IT Audit Fundamentals

Length 2 days
Price NZD 1990 exc GST
Inclusions Exam voucher

Course overview

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Why study this course

ISACA’s IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate provides knowledge and performance-based learning that empowers early professionals, or those wishing to move into an IT career, gain insights into the principles of audit.

The certificate also serves as a valuable early pathway toward earning ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®). The course provides hybrid learning comprised of practice and knowledge-based learning, enabling users to build a foundation of knowledge and skills to be a successful IT auditor.

The IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate fills an educational gap, with learnings that include how to prepare an audit, the IT environment and components, and emerging technologies and helps your enterprise address the increasing need for audit professionals throughout an organisation.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this course, participants will be familiar with:

The Audit Function
Controls, Risk, and Audit
Performing an Audit
IT Environment and Components
Specific Audit Subjects
Emerging Technologies

ISACA at Lumify Work

ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide.

Lumify Work is an Accredited Elite Partner of ISACA.

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Who is the course for?

Individuals seeking to pursue a career in IT audit
Individuals seeking to increase their knowledge and skills in their current IT-related position
Students, recent graduates, or those looking to transition into an IT audit career
Candidates looking to earn the IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate

Course subjects

Domain 1: The Audit Function

Audit Purpose, Roles, and Responsibilities
Organisational Independence and Internal Enterprise Relationships
External Relationships

Domain 2: Controls, Risk, and Audit

Internal Controls and Control Objectives
Control and Risk Related Frameworks, Standards, and Guidance
Audit Approaches

Domain 3: Performing an Audit

Audit Process and Expectations
Types of Audits
Specialised Assessments, Tests, and Services
Audit Planning
Audit Fieldwork
Audit Evidence
Audit Reporting and Remediation

Domain 4: IT Environment and Components

Part A: Enterprise Infrastructure and Components

Traditional IT Infrastructure
Cloud Computing
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Part B: IT General Controls

Logical Access Controls
Data Backup, Storage, and Recovery Controls
Application Controls

Domain 5: Specific Audit Subjects

Network Perimeter Security
Operating Systems
Web Applications
Privacy
Mobile Computing

Domain 6: Newer Technologies

Cybersecurity
Data Analytics
Internet of Things (IoT)
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking this course or the exam.

Industry Association Recognition

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours/points to assist in maintaining your ISACA certification.

Contact hours: 14 hours
Continuing Professional Education: 14 CPEs

If you wish to claim CPEs, Lumify Work can verify your attendance. Please complete this ISACA form and email us at [email protected].

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.