Description
Cybersecurity consistently ranks as the top organizational risk, and the expectations for internal audit are increasing. With the IIA’s Cybersecurity Topical Requirement taking effect on February 5th, internal auditors are now expected to provide more consistent, risk-based, and defensible assurance over cybersecurity. Many teams, however, still lack clear, practical guidance on meeting those expectations.
This webinar closes that gap. Instead of high-level theory, the session focuses on the real-world cybersecurity controls that matter—what they are, why they exist, and how internal auditors should evaluate them in alignment with the new topical requirement issued by The Institute of Internal Auditors. Participants will explore how the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement changes audit expectations, what it means for audit planning and scoping, and how to translate the requirement into practical audit procedures that hold up under executive and board scrutiny.
The session is designed to help auditors deliver meaningful cybersecurity assurance, even without a deep technical background.
What we will cover:
Cybersecurity auditing fundamentals: Core concepts every auditor must understand to assess cyber risks and controls effectively under the IIA’s Topical Requirement
Applying the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement: How the requirement impacts audit scope, risk assessment, and reporting expectations
Audit planning focus areas: How to prioritize systems, processes, and threat vectors that matter most for your organization
Testing cybersecurity controls: Practical guidance on what to test, how to test it, and how to document results in a way that aligns with the Topical Requirement
This webinar is ideal for internal auditors and audit leaders responsible for evaluating cybersecurity readiness and compliance with evolving IIA expectations. It delivers practical methods, clear examples, and actionable steps to immediately strengthen your cybersecurity audit skills.
Attendees will receive:
Two hours of CPE credit (non-NASBA)
Cybersecurity Audit Program
Link to recorded webinar
Cost
$59 per attendee