Audit and Security for Cloud-Based Services

Audit

IT Audit

Length: 16h modules icon

Modules: 4 instructor led icon

Instructor LedAdvanced16 CPE Credits

Course Overview

This course covers the current state of cloud computing, its common architecture, and the major SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS providers in the market today. It covers the security and control deficiencies in cloud-based services and looks at Security as a Service as a way to protect against them. Participants review a risk-based approach to audit and controls for cloud-based services and investigate areas such as cloud-based network models, cloud access security brokers, disaster recovery, and governance in a cloud environment. It reinforces the concepts covered with examples to help participants identify the risks, controls, and gaps in cloud services.

Who This Course is For

Operational, Business Application, IT, and External Auditors; Audit Managers and Directors; Information Security professionals.

Why You Should Take This Course

For users with an intermediate knowledge of this topic, and are searching for a deeper understanding of its evolving complexities.

Prerequisites

Network Security Essentials Intermediate IT Audit School

or equivalent experience

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Introduce the cloud service model and evaluate how the cloud is being used today.
Identify risks and controls for each cloud service model.
Discuss cloud standards and certifications as a part of cloud governance – both the cloud provider’s and our governance approach.
Provide a risk-based approach to auditing in the cloud.

Here are the topics we’ll cover

1. Architecture
- What is in the Cloud?
- Cloud Architecture and Services
- Current Market, Pros and Cons
- Cloud Growth Drivers

ACI Learning is registered with NASBA

ACI Learning is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: https://www.nasbaregistry.org/

Participation Policy for On-Demand, Self-Paced Courses

Students enrolled in on-demand, self-paced courses are expected to take an active role in their learning by progressing through the course materials in a timely and consistent manner. Because these courses are self-directed, full completion of all modules, videos, labs, and assessments with a passing score of 70 are required to receive credit and any applicable CPEs.

Learners are encouraged to set a regular study schedule to stay on track and maximize comprehension. CPE credits will be awarded based on the total course hours and verified completion of all required activities.