Business owners need to conduct regular IT audits to make sure that their systems are uncompromised and that their employees are up-to-date on their cybersecurity know-how. These audits also provide a way to be sure costs, speeds, and protocols are on point. IT audit constitutes an assessment of IT system management, its alignment to corporate management, vision, mission and organizational goals.

Depending on how large your organization is, you can either run a single comprehensive IT audit or audit different areas of your infrastructure individually. And depending on what your IT processes look like, there are a few different types of IT audits you can consider to shore up security. In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in organizational operations, the need for robust IT systems audit practices has never been more critical.

This training on IT systems audit is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, secure, and optimize IT systems in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Target Participants

Training on IT Systems Audit is ideal for IT Professionals, Information Security Officers, Internal and External Auditors, Compliance Officers, Risk Managers, System Administrators, Network Administrators and Software Developers.

What You Will Learn

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

• Gain a solid understanding of IT systems audit, its principles, and the importance of aligning with regulatory standards and industry best practices
• Learn the principles of IT governance, roles and responsibilities, and explore frameworks such as COBIT to enhance organizational decision-making and accountability
• Develop the skills to identify, assess, and manage IT risks
• Learn how to plan and execute IT audits, including conducting interviews, documenting findings, and establishing robust audit trails
• Evaluate software development processes, implement application security controls, and promote secure coding practices

Course Duration

Classroom Based – 5 Days

Online – 7 Days

Course Outline

Introduction IT Systems Audit

• Overview of IT systems audit
• Importance of IT audit in organizations
• Key terms and concepts in IT audit

Types of IT Audits

• Cybersecurity Audits
• Enterprise-level IT Structure Audits
• Existing Systems and Applications audits
• Physical IT Facility audits
• Third Party Audits
• Server Audits

Key Areas of an IT Audit

• System security
• Standards and procedures
• Performance monitoring
• Documentation and reporting
• Systems development

IT Governance

• Principles of IT governance
• Roles and responsibilities in IT governance
• IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT)
• IT Risk Management

Audit Planning and Execution

• Developing an audit plan
• Executing audit procedures
• Interviewing techniques and documentation

Credit Information Management

• Overview of credit information management processes
• Handling and processing credit-related data
• Compliance with credit reporting regulations

Data Accuracy and Integrity

• Ensuring accuracy and integrity of credit data
• Data validation and verification processes
• Measures to prevent data inaccuracies and errors

Audit Trail and Logging

• Audit trails for all credit-related activities
• Logging and monitoring access to sensitive data
• Reviewing and analyzing audit logs for anomalies

Compliance with Credit Reporting Laws

• Security of Credit Information Storage
• Familiarity with relevant credit reporting laws and regulations
• Ensuring compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) or equivalent local regulations
• Documentation and reporting requirements

Cloud Computing Security

• Security considerations in cloud environments
• Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Assessing cloud provider security

Physical Security and Environmental Controls

• Access Controls and Data Privacy
• Securing physical facilities
• Environmental controls (e.g., temperature, humidity)
• Data center security

Audit Reporting and Communication

• Compliance with Credit Reporting Laws
• Effective communication of audit findings
• Writing audit reports
• Presenting findings to stakeholders

Training Approach

This training on IT systems audit is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in their respective fields of practice. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, presentations, group works and case studies.

Training notes and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training on IT Systems audit, participants will be issued a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs.