IS 444 IT Auditing
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Summary
Course Description:
Management and boards continue to recognize the importance of effectively managing information technology (IT) assets - to meet business objectives and to thoughtfully manage IT related business risks. This course examines the key principles related to auditing information technology processes and related controls and is designed to meet the increasing needs of audit, compliance, security, and risk management professionals.
Learning Outcomes:
Through the application of COBIT® and other similar governance frameworks, students will develop a common vocabulary for understanding sources of IT risk and performing an evaluation of IT controls. Students will further gain hands-on experience in analyzing and assessing IT risks and controls through various case studies, lectures, and discussions. The primary learning outcomes of the course include:
- Analyzing risks present in today’s IT environment and articulating why IT assurance is vitally important in today's business world,
- Recognizing and evaluating how corporate and IT governance practices impact a company’s IT risk and control profile, and IT assurance processes,
- Applying an understanding of the IT Audit and Assurance Process (i.e., risk assessment, planning, fieldwork, reporting and communication) in alignment with relevant standards, guidelines, and best practices, to the following IT domains:
- Systems development and maintenance,
- IT service delivery and support,
- Business continuity and disaster recovery,
- Data analytics, fraud detection and application controls and
- IT Security/Cybersecurity.
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