Guide to IT Auditing is an essential course for auditors tasked with examining the complex and dynamic world of Information Technology within organizations. The IT audit CPE course features a detailed breakdown of the various aspects of IT auditing, from governance to applications and outsourced operations. Participants in this IT audit CPE will benefit from learning the specific audit steps required to thoroughly evaluate each area of the IT function. The auditing CPE course provides practical insights into identifying and applying controls to IT systems, understanding the intricacies of networking devices, and assessing outsourced IT operations. By focusing on real-world applications, this course empowers auditors with the skills to navigate the complexities of IT auditing, enhancing their ability to safeguard against potential risks and ensure the integrity of IT systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Recognize the types of controls that can be applied to a system.
Specify how a ranking system might be formulated to identify a group of IT audits to be performed.
Identify the different types of audit activities associated with each area of the IT function.
Recognize the different hardware and software network devices used to protect a computer system from attackers.
Identify the reports an IT vendor can provide an auditor regarding its system of controls.
Recognize the concerns associated with offshoring an IT function.
Specify the characteristics of a continuous auditing system.
Major Topics
IT Auditing
Audit Process
Auditing IT Governance
Auditing Entity-Level Controls
Auditing Cybersecurity Programs
Auditing Data Centers
Auditing Networking Devices
Auditing Windows Servers
Auditing Web Servers and Web Applications
Auditing Databases
IT Auditing Efficiency
