IT Audit Made Simple – Auditing IT Systems for Security, Compliance, and Operational Integrity (C29-I)

This course teaches you how to plan, execute, and report on IT audits across systems, processes, and controls. You’ll gain: IT Audit Foundations Understand the purpose, scope, and types of IT audits Learn the difference between internal, external, compliance, and operational audits Explore audit standards: ISACA, COBIT, ISO 19011, and ISO 27001 Planning & Scoping Define audit objectives, scope, and criteria Identify systems, processes, and controls to be audited Build risk-based audit plans and schedules Fieldwork & Evidence Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and control testing Collect and document audit evidence Use sampling, analytics, and automation tools Reporting & Follow-Up Draft audit findings, recommendations, and ratings Present results to stakeholders and senior management Track remediation and verify corrective actions Specialized Audits Audit cybersecurity, cloud services, data privacy, and third-party risk Align with GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and ISO 27001 requirements Coordinate with financial, operational, and regulatory audits Tools & Techniques Use audit software like TeamMate, ACL, and Pentana Apply control frameworks: NIST CSF, CIS Controls, COBIT Automate audit workflows and reporting