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IT Audit School: IT General Controls (ITGC)

Assess core IT general controls that secure systems and support compliance

Sophie GoodwinJCHM

Created by Sophie Goodwin, Jason Claycomb, Hernan Murdock

Gain a solid grasp of IT general controls and their importance in securing technology environments. Explore key control areas like access management, system development, operations, and resilience to understand how they support compliance and reduce risk.

ACI | 269 min

What You Will Learn

You'll move through core IT control domains, starting with access and administration, then progressing to development, change, and operational controls. Each section connects real-world risks to audit objectives and evidence, helping you build practical skills to evaluate ITGCs in any organization.

Key Features

  • Learn to assess logical security, user administration, and encryption controls effectively
  • Understand development, change management, and IT operations from an audit perspective
  • Evaluate physical safeguards, business continuity, and disaster recovery planning for resilience

Target Audience

Ideal for entry-level IT auditors, internal auditors, and technology professionals who want to strengthen their ability to assess IT environments. If you have basic audit awareness and want to understand the main control domains that support security, compliance, and operational resilience, this course is a great fit.

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