The Information Systems Auditor Course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to excel in information systems auditing and control. This program provides comprehensive coverage of information systems auditing domains and best practices in IT audit and assurance.
By the end of this training program, participants should be able to:
Understand the principles of information systems auditing.
Apply best practices in information systems control and assurance.
Enhance their career prospects in IT audit and governance.
Prepare for relevant certifications, if desired.
This program is suitable for:
IT professionals interested in pursuing a career in information systems auditing.
Auditors seeking to develop their expertise in information systems control and assurance.
IT managers and consultants responsible for IT governance and security.
Day 1:
Introduction to Information Systems Auditing
Role of an information systems auditor.
Overview of IT audit and assurance.
Fundamental audit concepts and methodologies.
Industry standards and guidelines.
Day 2:
Information Systems Governance and Management
IT governance and framework.
IT strategy and alignment.
IT governance models.
Risk management and control frameworks.
Day 3:
Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
System development life cycle.
Project management and control.
Application controls.
Testing and quality assurance.
Day 4:
Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
IT service management.
Business continuity and disaster recovery.
Security policies and procedures.
Incident management and response.
Day 5:
Information
Systems Maintenance and SupportIT service desk and support.
Change management.
Problem management.
Hardware and software asset management.
Day 6:
Information Systems Audit Process
Audit planning and risk assessment.
Audit standards and procedures.
Evidence collection and evaluation.
Audit reporting and follow-up.
Day 7:
Protection of Information Assets
Information security concepts.
Access control and identity management.
Security policies, standards, and procedures.
Security awareness and training.
Day 8:
Control and Audit of IT Operations
IT service delivery and support.
Performance monitoring and reporting.
IT resource management.
IT job scheduling and production.
Day 9:
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Business impact analysis.
Disaster recovery planning.
Testing and maintenance of continuity plans.
Insurance and outsourcing.
Day 10:
Review
Review of key concepts.
Mock audit scenarios and exercises.
Question and answer session.
Course completion and certification details.