Technology Audit Foundation: Learn IT Audit Best Practices

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day course provides a solid foundation in technology auditing. Participants will learn essential concepts, methodologies, and best practices for conducting effective IT audits. The course covers key areas such as audit planning, risk assessment, control evaluation, and reporting techniques.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of technology auditing and its role in organizations
• Learn to plan and execute IT audits using industry-standard methodologies
• Develop skills in identifying and assessing IT risks and controls
• Gain proficiency in using IT audit tools and techniques
• Understand how to evaluate compliance with IT standards and regulations

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Technology Auditing

• Overview of IT auditing concepts and principles
• The role of IT auditors in organizations
• IT audit frameworks and standards
• IT governance and risk management

Day 2: IT Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Audit planning process and methodologies
• Risk assessment techniques for IT audits
• Identifying key IT risks and controls
• Developing an IT audit plan

Day 3: IT Control Evaluation

• Types of IT controls and their importance
• Evaluating general IT controls
• Application control assessment
• Data analytics in IT auditing

Day 4: IT Audit Tools and Techniques

• Overview of IT audit tools and software
• Computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
• Continuous auditing and monitoring
• IT security assessment tools

Day 5: IT Audit Reporting and Compliance

• Effective IT audit reporting techniques
• Communicating audit findings to stakeholders
• IT compliance auditing (e.g., GDPR, SOX)
• Emerging trends in technology auditing

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to plan and execute IT audits using industry-standard methodologies
• Proficiency in identifying and assessing IT risks and controls
• Hands-on experience with IT audit tools and techniques
• Skills to produce effective IT audit reports and communicate findings