Executive training programme in Digital Auditing, Advisory and Cybersecurity

This programme is structured around 3 levels:

The Certificate

Aims to professionalise employees so that they can participate in digital audit and consulting assignments

The University Diploma

Aims to make employees autonomous in terms of digital audit and consulting assignments to design and supervise them.

The Executive Master

Aims to acquire a level of expertise in the field of digital auditing & advisory, particularly in cybersecurity

Certificate80 hours

Fundamentals of IS audit and advisory 

  • IS governance: strategy, budgets, indicators, contracts
  • Position of the IS function within the organisation
  • Digital transformation - Target Operating Model
  • IS mapping, modeling and urbanisation (evolution) of information systems
  • IS Internal control
  • IS audit principles, methodology and tools
  • IS audit categories: IS governance audit, IS process audit, IS project audit, IS security audit, IS Infrastructure audit, …
  • Access management
  • New technologies and associated risks: blockchain, IA, process automation (RPA...)
 
Competencies

The certification aims to professionalise employees so that they can participate in IS audit and advisory assignments.

  • Acquire a real culture of IS and data governance for better integration of IS in the audit process of statutory auditors, internal audit, etc.
  • Develop the skills to identify, analyze and address risks
  • Manage a precise and effective technical dialogue with IS teams
  • Master the international legal and jurisprudential framework associated with the IS and its data.

University Diploma120 hours

Data governance and data analytics 

  • Methodology for documenting and auditing using data analysis tools
  • Data audit - data analysis, case study - tests and data checks, case study - audit tools
  • Use of Python language for control and audit
  • Use of audit applications (IDEA, Alter X, ..)
  • Machine Learning, Fraud detection, Methodology and statistical models (Benford…)
  • Conferences
  • CISA preparation
Competencies

The objective of the University Diploma (level 2) is to make the teams autonomous in terms of audit and consulting information systems assignment to design and supervise them.

  • Develop the skills for IS process modelization and data audit methodologies
  • Establish recommendations within the regulatory limits for organizational and technical solutions
  • Master data analysis methods and data architecture practices
  • Set up appropriate  controls  resulting from new technologies and from Artificial Intelligence
  • Prepare for CISA

Executive Master100 hours

Cybersecurity

  • Identify, analyse and address risks; detect intrusions; harden information systems and networks to protect data confidentiality and integrity; maintain IT availability; and mitigate losses.
  • Prepare for the Certified Information Security Management exam.

Courses

  • Types and topology of networks
  • Protocols, TCP/IP, Ethernet
  • Technical network equipment
  • Security standards: risks, audits, etc.
  • Physical security
  • Audit of new technologies: blockchain, AI, process automation (RPA...)
  • Preparation to the CISM
  • Soft Skills
  • Conferences
Competencies 

The Executive Master aims to acquire a level of expertise in the field of IS auditing and consulting, particularly in terms of digital security.

  • Know how to manage an audit and consulting team; manage the resources, ensure the appropriate training of the teams.
  • Guarantee better consideration of security issues associated with data and processes.

Teaching methods

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The topics covered during the training will be abundantly illustrated by examples and case studies, with an alternation of courses, practical cases and testimonials.


The programme uses a blended learning approach: 70% online and 30% on-site.


The content and educational formats of the training are digitised as much as possible, with materials made available on a shared web platform.


The themes are divided into sessions (one video session is 3 hours) associated with in-person attendance to work on practical cases.

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Assessment methods

At the end of the sessions, there is a final exam which consists of an MCQ (Multiple-Choice Question) and a case study. Passing the exam results in completing the level.

 

Level 1:

2 MCQ: 20%
3 case studies: 20%

 

Level 2:

MCQ: 15 % each
1 case study: 20 %
Preparation to the CISA & test: 20 %

 

Level 3:

4 MCQ: 10 %
Thesis: 40%
Preparation to the CISM & test 20 %

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