IT Audit Made Simple – Auditing IT Systems for Security, Compliance, and Operational Effectiveness (C55-I)

This course teaches you how to conduct IT audits that assess security, compliance, and operational controls. You’ll gain: IT Audit Foundations Understand the purpose and scope of IT audits Learn audit types: compliance, operational, financial, and integrated Explore standards: ISO 19011, ISACA, COBIT, NIST, and IIA Planning & Scoping Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria Identify systems, processes, and controls to be reviewed Develop audit plans, schedules, and resource allocations Fieldwork & Testing Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and control testing Review configurations, logs, policies, and procedures Use sampling, analytics, and evidence collection techniques Reporting & Follow-Up Draft findings, recommendations, and risk ratings Present reports to stakeholders and audit committees Track remediation and conduct follow-up audits Tools & Automation Use platforms like AuditBoard, TeamMate, and ServiceNow GRC Automate workflows, evidence collection, and reporting Integrate with risk, compliance, and security systems Strategic Impact Align IT audits with ISO 27001, ISO 27701, DORA, and ESG frameworks Support governance, assurance, and continuous improvement Communicate audit value to executives, regulators, and partners