Frameworks and Auditing (CYBR 1204)

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.
Course code: CYBR 1204
Credits: 3.0
Length: 55.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=CYBR&number=1204

Prerequisites

CYBR 1101, CYBR 1104.

Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† 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.