Learn IT and IT Audit fundamentals
This comprehensive 6-hour course provides a thorough introduction to current IT best practices.
We will discuss fundamental IT concepts on General Computing, Data, Networks, Software, Cybersecurity and Cloud, essential to business executives and non IT Auditors who need to understand how IT works with business, what are the risks and how to better communicate with IT personnel.
This course is also ideal for non IT Auditors and junior IT Auditors who would like to proceed with an advanced preparation course for ISACA's certifications: CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE and CGEIT.
Mind the IT Skills gap - Enabling smooth business & IT integration
Consider an Internal Auditor with a background in economics or law assigned to audit a Payroll system. Without basic IT knowledge, detecting a virus in the system becomes a challenging task. The auditor may struggle to identify unusual patterns or anomalies caused by the virus, potentially overlooking a security threat. A lack of IT understanding in this position not only compromises the accuracy of the audit but also leaves the organization vulnerable to potential data breaches and payroll errors that may go unnoticed.
Think about the same person being asked to oversee the integration of a supplier-developed application linking the ordering system to the warehouse. Without fundamental networking knowledge, the auditor may find it difficult to comprehend and validate the information provided. Ineffectively communicating with the IT team and supplier, the auditor risks overseeing critical installation errors or misconfigurations that could disrupt the ordering and warehouse processes. A basic understanding of networking is crucial in this context to ensure the seamless functioning of the application and prevent operational disruptions.
The IT Essentials for non IT Auditors seminar is ideal for any business executive involved in decision making which involves IT investments and technology risks and opportunities. It is also designed for:
- Internal and External Auditors
- Compliance Officers
- Business consultants
- Risk Managers
- Senior Financial Executives
- Corporate Governance Executives
- Lawyers with an interest in IT
- Candidates who want to attend advanced preparation courses for the certifications of CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, or other IT oriented professional certifications
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Effectively communicate with IT people
- Understand the basic functionality of an Information System and decide about its effectiveness and efficiency
- Understand IT Systems Specifications and compare them against Business Requirements
- Understand the data flow and assess the effectiveness of existing data protection controls
- Assess Information System efficiency and decide about the development and procurement process
Computing
- Software and Hardware Components
- Data and File Systems
- File Types
Data Management
- Data Characteristics
- Data Structures
- Data Management Systems
- Data Governance
Networking
- OSI Model
- Physical Connections
- Wireless Connections
- Network Components
- Protocols
- Services and Common Ports
- Network Operations
Cybersecurity
- Types of Security
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Resilience and Business Continuity
- Privacy
- Threat Landscape
- Access Control
- Security Operations
- Tools and Technologies
Cloud
- Cloud Computing Concepts
- Cloud Service Models
- Cloud Governance
- Cloud Service Supports
Nikolaos is an ISACA Accredited Trainer and member of ISACA Athens Chapter, authorized to offer ISACA's Certification prep courses for CISA, CISM and CRISC. Nikolaos works in the field ...
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