Imperial Corporate Training Institute provides an all-encompassing IT Systems and Cybersecurity Audit Training Course to provide participants with an extensive understanding of how to assess the audit of a company’s IT Environment and Cybersecurity Frameworks. Many organisations are undergoing Digital Transformation to enhance their Financial / Operational Processes and to achieve higher efficiency in their use of IT Systems, Cloud-based Services, Internet of Things (IoT) and Global Networks. The programme has been designed to equip professionals with the required skills to conduct Technical Assessments of IT Controls, identify Cybersecurity Risks and comply with recognised International Standards and Regulatory Requirements.
The programme combines the IT Systems Audit and Cybersecurity Risk Assessment streams, enabling participants to understand the impact of Technology on the Financial Reporting, Internal Controls and Governance of an Organisation’s Financial Results. The syllabus includes discussion of areas related to IT Governance; Application Controls; Infrastructure Security; Data Protection; Cyber Threat Management; and Incident Response Auditing. The structured Course Modules provide learners with practical knowledge and experience in how to perform IT Environment Audits in accordance with Global Best Practices, which will assist in producing Accurate Risk Assessments and Effective Audit Reporting.
Objectives
Attendees will be able to:
- Develop a thorough understanding of the role of IT systems Architecture within finance and operations.
- Increase familiarity with Cybersecurity principles that are pertinent to the accounting/assurance industry.
- Strengthen the ability to identify and measure the company’s IT General Controls and Application Controls.
- Increase the effectiveness of identifying, analysing, and documenting Cyber risk/vulnerability.
- Ensure adherence to International Cybersecurity and IT Audit Standards.
- Improve the overall effectiveness of the planning/execution of Technology Based Audits.
- Increase the knowledge and ability to effectively evaluate and document Data Security, Access Control, and System Integrity.
- Provide Professionals with Applicable Tools to Audit Cloud Computing and Digital Platforms.
- Increase the proficiency of Reporting Cybersecurity Findings.
- Align IT Audit Practices with the organisation’s overall Risk Management Framework.
Target Audience
- Internal and external auditors involved in technology-driven audits
- IT auditors and cybersecurity professionals seeking audit expertise
- Financial auditors working with automated accounting and ERP systems
- Risk management and compliance professionals
- Information security officers and governance specialists
- Finance managers overseeing technology-enabled financial reporting
- Internal control and assurance professionals
- Consultants providing IT risk and audit advisory services
- Professionals preparing for advanced roles in IT and cybersecurity auditing