Introduction to advanced auditing techniques
As IT systems continue to grow in complexity and sophistication, IT auditors must expand their toolkit beyond traditional methods. These techniques often leverage specialized knowledge, tools, and methodologies to go beyond surface-level assessments and dig into the intricacies of modern IT systems.
IT auditors are increasingly turning to advanced techniques that leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to better understand IT systems and processes, identify hidden risks, and proactively address vulnerabilities.
Let’s take a look at some of the ways auditors are exploring more advanced IT audit approaches:
- Data analytics in IT auditing: While data analytics is becoming more commonplace, its advanced application in IT auditing involves leveraging ML algorithms and statistical models to uncover hidden patterns, anomalies, and potential fraud. Data analytics can include analyzing vast datasets from various sources...
