IT Controls are integral to ensuring the completeness, accuracy, integrity and privacy of data. IT Controls are comprised of tactics such as utilizing strong passwords, encrypting laptops and backing up files. In this course we review proper controls that should be implemented to protect corporate assets, sensitive data, company trade secrets, customer and employee identity and financial information. Additionally, we reflect on appropriate audit procedures to ensure the controls are in place and working as intended.

This course provides an overview of the IT general controls organizations should implement to ensure privacy, security, data integrity, system availability and to protect their brand and image. We delve into compliance requirements and review procedures to help ensure control effectiveness. Lastly, we discuss the importance of utilizing a control framework and implementing continuous monitoring techniques.