Course Information
Auditing the Cloud
Course Description
The Auditing the Cloud course provides participants with a deeper understanding of cloud-related designs, risks, and controls while examining the connection between cybersecurity and cloud environments. Further, this course provides additional insight into cloud-related standards and guidelines, and explains how to audit cloud environments.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define cloud computing from an internal audit perspective.
• Explore the cloud-cybersecurity connection and the importance of classifying and assessing the cloud environment.
• Examine internal audit considerations regarding contract provisions and first- and third-party insurance.
• Describe cloud standards and guidelines, and how they affect an organization.
• Explain how to assess an organization’s liabilities when utilizing cloud solutions.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required.
YB 4.23(k)
Instructors
Rosemarie is a freelance consultant and educator who facilitates and teaches internal audit, financial accounting, managerial accounting, and IT-related courses. Rosemarie specialized in operational audits, fraud investigations, IT reviews, risk assessments, and control self-assessments during her career in internal audit. Rosemarie has also delivered several presentations and speaking engagements.
Additional Information
TAC Rule 523.142(g) requires the CPE Sponsor to monitor individual attendance and assign the correct number of CPE credits. Participants will be asked to document their time of arrival and departure in compliance with this Rule. Additionally, attendance will be monitored throughout the day and CPE certificates will reflect actual attendance of each participant.
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