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DonateInformation has become companies’ most valuable asset, and IT systems are central to business value creation. Today, the need for a strong IT audit function is more imperative. IT auditors contribute vital skills and knowledge to internal audit to provide assurance to the board and senior management. This Council provides these executives the ability to network with peers from other companies to gather insights and learn from each other’s successes and challenges. Some topics of discussion include:
- Cybersecurity audits and how to provide assurance to senior leaders on cyber risks
- Risk assessment to understand and prioritize risks in both corporate and operational IT systems and processes
- Data classification
- Access management
- Challenges and strategies around recruiting and retaining talent with audit and IT skills
- Digital transformation and the impact of automating processes and production
Earn up to 6.75 CPE credits per meeting
Auditing
Prerequisites: Must be a senior executive leading the IT Audit function for their organization. Requirements: Delivery Method: Program Level: Intermediate; Advanced Preparation: None
- Accenture
- American Express Company
- Avanade Inc.
- Chevron Corporation
- Consolidated Edison Company of New York
- Deere & Company
- Dell
- Emerson
- Liberty Mutual Group
- Lincoln Financial Group
- Microsoft Corporation
- Newmont Mining Corp.
- PVH Corporation
- Texas Department of Transportation
- Unum Group
Enduring relationships with trusted peers are the core of the Council experience. Enhanced by our global, enterprise-wide reach, these relationships span the world and extend the value of Council membership. Confidential peer dialogue provides you with a broader perspective and shared experiences, as well as access to specific knowledge and best practices.
- Collective problem solving that puts your issue on the agenda
- Benchmarking through regular surveys of Council members about relevant company practices
- Multifunctional insights generated by the wealth of perspectives gathered from 125+ Councils (covering more than 50 functions) that work together across geographies
- Virtual communities that extend learning opportunities through a variety of online forums and other resources
Senior leaders responsible for the IT Audit function for their organizations. Membership is by invitation only.
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Ellen Hexter
Program Director, Chief Audit Executives Council, IT Audit Leaders Council, Strategic Risk Management Council, and Strategic Risk Management Council |