Day One: Foundations of IT Audit and Compliance
- Introduction to IT Audit: Definitions and Objectives
- Key Concepts of IT Governance and Compliance
- Overview of Major Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR, SOX, PCI DSS, etc.)
- Risk-Based IT Auditing: Understanding IT Risk
- IT Audit Process: Planning, Execution, and Reporting
- Case Study: Identifying Key IT Risks in an Organization
Day Two: IT Audit Frameworks and Standards
- Understanding IT Control Frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST
- Compliance with International Standards: How to Align IT Audits
- Audit Methodologies: Control Self-Assessment (CSA), Continuous Auditing
- Auditing IT Infrastructure and Operations
- Review of IT Governance Structures and their Role in Compliance
- Workshop: Designing an IT Audit Plan
Day Three: Regulatory Compliance and IT Systems
- Key Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact on IT
- GDPR: Data Protection and Privacy Audits
- SOX: Auditing for Financial Integrity
- PCI DSS: Ensuring Payment Data Security
- IT General Controls (ITGC) Audits: Access Controls, Change Management, and Operations
- Compliance Testing and Validation of IT Systems
- Practical Session: Mapping Regulatory Requirements to IT Systems
Day Four: IT Security Audits and Data Protection
- Auditing IT Security Controls: Risk Management and Mitigation
- Evaluating Cybersecurity Frameworks and Practices
- Ensuring Compliance with Data Protection Laws and Security Standards
- Identifying and Addressing Vulnerabilities in IT Systems
- Practical Exercise: Auditing IT Security Measures
- Case Study: IT Security Audit for Regulatory Compliance
Day Five: Reporting, Follow-up, and Continuous Compliance
- Developing Audit Findings and Recommendations
- Best Practices for Audit Reporting and Communication with Stakeholders
- Follow-up and Monitoring of IT Audit Recommendations
- Maintaining Continuous Compliance in Changing IT Environments
- Case Study: Preparing an IT Audit Report and Action Plan
- Final Assessment and Group Presentation