Introduction
In today’s digital age, where organizations heavily rely on technology, the importance of robust IT audits cannot be understated. The course aims to equip participants with knowledge and skills to assess IT performance, security, and compliance, using IT audit principles, methodologies, and best practices. Besides enhancing auditing skills, participants will also contribute to improving IT governance and risk management practices within their organizations as they master IT auditing techniques.
Course Outline
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
- Module 5
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
IT Audit
- Overview of IT audit principles and objectives.
- IT governance and control frameworks.
- Role of IT audits in risk management and compliance.
- Initiating an IT audit and scoping considerations.
IT Controls & Risk Assessment
- Assessing IT controls for security, confidentiality, and integrity.
- IT risk assessments and vulnerability scans.
- Identifying cybersecurity risks and control weaknesses.
- Developing risk-based audit plans for IT systems.
Compliance & Regulatory Audits
- Evaluating IT infrastructure, network architecture, and cloud services
- Assessing data security measures, access controls, and encryption
- Auditing business continuity plans and disaster recovery processes
- Case studies on IT infrastructure audits
Advanced Auditing Techniques & Reporting
- Ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and laws.
- Audit procedures for GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
- Compliance auditing for software licensing, data protection, and IT governance
- Reporting and documenting compliance audit findings.
Internal Controls Monitoring & Evaluating
- Monitoring and periodic evaluations.
- Internal and external audits: Roles and responsibilities.
- Identifying control deficiencies and effectiveness.
- Anti-fraud measures: Detection and prevention techniques.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explore how IT audits contribute to the assessment of IT controls, risks, and compliance.
- Learn how to conduct IT audits, evaluate IT systems, and identify weaknesses in control systems.
- Explore IT governance frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Acquire skills related to assessing data security, IT infrastructure, and business continuity.
- Participant learn how to apply IT audit knowledge to add value to an organization.
This course is ideal for:
- Internal auditors.
- External auditors.
- IT auditors.
- IT managers.
- Risk officers.
- Compliance officers.
- Fraud examiners.
Course Schedule & Fees
- Kuala Lumpur
- Singapore
- Amsterdam
- Online
- Course Fees
This course will take place in Kuala Lumpur on the following dates:
| 19/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 30/06/2025 |
| 14/07/2025 | 28/07/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 |
| 08/09/2025 | 22/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
| 03/11/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 15/12/2025 |
| 29/12/2025 | 12/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Singapore on the following dates:
| 12/05/2025 | 02/06/2025 | 23/06/2025 | 14/07/2025 |
| 04/08/2025 | 25/08/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 06/10/2025 |
| 27/10/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 08/12/2025 | 29/12/2025 |
| 19/01/2026 | 09/02/2026 |
This course will take place in Amsterdam on the following dates:
| 05/05/2025 | 26/05/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| 28/07/2025 | 18/08/2025 | 08/09/2025 | 29/09/2025 |
| 20/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 01/12/2025 | 22/12/2025 |
| 12/01/2026 | 02/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
This course will take place Online the following dates:
| 27/05/2025 | 24/06/2025 | 22/07/2025 | 19/08/2025 |
| 16/09/2025 | 14/10/2025 | 11/11/2025 | 09/12/2025 |
| 06/01/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Kuala Lumpur | Singapore | Amsterdam | Online |
| USD$ 3,580 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 5,600 | USD$ 1,920 |
