COMPUTER AUDIT SKILLS

More than half of all information security breaches originate from within the enterprise. IT security is a continuous, risk-managed process and an effective internal auditor examines all aspects of operations and assets considering the key requirement of information survivability.

This one-week course, organised by Crown Agents in association with CATS International, is designed to provide guidance on how to audit the key aspects and most critical risks of standard computer systems, no matter what the hardware, software or environment.

Who is the course for?

This course will suit all auditors with a basic knowledge of information technology but little or no experience, who are responsible for performing audits of existing or developing information systems, data processing operations and/or disaster recovery/business resumption planning.

What will you learn?

You will be able to:

	contribute to the development of a strategic audit plan which identifies areas of significant risk in IT systems and recovery plans
	plan and perform audits of computer installations, applications and systems under development
	understand the basic principles of auditing networks, microcomputers, databases and operations systems
	evaluate the range of computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATS) available including ACL
	conduct an IT security and controls review

Course Profile

The following areas will be covered:

IT Audit Planning

	developments and current issues in auditing
	the foundations of audit: examining and reporting on business operations, risks and controls
	business ethics and social accountability
	international audit standards and codes
	developing audit’s consulting and advisory work
	risk management and risk-based audits

Auditing Strategic and Operational Activities

	the role of the computer auditor
	identification of risks and controls
	essential IT terms, practices and skills
	IT and audit objectives and methods
	developing a computer audit capability

Computer Assisted Audit Techniques

using ACL software

New Systems and Modifications

	systems development cycle
	application software development and change controls Security and Continuity Planning
	IT security and access control, hacking
	contingency and recovery planning Auditing the PC Environment
	the control and audit of personal computers
	licensing and pirate software

Benefits to you and your organisation

As an auditor you will add to your competency a familiarity with using computer assisted audit techniques as an audit tool. You will also gain valuable knowledge of how to approach the audit of IT, what the risks are and what controls should be in place.

To book a place on this course, please download a copy of the booking form (pdf, 26KB ) and send this direct to Crown Agents at the address shown on the form.