2023 IT Audit Perspectives: Navigating a Technology Risk-Filled Horizon

Participants of the free live webinar will be eligible for 1 CPE credit.

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Join Protiviti and The IIA on October 12, 2023, for an insightful discussion as we unveil the findings from our 11th annual IT Audit Technology Risks Survey. This survey captures insights from global chief audit executives, IT audit leaders, and technology risk professionals, shedding light into an ever-evolving technology risk landscape. Key areas of focus include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, IT talent management and third-party management.

During this live discussion, Protiviti’s technology audit leaders and The IIA’s Professional Standards practice lead will delve deep into the implications, challenges and opportunities these technology risks present for organizations and their IT audit functions.

Key topics and related learning objectives include:

• Landscape overview – Provide an overview of the current technology risk landscape, focusing on the dominant theme of cybersecurity.
• Organizational preparedness – Analyze the gaps in organizational readiness to tackle technology risks, especially in areas like third-party management, IT talent management, and data governance.
• Emerging risks insight – Delve into the future with a keen eye on emerging technology risks, especially those related to AI, and discuss the anticipated impact over the next two to three years.
• Proficiency and upskilling – Explore the proficiency levels of IT audit groups in addressing various technology risks and discuss the areas where upskilling is imperative and the strategies organizations are adopting to close the proficiency gap.
• Tech audit tools and barriers – Dive deep into the technology tools being adopted by IT audit functions, their importance in modern audit practices, and the barriers faced by organizations in their adoption journey.
• Audit practices evolution – Understand how the frequency and nature of technology audits are adapting to meet the challenges posed by the technology environment.  Discover the types of technology audits that are trending based on the current technology risk landscape.

CPE: 1.2 credits available for live attendance

*CPE for qualifying live attendees only. You must answer 3 of the 4 poll questions during the live event. CPE will be e-mailed to qualifying attendees within 60 days of the live event. Field of Study: Audit. Program Level: Basic. Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based. Prerequisites/Advance Preparation: None. Elements of Engagement: Polling Questions.