编者按:The ISACA Now blog is looking ahead to 2024 with to-do lists from ISACA experts for professionals working in IT audit, 风险管理, 信息安全, 隐私和IT治理. Today, 维罗妮卡罗斯 shares her 2024 to-do list for IT auditors. See more audit resources from ISACA 在这里.
IT行业在不断发展, meaning that IT auditors must evolve alongside constant developments in order to be successful. Standards must be continuously examined as new technologies emerge, and auditors must consequently adapt to their changing field.
随着新年的临近, it is the perfect time for auditors to evaluate their current skills, roles and knowledge to set goals to focus on in 2024. Here are five objectives for audit professionals to add to their 2024 to-do list:
1. Upskill
Acquire knowledge in auditing emerging technologies, research changes in IT auditing practices, 投资收购一个 中国钢铁工业协会认证, attend IT audit training and evolve. Show the ability to apply fresh thinking to existing best practices to tackle emerging issues, especially when making audit recommendations to address new realities. If certified, remember to maintain your certification by reporting your CPE hours.
2. 加入 a professional community or renew your professional membership
有很多好处 of belonging to a professional body, 包括网络, the ability to connect with mentors, 领导机会等等. It is important to ensure you are keeping up with your membership, 也, 享受最大的利益.
3. 寻求指导和指导
This presents an opportunity for you to give back to the profession by mentoring a new professional. 寻求指导 and coaching can enable you to grow in your career through new learning experiences and networking opportunities.
4. 照顾好自己
Because this is a highly demanding job, mental wellness is key. 腾出空闲时间锻炼, 学会委派任务, 计划好你的一天, 保持组织, be authentic with your stakeholders, adopt emotional intelligence traits and have fun.
5. Embrace the qualities of a trusted information systems auditor
成为认证, gaining high-level technical knowledge, sharpening analytical skills and remaining ever-curious are just a few of the essential qualities of a trusted and successful information systems auditor.
So, when it comes to the future of your career in IT audit, don’t just prepare for it—change it. Take charge of your future by honing your current skills, adapting to new challenges and taking care of your mental and physical health to the best of your abilities. Participating in a professional community, 指导和被指导, and embodying the optimal qualities of a trusted auditor are all steps forward on the path to success in the new year.
Be the best information system auditor you can be.
