
Learn to gather and confirm application information, identify data sources and inter-system interfaces, and assess data types, users, and controls through a walkthrough questionnaire in IT audit.
Explain password policy across organizational applications, including minimum length, character requirements, reset on first login, and cadence, and discuss balancing vendor capabilities with risk tolerance during testing.
From an IT audit perspective, learn to test applications, servers, databases, and operating systems, including access, backups, and SOC considerations for third-party data. See GitHub, SQL Server, and MySQL examples.
Auditors test not only the application data but also the server and database backups, verifying who has access and who handles recovery, including potential cloud or third-party setups.
Explore incident management in it audit, focusing on incidents triggered by changes and backups, tracking and resolving them, and understanding the limited role of sdlc controls.
In today's fast-paced digital environment, ensuring the integrity and security of IT systems is paramount. "IT Audit Systems & Application Walkthrough" is a comprehensive course designed to equip IT professionals, IT Auditors, GRC professionals and Compliance officers with the knowledge and skills required to effectively conduct an IT Audit walkthrough. This course covers the essential concepts, methodologies, and best practices necessary to perform detailed and systematic evaluations of IT processes, controls, and systems and applications.
Key Learning Objectives:
Understand IT Audit Fundamentals: Gain a foundational understanding of IT audit principles, the role of IT audits in organizations, and the importance of audit walkthroughs in assessing control effectiveness.
Prepare for an IT Audit Walkthrough: Learn how to plan and prepare for an IT audit walkthrough, including identifying key areas of focus, defining objectives, and gathering necessary documentation.
Conduct Effective Walkthroughs: Develop practical skills to execute IT audit walkthroughs, including interviewing stakeholders, observing processes, and evaluating control environments.
Document Findings and Analyze Results: Master techniques for documenting observations, analyzing audit evidence, and identifying potential risks and control gaps.
Report and Communicate Outcomes: Learn how to compile audit findings into clear, actionable reports and effectively communicate results to management and other stakeholders.
Course Requirement or Prerequisites
This course does not require any prior knowledge or specific academic background. The only requirement is having a laptop or desktop computer. All materials necessary for learning this course would be provided or downloaded free from the internet.