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Introduction To Information Systems & IT Auditing

This course is designed to help delegates to develop your skills and understanding of Information Systems Frameworks, IT Security Frameworks, Legislation & Regulations, Information Security Standards, Access Controls and Business Continuity Management – and in understanding the key elements of the identified areas that can lead to understanding audit requirements from such frameworks that adheres to the International Standards for The Professional Practice of Auditing.

Course modules

This is a single module course. (All the information is on this course page).

The key topic areas to be covered are:

  • Information Strategy
  • Information Strategy Frameworks
  • Information Security Frameworks
  • Information Security Standards
  • Legislation & Regulations Around Information Systems & Information Technology
  • Threats to Information Systems & IT Security
  • Access Controls
  • Log On Controls
  • Password Controls
  • Encryption
  • Firewalls
  • Business Continuity Management

TARGET AUDIENCE(S):

Internal Auditors / Operational Managers from all levels within an organisation / Audit Committee Members / Board Members requiring a knowledge of information systems, information security and access controls

ANTICIPATED DURATION:1 day – 7 Hours CPD

TIMETABLE:

9.00

Introduction and Objectives

9.15 – 10.45

Introduction to Information Systems

The Importance of Information

Information Strategy Frameworks

Key Elements of An Information System Framework

COSO / COBIT

 

10.45 – 11.00

Tea/Coffee

11.00 – 12.00

Threats and the Effects of Threats

Information Security

Legislation & Regulation

 

12.00 – 12.45

Information Security Standards

ISO:27001

Defence In Depth

12.45 – 13.45

Lunch

13.45 – 15.15

Logical Access Controls

The Importance of Access Controls

Log On Controls

Password Controls

Smartcards

Biometrics

15.15 – 15.30

Tea/Coffee

 

15.30 – 16.30

Network Controls

External & Remote Access Controls

Encryption Controls

Firewalls

16.30 – 16.45

Business Continuity Management

ISO:22301

16.45 – 17.00

Final Review & Summary

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Accredited by

Institute of Consulting Premier PracticeCIPFAInstitute of ConsultingLeadership Management WalesChartered Management Institute

In partnership with

Institute of Internal Auditors