Certified GRC IT Auditor Training Course

• Module 1: Introduction to IT Auditing
  • Overview of IT Audit
  • Types of IT Audits: ITGC Audit, SOX Audit, IS Audit
• Module 2: Audit Planning and Preparation
  • How to Develop an Effective Audit Plan
  • Identifying and Assessing Audit Risks
  • Key Considerations for Risk Management
  • Audit Risk Assessment Approach
• Module 3: Types of Controls in IT Auditing
  • Different Control Types and Their Application
• Module 4: Risk and Governance Auditing
  • Auditing Risk Registers
  • Auditing Governance Structures
  • Reviewing Information Security Policies
• Module 5: Essential Audit Templates
  • Importance of IDR, Audit Planning, RCM, and Observation Sheets
• Module 6: Access Management Auditing
  • Auditing User Access Management (UAM) and Logical Access Controls
  • Auditing Password Controls
  • Auditing HR Security Controls
  • Case study review
• Module 7: Change and Configuration Management Controls
  • Auditing Change Management Controls
  • Auditing Patch Management Controls
  • Case study review
• Module 8: Log and Incident Management Controls
  • Auditing Incident Management Controls
  • Auditing Problem Management Controls
  • Case study review
• Module 9: Business Continuity and Data Management Controls
  • Auditing Business Continuity Management (BCM), BIA, BCP, and DR
  • Auditing Backup and Restoration Controls
  • Case study review
• Module 10: Specialized Audit Controls
  • Auditing Data Privacy Controls
  • Auditing Vendor Management and Outsourcing Practices Auditing
  • Auditing Asset Management Controls
  • Case study review
• Module 11: ISO Standards Overview
  • Brief Overview of ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 27701
• Module 12: Auditing Specific Cybersecurity Controls
  • How to Audit the Following Cybersecurity Controls:
    • Data Protection Governance
    • Endpoint Security
    • Mobile Device Management (MDM)
    • Privileged Identity Management (PIM) / Privileged Access Management (PAM)
  • Case study review
• Module 13: Drafting Audit Observations and Reporting
  • How to Effectively Draft Audit Observations
  • Preparing a Sample Audit Report based on case study
• Module 14: Audit Execution, Testing, Sampling, and Evidence
  • Walkthroughs, inquiry, observation, inspection, reperformance
  • Design effectiveness vs operating effectiveness
  • Sampling basics: population, period, sample size, selection method
  • Evidence sufficiency and appropriateness, what we can accept or reject
• Module 15: Reporting, Stakeholder Handling and Career Readiness
  • Structure of an audit finding: condition, criteria, cause, impact, recommendation
  • Rating issues: high, medium, low, remediation and management action plan
  • How to talk to IT teams without conflict, how to ask for evidence
• Module 16: SOC2 Overview
  • What is SOC 2?
  • Why SOC 2 matters
  • Type I vs Type II vs Type III
  • What are the 5 Trust Service Criteria
  • Key control areas
  • Audit readiness phases
  • Key documents to prepare
  • Common gaps
• Module 17: Interview Preparation for IT Auditors
  • Key Areas to Focus on for IT Audit Interviews
  • Mock Interview Tips and Techniques
  • Answer interview questions for GRC, IT Audit, Tech GRC roles.

This training is ideal for:

• Anyone who is interested in Information Technology (IT) / Information System (IS) Audit
• Auditors interested to learn about IT / IS Audits
• Beginners/freshers in Information System Audit
• Qualified IT Professionals (like CISA, CRISC, CGRC, ISO 27001, etc.) who want to learn practical aspects of IT / IS Audits
• Chartered Accountants and Article Assistants who want transition their career in IT Audits.

This course is designed for fresh graduates and early‑career professionals who aspire to build a strong foundation in IT Audit and Governance. Participants will gain practical skills in risk assessment, control evaluation, and audit execution, while learning to align with leading global frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and ISO 27701.
 
A basic working knowledge of MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is expected, as these will be used to analyse audit data, prepare structured documentation (Document Requests, RCMs), and draft clear, executive‑ready reports.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the Strategic Purpose of IT Audits
  • Understand how audits safeguard organizational resilience, ensure compliance, and build stakeholder
    trust.
• Define Scope & Elevate Importance
  • Pinpoint audit boundaries while highlighting their role in risk management, governance, and business
    continuity.
• Design Structured Audit Plans
  • Build efficient, risk-based audit programs that prioritize critical systems, processes, and controls.
• Master Risk Assessment & Control Application
  • Apply governance, security, and operational controls effectively linking them to risk registers,frameworks, and policies.
• Execute Audit Essentials with Precision
  • Develop impactful Document Requests, robust RCMs (Risk Control Matrices), and concise, insight-driven reports.
• Focus on Core IT Control Domains
  • Strengthen oversight in access management, change control, problem management, patching, and BCM (Business Continuity Management).
• Embed Cybersecurity & Privacy Controls
  • Audit for resilience in data privacy, vendor risk, and asset management, aligning with global best practices.
• Align with International Standards
  • Conduct high-level reviews against ISO 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity),and ISO 27701 (Privacy) to ensure audit relevance and compliance.
• Deliver Actionable Audit Insights
  • Communicate findings with clarity, impact, and executive-ready recommendations that drive decision-making.