IT Audit Bytes - Cybersecurity 0.5 CPE

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. The goal is to prevent unauthorized access to devices and online services and protect the stored information. Cybersecurity is a big topic, and most organizations focus on cybersecurity controls. In this session, we explore the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF).

This course is a part of IT Audit Bytes series. The other Segments of this series are:

1. IT Audit Bytes - Access Control
2. IT Audit Bytes - Backup and Recovery
3. IT Audit Bytes - Change Management
4. IT Audit Bytes - Cybersecurity
5. IT Audit Bytes - Data Loss Prevention
6. IT Audit Bytes - Disaster Recovery and BCP
7. IT Audit Bytes - IT Control Frameworks/li>
8. IT Audit Bytes - Job Monitoring
9. IT Audit Bytes - Logging and SEIM
10. IT Audit Bytes - Network Security and Detection
11. IT Audit Bytes - Password Management
12. IT Audit Bytes - Physical Security
13. IT Audit Bytes - Provisioning and Deprovisioning
14. IT Audit Bytes - SDLC Controls
15. IT Audit Bytes - Security Awareness Training
16. IT Audit Bytes - Separation of Duties Controls
17. IT Audit Bytes - SOC Reports
18. IT Audit Bytes - Strategy and Governance
19. IT Audit Bytes - Third-Party IT Risk Management (TPRM)

Prerequisites

Learning Objective

• discover and describe the NIST CSF framework.
• Identify the key concepts auditors should review in each domain.
• Recognize potential control gaps when performing a cybersecurity audit.

Last updated/reviewed: January 29, 2025