Monthly Subscription Starting at AED 99 + VAT

Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Offered by

About

The course is awarded The Best Free Online Courses of All Time, and Best Online Courses of the Year (2021 Edition) by Class Central (http://www.classcentral.com). --- Information systems (IS) are important assets to business organizations and are ubiquitous in our daily lives. With the latest IS technologies emerging, such as Big Data, FinTech, Virtual Banks, there are more concerns from the public on how organizations maintain systems’ integrity, such as data privacy, information security, the compliance to the government regulations. Management in organizations also need to be assured that systems work the way they expected. IS auditors play a crucial role in handling these issues. In the course “Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance”, you will explore risks of information systems, and how to mitigate the risks by proper IS Controls. You will also get familiar with the IS Audit procedures and how they are applied during the IS development throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Finally, you will get to observe how we can make the system changes more manageable using formal IS Management practices, such as Change Management Controls and Emergency Changes. The conversations between the course instructor - Prof. Percy Dias, and the IS auditing practitioner will give you a concrete idea on how IS auditors perform their duties, the qualities to become IS auditors and future prospects of IS auditing industry. This course is suitable for students and graduates from Information Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science, and IT practitioners who are interested to get into the IS auditing field. It is also a good starting point for learners who would like to pursue further studies for IS audit certifications – such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Modules

Overview and Practitioner's Sharing

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • Course Overview
  • 1.1 Interview the Practitioner - Career Prospect of IS Auditors

1 Readings

  • Grading Criteria

Risk in Information Systems (IS)

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

4 Videos

  • 1.2 Introduction to Risk in Information System
  • 1.3 Risk Management Process 1- Risk Assessment
  • 1.4 Risk Management Process 2 - Risk Mitigation
  • 1.5 Risk Management Process 3 - Risk Re-evaluation

1 Readings

  • Recent news of risks related to Information Systems

Internal Controls of Information Systems (IS)

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • 1.6 Identify Internal Controls
  • 1.7 Internal Controls Examples

Module 1 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

Practitioner's Sharing

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • 2.1 Interview the Practitioner - Financial Auditing vs IS Auditing?
  • 2.2 Interview the Practitioner - Qualities to become an IS auditor

IS Auditing Procedure

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Are some steps missing in the IS audit procedure of this company?

3 Videos

  • 2.3 General IS Audit Procedures
  • 2.4 Compliance Testing and Substantive Testing
  • 2.5 Evidence

1 Readings

  • ISACA Outlines Five Steps to Planning an Effective IS Audit Program 

Module 2 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

Business Application Development Process Phase 1 & 2

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • 3.1 Feasibility and Requirements

1 Readings

  • Introduction: What is business application development process / Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Business Application Development Process Phase 3 & 4

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • 3.2 Design and Selection
  • 3.3 Development and Configuration
  • 3.4 Configuration - Input/Output Controls

Business Application Development Process Phase 5 & 6

    • 3 Videos
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • 3.5 Implementation
  • 3.6 Case studies: System Changeover Scenarios
  • 3.7 Post-implementation Review

Risks of Business Application Development

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • 3.8 Risks Associate with Application Development

Summary: Role of IS auditors in Business Application Development

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • 3.9 Role of IS Auditor in SDLC

Module 3 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

IS Maintenance Practices

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • 4.1 Information Systems Maintenance Practices
  • 4.2 IS Maintenance Practices Scenarios

Change Management

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

3 Videos

  • 4.3 Change Management Process 1
  • 4.4 Change Management Process 2
  • 4.5 Emergency Changes

1 Readings

  • More about different environments of an information system

IS Controls

    • 1 Videos
Show info about module content

1 Videos

  • 4.6 Change Management Risk & Controls

Insights...

    • 2 Videos
Show info about module content

2 Videos

  • 4.7 Insights - The future development of IS Auditing
  • 4.8 Insights - How does IS audit support FinTech companies?

Module 4 Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
Show info about module content

1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

Farewell

    • 1 Readings
Show info about module content

1 Readings

  • Take the post-course survey and rate this course!

Auto Summary

Discover the intricacies of safeguarding information systems with the "Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance" course. Recognized as one of the best free online courses by Class Central, this course delves into the critical role of IS auditors in maintaining system integrity amidst advancements like Big Data, FinTech, and Virtual Banks. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Percy Dias, learners will examine the risks associated with information systems and learn strategies to mitigate these risks through effective IS Controls. The course covers IS Audit procedures, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and essential IS Management practices such as Change Management Controls and Emergency Changes. This foundational course spans 540 minutes and offers subscription options including Starter and Professional tiers. It is tailored for students and graduates in Information Systems, IT, and Computer Science, as well as IT professionals aspiring to enter the IS auditing field. Additionally, it serves as a stepping stone towards IS audit certifications like the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Engage with real-world insights through conversations between Prof. Dias and an IS auditing practitioner, providing a comprehensive understanding of the profession and its future prospects. Enroll now on Coursera and embark on your journey to becoming a proficient IS auditor.

Garvin Percy DIAS
Instructor

Garvin Percy DIAS