Course Outline: IT Audit in Practice

Module 1: Introduction to IT Auditing

– Overview of IT Auditing

– Definition and importance

– Key objectives and benefits

Types of IT Audits

– Compliance audits

– Operational audits

– Financial audits

– Integrated audits

Module 2: IT Audit Frameworks and Standards

? ?Common Frameworks

? ? ? – COBIT

? ? ? – ISO/IEC 27001

? ? ? ?- NIST Cybersecurity Framework

?? Regulatory Requirements

? ? ?- GDPR

? ? ?- HIPAA

? ? ? – SOX

Module 3: Planning an IT Audit

? ?Audit Planning Process

? ? – Establishing the audit scope and objectives

? ? – Risk assessment and prioritization

? ?Developing an Audit Plan

? ? – Resource allocation

? ? – Timelines and milestones?

Module 4: Conducting an IT Audit

? ? Audit Methodologies

? ? ? – Data collection techniques

? ? ? – Interviewing stakeholders

? ? ? – Document review

? ? Testing and Evaluation

? ? ? – Control testing

? ? ? – Evidence collection

? ? ? – Assessing compliance with policies and procedures

Module 5: Reporting and Communication

? ? ? Audit Reporting

? ? ? – Structure of an audit report

? ? ? – Key findings and recommendations

? ? ? Effective Communication

? ? ? – Presenting findings to stakeholders

? ? ? – Following up on audit recommendations

Module 6: Case Studies and Practical Applications

? ? ?Real-world IT Audit Case Studies

? ? ? ?- Analysis of successful audits

? ? ? ?- Lessons learned from failures

? ? ? Hands-on Exercises

? ? ? – Simulated audit scenarios

? ? ? – Role-playing exercises

Module 7: Emerging Trends in IT Auditing

? ? ?Technology and IT Audit

? ? ?- Impact of AI and machine learning

? ? ?- Cybersecurity considerations

? ? Future of IT Auditing

? ? ? – Trends and challenges in the industry

?Module 8: Final Assessment and Wrap-up

? ? Capstone Project

? ? ? – Conducting a mini-audit

? ? ? – Presenting findings

? ?Course Review and Feedback

? ? ?- Summary of key concepts

? ? ?- Course evaluation

? ? Additional Resources

? ? ?- Recommended readings and online resources

? ? ?- Professional certifications in IT auditing (e.g., CISA, CISM)

This outline can be adjusted depending on the audience’s level of expertise and specific interests