This course delves into the critical aspects of IT management, including change management, vulnerability patch management, and vendor management. You will gain the expertise to identify and mitigate risks in these vital areas, and explore the intricate legal and ethical concerns surrounding data governance, and understand the diverse laws that govern data protection, storage, and usage. This course also covers the essential standards and practices for governance, ensuring you are well-versed in compliance and regulatory requirements. It offers important insights into the role of a CISA auditor and teaches how to plan for and manage enterprise risk effectively. By the end of this course, you will have a robust understanding of IT management principles and the skills to apply them in real-world scenarios.
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 2
This course is part of CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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What you'll learn
Master the core principles of IT management, including change, vulnerability patch, and vendor management.
Navigate legal and ethical data governance concerns with confidence.
Understand and apply industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop the skills necessary for effective enterprise risk management as a CISA auditor.
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This module covers the most common standard practices of governance. There are many laws governing types of data, and these laws have different requirements, not only for the types of data, but also related to where data is acquired from, where it is stored, and how it is used. You will come away from this module with a strong understanding of the basics of IT governance and management.
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