This course is designed for all:

• IT Auditors and Internal Auditors
• Risk Management Professionals
• IT Governance Officers
• Information Security Specialists
• Compliance Professionals
• Audit Managers and Consultants

Course Outline:

Day 1: Advanced IT Audit Frameworks and Governance

• IT Audit Principles and Frameworks
  • COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST frameworks
  • IT governance best practices
• Aligning IT Audits with Business Objectives
• Strategic audit planning for technology environments
• Data protection laws and industry standards
• Regulatory and Compliance Considerations

Day 2: Risk Management in IT Audits

• Identifying and Assessing IT Risks
  • Threat vectors and vulnerabilities
  • Risk prioritization techniques
• Risk-Based Auditing Approaches
• Tailoring audits based on risk assessments
• Proactive vs. reactive risk management
• Mitigation Strategies for IT Risks

Day 3: Cybersecurity Audit Techniques

• Evaluating IT Security Controls
  • Identity and access management (IAM)
  • Network security and endpoint protection
• Incident Management and Response Audits
• Assessing incident handling procedures
• Threat intelligence and zero-day vulnerabilities
• Auditing Emerging Cyber Threats

Day 4: Emerging Technologies and IT Infrastructure Audits

• Cloud Technology Audits
  • Evaluating cloud service providers and configurations
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Audits
• Key security considerations and audit methods
• Best practices for infrastructure assessments
• Auditing Data Centers and Virtual Environments

Day 5: Reporting, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

• Effective IT Audit Reporting Techniques
  • Crafting actionable recommendations
  • Communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ensuring Compliance with IT Standards
• GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory requirements

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that including:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques 
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionnaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

To be advised as per course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session