Risk Assessment, IT Audit Methodologies and Business Continuity Planning

Program Overview
The risk assessment portion of the class focuses on the different types of risk assessments (i.e. information security, audit, and BCP) and the components of an adequate risk assessment. The IT Audit methodologies portion delves into IT Audit by discussing sampling techniques, audit software, and appropriate IT Audit programs. The business continuity planning portion discusses the components and various aspects of a good business continuity planning process.

Key Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to perform a fairly detailed review of a bank's audit and business continuity program.

Instructional Format
Facilitated classroom discussion and lectures.

Duration
Four and one-half days.

Level
Basic.

Target Audience
DSC Bank Examiners who perform IT examinations.

Prerequisites
Attendees should have a basic knowledge of information technology and should have attended ITEC.

Pre-Course Assignment
None.

Special Requirements
None.

Post Course Feedback
None.

Credits
None.

More Information
For more information concerning course content, please contact Donald Saxinger, (202) 898-6521 or regarding course administration contact Nancy Pritts, (703) 516-5507.