Introduction to IT Audit

Course overview

Who should attend

• Internal auditors seeking to understand IT audit and assess technology risks and controls
• Risk professionals seeking a foundation in IT risk management
• Students, graduates and aspiring practitioners interested in IT audit and technology assurance

What you will learn

• Understand the purpose and scope of IT audit and risk management
• Recognise key IT environment components and how they support business operations
• Identify and assess technology risks across systems, data, people and processes
• Use essential IT terminology to engage technology teams and communicate risks
• Understand IT general controls, including access management, system changes, backups and disaster recovery
• Explain how automated input, processing and output controls support data integrity
• Recognise common cybersecurity threats and identify appropriate safeguards

Learning approach

Practitioner-led sessions, group discussions and practical exercises help participants understand the concepts and apply them in realistic situations.

Facilitator

Paulus Imene

CISA, CISM, AAISM

Paulus is a risk and assurance professional with over seven years of experience spanning internal auditing, technology risk management, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. His professional experience covers IT and operational auditing, technology assurance, cybersecurity and IT governance, with a focus on strengthening organisational controls and risk management practices.