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IT Audit and Compliance

Aligning Technology with Regulatory Standards

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The IT Audit and Compliance training course develops a comprehensive understanding of IT audit principles, regulatory standards and their practical application. Participants learn to conduct effective IT audits and identify key risks affecting organisational technology practices. The course also examines how these practices can remain aligned with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

Participants gain the knowledge required to evaluate IT systems, internal controls and security protocols for compliance. Practical sessions and case studies demonstrate how these areas can be assessed in realistic contexts. This approach supports effective risk mitigation while helping organisations ensure that their technology practices satisfy applicable requirements.

This IT Audit and Compliance training course will highlight:
  • Applying fundamental IT audit principles
  • Conducting effective IT audits
  • Identifying and mitigating key technology risks
  • Evaluating IT systems and internal controls
  • Assessing security protocols for compliance
  • Aligning technology practices with legal and regulatory frameworks
Why Choose IT Audit and Compliance
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

Upon completion of this Wallstreet Development Academy online training course, participants will be able to:

  • Comprehend the function of IT auditing within governance and compliance frameworks
  • Recognise and assess essential IT risks, controls, and compliance obligations
  • Coordinate IT audit processes with key regulatory standards, such as GDPR, SOX, ISO, and PCI DSS
  • Evaluate IT security measures and controls to verify data protection
  • Conduct IT audits effectively by applying best practices and tools
  • Produce audit reports and recommendations to enhance IT systems compliance
  • Maintain continuous compliance and risk management across dynamic IT environments

Who is this Training Course for?

This IT Audit and Compliance training course is designed for:

  • IT Auditors
  • Internal Auditors
  • External Auditors
  • Information Systems Auditors
  • IT Compliance Officers
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialists
  • IT Risk Managers
  • Information Security Managers
  • IT Governance Managers
  • Data Protection Officers
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This online training course from Wallstreet Development Academy will use a range of established adult learning methods to maximise understanding, comprehension and retention of the material delivered. This includes engaging presentations that support each topic, along with interactive, trainer-led discussion sessions.

The Course Content

Foundations of IT Audit and Compliance

  • Introduction to IT Audit: Definitions and Objectives
  • Key Concepts of IT Governance and Compliance
  • Overview of Major Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR, SOX, PCI DSS, etc.)
  • Risk-Based IT Auditing: Understanding IT Risk
  • IT Audit Process: Planning, Execution, and Reporting
  • Case Study: Identifying Key IT Risks in an Organization

IT Audit Frameworks and Standards

  • Understanding IT Control Frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST
  • Compliance with International Standards: How to Align IT Audits
  • Audit Methodologies: Control Self-Assessment (CSA), Continuous Auditing
  • Auditing IT Infrastructure and Operations
  • Review of IT Governance Structures and their Role in Compliance
  • Workshop: Designing an IT Audit Plan

Regulatory Compliance and IT Systems

  • Key Regulatory Requirements and Their Impact on IT
  • GDPR: Data Protection and Privacy Audits
  • SOX: Auditing for Financial Integrity
  • PCI DSS: Ensuring Payment Data Security
  • IT General Controls (ITGC) Audits: Access Controls, Change Management, and Operations
  • Compliance Testing and Validation of IT Systems
  • Practical Session: Mapping Regulatory Requirements to IT Systems

IT Security Audits and Data Protection

  • Auditing IT Security Controls: Risk Management and Mitigation
  • Evaluating Cybersecurity Frameworks and Practices
  • Ensuring Compliance with Data Protection Laws and Security Standards
  • Identifying and Addressing Vulnerabilities in IT Systems
  • Practical Exercise: Auditing IT Security Measures
  • Case Study: IT Security Audit for Regulatory Compliance

Reporting, Follow-up, and Continuous Compliance

  • Developing Audit Findings and Recommendations
  • Best Practices for Audit Reporting and Communication with Stakeholders
  • Follow-up and Monitoring of IT Audit Recommendations
  • Maintaining Continuous Compliance in Changing IT Environments
  • Case Study: Preparing an IT Audit Report and Action Plan
  • Final Assessment and Group Presentation
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The IT Audit and Compliance course focuses on aligning technology with regulatory standards. It explores the relationship between IT auditing, compliance requirements and the use of technology within an organisation. The course keeps its focus on how technology-related activities can support regulatory alignment.
The training covers IT audit, compliance and the alignment of technology with regulatory standards. It examines these areas as connected elements rather than isolated subjects. Specific modules or agenda topics are not provided in the available course information.
This course may be relevant to professionals who need to understand the connection between technology, auditing and regulatory compliance. It can also suit those whose responsibilities involve considering whether IT activities align with applicable standards. The course information does not identify specific job titles or prerequisite experience.
Aligning technology with regulatory standards is the central theme of the course. The training places IT audit and compliance within the broader task of ensuring that technology-related practices reflect regulatory expectations. It provides a focused basis for understanding this relationship without limiting it to a named regulation or industry.
You will learn about the role of IT audit and compliance in aligning technology with regulatory standards. The course introduces how technology practices can be considered in relation to compliance expectations. It also develops an understanding of why regulatory alignment matters in an IT context.
This course helps build skills relevant to understanding IT audit and technology compliance. It supports the ability to consider whether technology practices align with regulatory standards. The available course information does not specify particular tools, frameworks or technical methods.
The course connects IT auditing with regulatory compliance by focusing on how technology can be aligned with regulatory standards. It treats audit and compliance as related ways of assessing and supporting that alignment. No specific regulations or audit frameworks are identified in the available course description.
No specific regulations, standards or industries are listed in the available course information. The course is presented broadly as IT Audit and Compliance, with an emphasis on aligning technology with regulatory standards. Learners should therefore expect a general course focus unless further programme details state otherwise.