Intermediate IT Audit School: Risk Assessment, Planning and Security Resources

Audit

IT Audit

Length: 3h 59m modules icon

Modules: 3 episodes icon

Episodes: 13On DemandIntermediate6.5 CPE Credits

Course Overview

An IT auditor with the skills, knowledge, and competencies to help organizations navigate the complex environment of IT risks has never been in higher demand. Every organization in every industry has become aware of the importance of proactively identifying, evaluating, and monitoring IT risks. This course will reinforce and enhance the principles of assessing IT risks. Participants will examine ways to incorporate and implement the elements of risk assessment and audit planning; identify and apply pertinent audit and security resources; utilize tools of evaluating logical security; evaluate risks within database management systems; monitor risks within change management; test network perimeter security and cloud computing; evaluate threats within the internet of things, and add value in the IT auditor‚Äôs organization regarding business continuity and disaster recovery planning and IT governance. The participant will also emerge with increased skills regarding effective communication and presentation of the results of the IT audit to various levels of leadership within the organization. The participant will be engaged through case studies of real-life examples and scenarios and acquire a wealth of resources, templates, and guides that can be adapted to and incorporated into any industry. Topics covered include business IT definitions, types of threats and risks, building the IT audit program, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls, COSO, COBIT, IIA GTAGs, ISO 27000 security standards and FISMA ‚Äì NIST SP 800-53 R5. CPE: 6.5

Who This Course is For

Senior IT Auditors, Technologists, and Information Security Managers and Analysts with 2+ years of experience looking to increase their ability to move into a position of IT audit.

Why You Should Take This Course

Senior IT Auditors, Technologists, and Information Security Managers and Analysts with 2+ years of experience looking to increase their ability to move into a position of IT audit leadership.

Prerequisites

IT Audit School

or equivalent experience

Advanced Preparation

None

Here are the learning objectives we’ll cover

Course Overview
IT Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
Audit and Security Resources

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Attendance policy for on-demand, self-paced training

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.