IT auditor

IT auditors perform audits of information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. They evaluate ICT infrastructure in terms of risk to the organisation and establish controls to mitigate loss. They determine and recommend improvements in the current risk management controls and in the implementation of system changes or upgrades.

Scope note

Excludes people performing managerial activities.

Alternative Labels

ICT auditor

information technology auditor

IT auditor

IT Quality Appraiser

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse ICT system develop audit plan ensure adherence to organisational ICT standards execute ICT audits improve business processes perform ICT security testing perform quality audits prepare financial auditing reports

Essential Knowledge

ICT process quality models ICT quality policy ICT security legislation ICT security standards audit techniques engineering processes legal requirements of ICT products organisational resilience product life-cycle quality standards systems development life-cycle

Optional Skills and Competences

apply information security policies communicate analytical insights define organisational standards develop ICT workflow develop documentation in accordance with legal requirements identify ICT security risks identify legal requirements inform on safety standards manage IT security compliances monitor technology trends safeguard online privacy and identity

Optional Knowledge

ICT accessibility standards ICT network security risks ICT project management World Wide Web Consortium standards cloud technologies cyber security information security strategy

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/cdd3d773-75a4-4f35-bd1d-1ac720afcf9d

Status

released

Occupations

IT auditor

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI