how to implement feedback mechanisms and lessons learned.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • IT professionals responsible for security, compliance, and risk management.
  • Auditors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in IT auditing.
  • Managers and executives involved in overseeing IT operations and governance.
  • Compliance officers and risk managers looking to strengthen IT controls.
  • Anyone interested in pursuing a career in IT auditing or information security.
Course Outline


Unit 1: Introduction to IT Auditing

 

  • Overview of IT Auditing Principles
  • Audit Standards and Frameworks
  • Roles and Responsibilities of IT Auditors
  • Audit Planning and Scoping
  • Audit Methodologies and Techniques

 

Unit 2: Risk Assessment and Management

 

  • Understanding Risk in IT Environments
  • Risk Assessment Techniques
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Control Design and Implementation
  • Monitoring and Reviewing Controls

 

Unit 3: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

 

  • Legal and Regulatory Landscape in IT Auditing
  • Industry-Specific Compliance Standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Compliance Auditing and Reporting
  • Managing Compliance Risks

 

Unit 4: Information Security and Cybersecurity

 

  • Information Security Fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Controls and Countermeasures
  • Incident Response and Management
  • Security Awareness and Training

 

Unit 5: Audit Reporting and Communication

 

  • Effective Communication in IT Auditing
  • Audit Reporting Guidelines and Templates
  • Presenting Findings to Stakeholders
  • Follow-up and Monitoring of Audit Recommendations
  • Continuous Improvement in Audit Processes
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IT Auditing Training
REF code: T-951
Date: 09 - 13 Dec 2024
City: Sydney
Language: English
Price: 6600 £

Course Description


Introduction

 

Welcome to the "IT Auditing" training course, developed by Cambridge for Global Training. In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the need for effective IT auditing has become paramount for organisations to ensure the integrity, security, and compliance of their IT systems and processes. 

 

This course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct comprehensive IT audits, identify risks, and implement controls to safeguard organizational assets. Whether you are an IT professional, auditor, or manager, this course will equip you with the tools and techniques needed to navigate the complexities of IT auditing and contribute to the resilience of your organisation's IT infrastructure.

 

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

 

  • Understanding IT Auditing: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, methodologies, and best practices of IT auditing, including auditing standards and frameworks.
  • Risk Assessment and Management: Learn how to identify, assess, and manage risks associated with IT systems, data, and processes to ensure the security and integrity of organizational assets.
  • Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Understand the legal and regulatory requirements relevant to IT auditing, including GDPR, HIPAA, and industry-specific standards, and learn how to ensure compliance.
  • Audit Planning and Execution: Develop skills in audit planning, scoping, and execution, including the use of audit tools and techniques to assess controls and detect vulnerabilities.
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity: Explore key concepts in information security and cybersecurity and learn how to assess and strengthen security controls to protect against cyber threats.
  • Audit Reporting and Communication: Learn how to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders, and produce clear and concise audit reports.
  • Continuous Improvement: Understand the importance of continuous improvement in IT auditing processes and practices, and learn how to implement feedback mechanisms and lessons learned.

 

Who Should Attend

 

  • IT professionals responsible for security, compliance, and risk management.
  • Auditors seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in IT auditing.
  • Managers and executives involved in overseeing IT operations and governance.
  • Compliance officers and risk managers looking to strengthen IT controls.
  • Anyone interested in pursuing a career in IT auditing or information security.

Course Outline


Unit 1: Introduction to IT Auditing

  • Overview of IT Auditing Principles
  • Audit Standards and Frameworks
  • Roles and Responsibilities of IT Auditors
  • Audit Planning and Scoping
  • Audit Methodologies and Techniques

Unit 2: Risk Assessment and Management

  • Understanding Risk in IT Environments
  • Risk Assessment Techniques
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • Control Design and Implementation
  • Monitoring and Reviewing Controls

Unit 3: Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

  • Legal and Regulatory Landscape in IT Auditing
  • Industry-Specific Compliance Standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Compliance Auditing and Reporting
  • Managing Compliance Risks

Unit 4: Information Security and Cybersecurity

  • Information Security Fundamentals
  • Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities
  • Security Controls and Countermeasures
  • Incident Response and Management
  • Security Awareness and Training

Unit 5: Audit Reporting and Communication

  • Effective Communication in IT Auditing
  • Audit Reporting Guidelines and Templates
  • Presenting Findings to Stakeholders
  • Follow-up and Monitoring of Audit Recommendations
  • Continuous Improvement in Audit Processes
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