This comprehensive course provides the knowledge and skills to conduct effective IT audits and manage compliance requirements across technology environments. Participants will learn audit planning, control testing, evidence collection, and reporting techniques specific to IT systems and processes. The program covers major compliance frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry standards for information technology. Through practical exercises and case studies, attendees will develop the expertise to assess IT controls, identify risks, and ensure organizational compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
IT Auditing and Compliance Management
Information Technology and Digital Systems
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Key learning objectives for this course include:
- Develop comprehensive IT audit plans and programs
- Implement IT control frameworks and assessment methodologies
- Conduct risk-based IT audits across various technology domains
- Manage regulatory compliance requirements for IT systems
- Develop and test IT general controls and application controls
- Create effective audit reports and recommendations
- Implement continuous monitoring and compliance automation
- Manage relationships with external auditors and regulators
- Develop IT compliance frameworks and governance structures
Target Audience
- IT Auditors
- Compliance Managers
- Information Security Professionals
- IT Managers
- Risk Management Professionals
- Internal Auditors
- Governance Professionals
- Security Analysts
Methodology
- Audit planning workshops
- Control testing exercises
- Case studies of audit findings
- Regulatory requirement analysis
- Report writing activities
- Stakeholder communication role-plays
- Individual audit planning projects
Personal Impact
- Enhanced auditing and compliance skills
- Improved risk assessment and analysis abilities
- Stronger technical knowledge of IT controls
- Increased confidence in audit execution
- Better communication and reporting skills
- Professional growth in IT auditing career
Organizational Impact
- Improved IT control environment and risk management
- Enhanced regulatory compliance and reduced penalties
- Better protection of organizational assets and data
- Increased stakeholder confidence and trust
- Stronger governance and oversight
- Reduced security incidents and breaches
Course Outline
IT Auditing Fundamentals
Concepts & Framework- IT auditing concepts and principles
- Audit standards and frameworks
- Audit lifecycle and methodology
- Professional standards and ethics
- Risk-based audit planning
- Audit program development
- Scope definition and objectives
- Resource planning and scheduling
Control Frameworks
Framework Implementation- COBIT framework application
- NIST cybersecurity framework
- ISO 27001 implementation
- ITIL control integration
- Control objective development
- Control testing methodologies
- Evidence collection techniques
- Control deficiency evaluation
IT General Controls
Domain Audits- Access control audits
- Change management audits
- IT operations audits
- System development audits
- Network security controls
- Database security controls
- Operating system controls
- Application controls
Compliance Management
Regulatory Requirements- SOX compliance requirements
- GDPR and data privacy
- Industry-specific regulations
- International standards
- Compliance program development
- Policy and procedure development
- Compliance monitoring
- Reporting and certification
Audit Execution
Testing Procedures- Substantive testing techniques
- Compliance testing approaches
- Data analytics in auditing
- Automated testing tools
- Evidence collection standards
- Documentation requirements
- Workpaper development
- Quality assurance processes
Reporting & Communication
Audit Reporting- Audit report development
- Finding categorization and rating
- Recommendation development
- Management response tracking
- Executive communication
- Audit committee reporting
- Management presentations
- Follow-up and verification
Emerging Trends
Advanced Topics- Cloud computing audits
- Agile and DevOps auditing
- AI and machine learning audits
- IoT and emerging technology audits
- Audit quality improvement
- Technology enablement
- Skills development
- Industry trends monitoring
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