IT Audit Fundamentals: A Non-Technical Guide for Beginners

Name: IT Audit Fundamentals: A Non-Technical Guide for Beginners
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Learn how to perform IT audits in large enterprises based on simple and non-technical analogies.

Created byFuad Yusupov, CISA, CISSP, CCSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor

Last updated 1/2025

English

What you'll learn

Master the Fundamentals of IT Auditing and the IT Audit Lifecycle.
IT Governance & IT Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
IT Asset management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Third-Party Vendors: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Network Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Data and Backup Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Software Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Server Room Security: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
System Security & User Access Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
IT Service Management: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery: Fundamentals and Audit Essentials.
Conducting Follow-up audits.

Course content

2 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 4m total length

Introduction1:05
This video provides an overview of the topics covered in the IT audit training course.
What is IT Audit?2:53
Learn the essentials of IT Auditing! This training covers the key steps, explaining what IT auditing is and highlighting its importance, the role of the IT auditor, and their significance within a company.
IT Audit Lifecycle3:19
This training provides a comprehensive overview of the IT audit process, guiding you through each stage - from planning and gathering system information to assessing risks, identifying issues, and reporting findings. Learn how IT auditors evaluate system security, efficiency, and compliance, collaborate with teams, and provide actionable recommendations to ensure the organization's IT infrastructure remains secure and effective.

IT Governance & IT Management4:56
Learn the fundamentals of IT Governance and IT Management, their roles in organizations, and how auditors evaluate their effectiveness to ensure secure, efficient, and well-managed IT systems.
IT Asset Management5:53
Learn the essentials of IT Asset Management, its role in tracking, maintaining, and securing IT resources, and how auditors assess its effectiveness to ensure efficient and cost-effective management.
IT Vendor Management7:09
Learn the fundamentals of IT Vendor Management, including selecting, monitoring, and managing vendor relationships. Understand how IT auditors assess vendor contracts, performance, risks, and compliance.
IT Network Management5:50
Learn the fundamentals of IT Network Management, including monitoring, security, maintenance, and problem-solving. Discover how IT auditors assess network performance, security controls, and infrastructure reliability.
Software & License Management5:00
Learn the essentials of Software and License Management, including inventory tracking, license compliance, security, and optimization. Understand how IT auditors assess software usage to ensure legality, security, and cost-efficiency.
Data & Backup Management5:13
Learn the essentials of Data and Backup Management, including data storage, backup creation, recovery processes, and security measures. Understand how IT auditors assess backup effectiveness, recovery testing, and data protection to ensure reliability and compliance.
Server Room Security4:22
Understand the fundamentals of Server Room Security, including physical access controls, environmental monitoring, surveillance, and power management. Learn how IT auditors assess security measures to protect critical data and infrastructure.
System Security & User Access Management6:09
Master the essentials of System Security and User Access Management, including authentication, authorization, logging, and password management. Learn how IT auditors assess and enhance security measures to protect sensitive data.
IT Service Management5:06
Learn the fundamentals of IT Service Management, including service desk operations, incident and problem management, change management, and service level agreements. Understand how IT auditors evaluate and improve service delivery to meet business needs efficiently.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Management4:45
Master the essentials of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, including risk assessment, impact analysis, and recovery planning. Learn how IT auditors evaluate these strategies to ensure resilience and preparedness for unexpected disruptions.
Follow-up Audits2:40
Learn the importance of follow-up audits in verifying the implementation of IT audit recommendations. Understand their purpose, timing, scope, and outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in IT practices.

Requirements

This course is designed for non-technical individuals with no prior experience in IT or auditing. All concepts will be explained in simple terms, making it accessible to beginners who want to understand IT auditing fundamentals.

Description

Are you curious about how companies keep their digital worlds secure and compliant—but don’t want to get lost in complex IT jargon? IT Audit Fundamentals: A Non-Technical Guide for Beginners is designed to make the world of IT audits accessible to everyone, regardless of technical background.

In this engaging course, we’ll draw on easy-to-relate analogies—like planning a party, organizing a classroom, or even taking a road trip—to illuminate how businesses protect their data, optimize their systems, and manage risks. Through these lighthearted examples, you’ll see exactly why IT audits matter and how they help organizations avoid costly pitfalls. We’ll walk through essentials such as IT Governance, IT Management, Vendor Management, Network Security, Data Backup, and Business Continuity—all explained in straightforward language that anyone can grasp.

By the end, you’ll know how to spot vulnerabilities, ask the right questions, and understand how an IT auditor checks if a company’s “digital fortress” is truly secure. If you’ve ever wanted to feel more confident discussing IT audits or simply want to understand how modern businesses safeguard their critical systems, this course is for you. Join us for a fun, non-technical, and thoroughly eye-opening journey into the heart of enterprise IT audits—your newfound insights might just transform the way you see technology forever!

Who this course is for:

Beginners interested in IT auditing with no prior technical or auditing background.
Professionals in non-technical roles (e.g., finance, HR, operations) who want to understand IT audit basics.
Students exploring career opportunities in IT governance or auditing.
Business Owners/Managers seeking insights into IT auditing processes to improve their organization's IT controls.
Auditors from other fields (e.g., financial or operational auditors) transitioning into IT auditing.

IT Audit Fundamentals: A Non-Technical Guide for Beginners

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Introduction3 lectures • 7min

Mastering IT Audit: From Governance to Business Continuity11 lectures • 57min

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