Course

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The course "Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance" delves into the critical aspects of information systems auditing and assurance. It covers the risks associated with information systems and explores techniques for mitigating these risks through effective IS controls. Additionally, the course provides insights into the auditing procedures applied during the system development life cycle (SDLC) and emphasizes the importance of formal IS management practices.

Through engaging conversations between the course instructor and IS auditing practitioners, learners gain valuable insights into the responsibilities, qualities, and future prospects of IS auditors. This course is ideal for students and graduates of Information Systems, Information Technology, and Computer Science, as well as IT practitioners interested in pursuing a career in IS auditing.

  • Comprehensive coverage of IS auditing, risk assessment, and management
  • Insights into internal controls and examples of their application
  • Examination of IS audit procedures and their relevance throughout the SDLC
  • Exploration of formal IS management practices and their impact on system changes

Certificate Available ✔

Get Started / More Info
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance
Course Modules

The course comprises modules that cover topics ranging from the introduction to IS auditing and risk in information systems to the roles of IS auditors in business application development and IS maintenance and control.

Introduction to Information Systems (IS) Auditing

The Introduction to Information Systems (IS) Auditing module provides an overview of the course and introduces the career prospects of IS auditors. It covers the identification of risks in information systems, risk management processes, internal controls, and recent news related to IS risks.

Perform IS auditing

The Perform IS Auditing module delves into the comparison between financial auditing and IS auditing, the qualities required to become an IS auditor, general IS audit procedures, compliance testing, substantive testing, evidence, and planning an effective IS audit program.

Business Application Development and the Roles of IS Auditors

The Business Application Development and the Roles of IS Auditors module explores the stages of business application development, their associated risks, and the role of IS auditors in the systems development life cycle. It also includes case studies and a post-implementation review.

IS Maintenance and Control

The IS Maintenance and Control module focuses on information systems maintenance practices, change management processes, emergency changes, and insights into the future development of IS auditing, particularly its support for FinTech companies.

More Security Courses

Computer Forensics

Infosec

Computer Forensics is an InfoSec Specialization covering digital forensic concepts, Windows OS forensics, and Windows Registry forensics.

Splunk Search Expert

Splunk Inc.

Become a Splunk Search Expert and master the art of writing efficient searches, performing correlations, creating visualizations, and leveraging subsearches and...

Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

Infosec

Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact is a comprehensive course that delves into the use of Python for executing command-and-control operations,...

Network Security Support Fundamentals

CompTIA

Explore the fundamentals of network security with the Network Security Support Fundamentals course. Gain essential knowledge to understand enterprise network security...