RSKA 5360 - Cybersecurity and IT Risk Advisory and Assurance

3 credit hours
Formerly - ACCT 5360

Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT) Risk Advisory and Assurance will provide the student with an overview of the Cybersecurity and IT Risk Advisory and Assurance profession. The course learning objectives include: (1) Students will gain a robust understanding of the technology process, risks, and controls by reviewing and testing control effectiveness. (2) Students will be able to effectively and efficiently plan, execute, and report on technology processes, risks, and controls based primarily on the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards and several Cybersecurity Frameworks, e.g. The AICPA Cybersecurity Risk Management Reporting Framework. (3) Students will experience “hands-on” Cybersecurity and IT Audit work and spend time with experienced Cybersecurity and IT Auditors.

Prerequisite Course(s): ACCT 5140 or ACCT 5310 or equivalent is recommended