IT AUDITORS' ENGAGEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS. Issue 4 (3rd April 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCabe, Krysten
• Is Part Of: EDPACS. Volume 59:Issue 4(2019)
• Page Start: 12
• Page End: 14
• Publication Date: 2019-04-03
• Subjects: Electronic data processing -- Auditing -- Periodicals; Computers -- Access control -- Periodicals; Electronic data processing departments -- Security measures -- Periodicals; 005.8
• DOI: 10.1080/07366981.2019.1596062
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0736-6981

Abstract

Abstract: IT auditors are uniquely equipped to be strong contributors to technology projects, given their experience working with cross-functional teams and their ability to identify risks and suggest mitigating controls. As technology increasingly becomes a driver for enterprise projects, early involvement in those projects from IT auditors becomes critical to those projects†TM success and a key indicator of the value the IT audit function brings to the enterprise. Concerningly, recent ISACA research shows that only 35 percent of auditors are engaged in technology projects during the planning phase. This article provides guidance on how auditors can position themselves to make an earlier impact and why doing so is so crucial for the future of the IT audit profession.