Guide to IT Auditing
The auditor may be called upon to examine an organization’s information technology (IT) function, which is one of the more difficult areas to audit, given its highly technical nature. In the Guide to IT Auditing course, we discuss how an IT audit is conducted and the specific audit steps required. These steps cover such areas as IT governance, data centers, networking devices, databases, end-user computing devices, applications, outsourced operations, and much more. The course is intended to give the auditor a complete checklist for how to conduct an IT audit.
Format
PDF Course
Level
Overview
Duration
3 Hours
Course Information
Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: AU1028
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the types of controls that can be applied to a system.
- Specify how a ranking system might be formulated to identify a group of IT audits to be performed.
- Identify the different types of audit activities associated with each area of the IT function.
- Recognize the different hardware and software network devices used to protect a computer system from attackers.
- Identify the reports an IT vendor can provide an auditor regarding its system of controls.
- Recognize the concerns associated with offshoring an IT function.
- Specify the characteristics of a continuous auditing system.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Auditing
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of information technology.
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: May 2024
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