INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING

Catalog description

The course covers management's role in controlling information technology and addressing the major risks related to technology. Topics include information security, contingency planning, desktop computer controls, systems development controls, computer center operation controls, assurance of information related to on-line, client - server, web-based, internet, and other advanced computer systems. Students will learn approaches to evaluating and addressing technology risk throughout the organization from the perspective of internal and external auditing in addition to the view of every end user.