In this course, students will learn and put into practice knowledge about the auditing process, more specifically Information Technology (IT) auditing. Students will learn the key skills related to performing an IT audit, including planning, and executing audits related to IT and cybersecurity and how to effectively communicate the audit results and recommendations. Additionally, students will study foundational IT frameworks related to internal controls and compliance.
Prerequisites
CYBR 1101, CYBR 1104.
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What you will learn
- IT asset security frameworks, standards, and guidelines
- Common technology components
- Types of controls
- Risk-based audit planning
- Audit project management
- Sampling
- Evidence collection
- IT asset management
- Physical and environmental controls
- Identity and access management
- Job scheduling and automation
- System interfaces
- End-user computing
- Performance management
- Change and release management
- Patch and incident management
- Professional skepticism, ethics, and independence
- Reporting and communication
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22281 |
May 5, 2026 to August 11, 2026 |
Lab | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.