Auditors struggle to keep up with the implications of digital transformation
Summary
If youre involved in the digital transformation thats shaking up the business from top to bottom, youre likely also upending the neat little world your auditors have lived in.Photo: HubSpot These days, auditing types have to look through todays IT systems to determine how well data and access is locked down, how well things are governed, the role of cloud,.The most commonly reason, cited by 37 percent, is a lack of qualified resources, specifically people, skills and/or auditing tools.As Theresa Grafenstine, chair of ISACAs board of directors, put it: "Given the increased focus on digital transformation within organizations, its important for IT auditors to be involved throughout the entire technology project lifecycle to ensure policies and processes are put in place to mitigate risk.The top areas IT auditors need to explore and understand which much greater depth include the following: