Introduction to Systems Auditing What is a Systems Audit? Answers the questions are adequate internal controls in place and are they functioning effectively?
Introduction to Systems Auditing What Areas Are In-Scope For Audit Work? Applications Databases Interfaces Operating Systems Networks/Communications Physical Facility Entity Level Controls
Introduction to Systems Auditing Key Traits of a Systems Auditor? Analytical Skills Communications Skills Technical Skills Quick Learner (New technologies, industries, processes) See the Big Picture Creativity
Introduction to Systems Auditing Job Opportunities? Internal Audit (in-sourced or out-sourced) External Audit Support (Big Four) Risk Management Firms (Protiviti) Consulting Firms (Hitachi, Accenture) Independent Contractor
Introduction to Systems Auditing Certifications CISA CISSP CISM CIA
Introduction to Systems Auditing Systems Audit Process Information Gathering (Questionnaire(s)) Audit Plan (Objectives, Scope, Risk, Checklists) Execute Audit (Documentation/Iterate) Audit Findings and Report (Draft and Final) Audit Presentation