• Online, Self-Paced

This cybersecurity audit training is a beginner level course for anyone interested in cybersecurity audits or a career as an auditor. Upon completion of the course, the student will be familiar with the concept and purpose of auditing along with control frameworks focused on cybersecurity.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Know the purpose of a cybersecurity audit
- Define cybersecurity audit controls
- Identify cybersecurity audit frameworks
- Explain proper audit team performance
- Define the benefits of a cybersecurity audit

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Test and Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning and Policy

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.