
Intermediate IT Audit School: Logical Security
Evaluate access controls and strengthen logical security audits
Created by Wes Bryan, Sophie Goodwin, Rob Clark
Explore how logical security controls protect digital assets and learn to evaluate access management, threat exposure, and audit practices. Build practical skills to assess vulnerabilities, monitor privileged access, and review logging and virtualization controls. Gain confidence in supporting stronger security through focused audits.
ACI | 222 min
What You Will Learn
You will start by building a solid understanding of logical security concepts and common threats. Each section focuses on a specific area, such as access controls or vulnerability management, and connects it to real-world audit practices. Throughout, you will use a risk-based perspective to evaluate how well controls protect digital assets.
Key Features
- Assess identity, authentication, and authorization controls for effective access management
- Analyze threats like social engineering and malware to spot weaknesses in security posture
- Apply audit techniques to logging, vulnerabilities, middleware, and virtualization environments
Target Audience
This course is designed for IT auditors, cybersecurity professionals, compliance specialists, and IT staff who already have a basic grasp of auditing and technology. If you want to deepen your ability to evaluate logical security and conduct more effective audits, you will find practical guidance and actionable skills here.





