IT Security Audit and Compliance

Day 1: Foundations of IT Security Audits

• Overview of IT security audits and their importance.
• Key compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Steps in the audit lifecycle: planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Practical activity: Developing an audit checklist based on a compliance framework.

Day 2: Conducting Security Audits

• Techniques for collecting and analyzing evidence during an audit.
• Evaluating security controls and identifying gaps in compliance.
• Tools and technologies for IT security auditing (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, and GRC tools).
• Hands-on session: Performing an audit for a sample IT environment.

Day 3: Reporting and Improving Compliance

• Writing effective audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Presenting audit results to management and stakeholders.
• Developing action plans to address compliance gaps.

Case study: Lessons learned from successful IT security audits.