IT Audit Tools and Techniques for Operational Auditors
Duration: 3 days
Target Audience: All operational auditors that need to understand how to get involved in, or conduct, IT audits; internal auditors new to IT Audit; Heads of small Internal Audit functions that normally outsource their IT audits.
Key Learning Outcomes
Learn about the popular frameworks and jargon used in IT audits.
Explore how to conduct IT Audits, General IT Controls Reviews and Business Application Audits.
Practice conducting various aspects of these audits through practical case studies.
Build your confidence in your ability to successfully conduct and facilitate IT audits, and to develop an annual IT Audit Coverage Plan.
Course Delivery Includes:
- Theory: Latest best practice
- Team discussions
- Individual and group exercises
- Role Plays
- Case studies
- Technique application practice
- Personal action planning
Delivered by a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), this course gives operational auditors the practical tools, techniques and templates to confidently audit IT.
Course Outline: IT Audit Tools and Techniques fo Operational Auditors
DAY 1
Introduction to IT Audit
When is it an ‘IT’ Audit ?
A Quandary of Audit Frameworks
Popular Frameworks and When to Apply Them:
- The Capability Maturity Model
- COBIT
- ITIL
- ISO1799/BS7799
Conducting an IT Project Audit
Types of Project Audit
The Project Management Life Cycle
Overview of Popular Project Management Methods
Why Projects Fail
Reviewing Project Data
Maintaining Independence and Objectivity While Adding Value to the Project
Case Study Practice
DAY 2
General IT Control Reviews
Typical General IT Control Categories
Theory, Checklists and Case Studies on How to Audit:
- Business Continuity Planning incl. Disaster Recovery Planning
- Program Change Control incl. Version Control and Release Management
- Information Security Management
DAY 3
Business Application Audits
Types of Application Controls
Establishing a Systems Inventory
Flowcharting Basics
Using CAATs - Computer Assisted Audit Tools
Habits of Successful IT Auditors
7 Habits Key to Your Success
Personal Action Planning