Very High DemandIntermediate to Advanced

IT Auditor

Master IT auditing, cybersecurity compliance, risk assessment, and governance frameworks to evaluate and strengthen organizational IT controls and security posture.

12-18 months
9 Steps
$120k - $250k

Key Technologies

IT AuditCybersecurityRisk ManagementComplianceCOBITISO 27001SOC 2NISTGRC
Your Progress0 / 9 completed

Learning Path

1.

IT Fundamentals & Infrastructure

Build foundational knowledge in IT systems, networks, databases, and enterprise architecture.

Beginner
IT InfrastructureNetworking BasicsOperating SystemsDatabase ManagementCloud Computing BasicsSystem Architecture
6-8 weeks
2.

Accounting & Financial Controls

Learn accounting principles and financial controls essential for IT audit work.

Beginner
Financial AccountingInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingSOX ComplianceAudit FundamentalsFinancial Analysis
4-6 weeks
3.

Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Master core cybersecurity concepts, threats, vulnerabilities, and protection mechanisms.

Intermediate
Information SecurityThreat AnalysisSecurity ControlsVulnerability AssessmentCryptographyNetwork SecurityAccess Management
6-8 weeks
4.

IT Audit Frameworks & Standards

Learn major IT audit frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, and audit methodologies.

Intermediate
COBIT FrameworkISO 27001NIST Cybersecurity FrameworkAudit PlanningEvidence CollectionAudit DocumentationRisk-based Auditing
8-10 weeks
5.

Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

Master compliance frameworks including SOX, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOC 2.

Intermediate
SOX ComplianceGDPRPCI-DSSHIPAASOC 2Data PrivacyRegulatory CompliancePrivacy Controls
6-8 weeks
6.

IT Risk Management & GRC

Develop expertise in risk assessment, management, and GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance) tools.

Advanced
Risk AssessmentRisk AnalysisGRC ToolsThird-party RiskBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryRisk MitigationControl Testing
6-8 weeks
7.

Advanced Audit Techniques & Tools

Master audit software, data analytics, and advanced testing techniques.

Advanced
ACL AnalyticsIDEA SoftwareSQL for AuditingData AnalyticsContinuous AuditingAutomated TestingAudit SamplingEvidence Analysis
6-8 weeks
8.

Specialized IT Audit Domains

Specialize in cloud, application, database, and infrastructure audits.

Advanced
Cloud AuditApplication Security AuditDatabase AuditNetwork AuditPenetration Testing BasicsDevOps SecurityAPI SecurityBlockchain Audit
8-10 weeks
9.

CISA Certification Preparation

Prepare for the CISA exam - the gold standard certification for IT auditors.

Advanced
CISA Exam DomainsInformation System AuditingIT GovernanceInformation Systems AcquisitionInformation Systems OperationsInformation Asset Protection
8-12 weeks