Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles, frameworks, and standards for auditing information security systems.
2. Gain the skills to evaluate an organization’s information security posture against regulatory requirements and best practices.
3. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, gaps, and risks in information security controls and processes.
4. Develop proficiency in auditing security policies, access controls, and incident response plans.
5. Prepare actionable audit reports to recommend improvements in information security governance.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Foundations of Information Security Auditing

1. Introduction to Information Security Auditing
2. Audit Frameworks and Standards
3. Audit Planning and Preparation
4. Workshop: Developing an Information Security Audit Plan

Day 2: Assessing Security Controls and Processes

1. Evaluating Security Policies and Procedures
2. Auditing Access Controls
3. Auditing Network and System Security
4. Practical Exercise: Conducting an Audit of Access and Network Controls

Day 3: Incident Response, Reporting, and Improvement

1. Auditing Incident Response Plans
2. Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning
3. Reporting and Presenting Audit Findings
4. Capstone Project: Conducting a Mock Information Security Audit