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ISC

Information Systems and Controls

ISC sits at the intersection of auditing and IT — information systems, data management, and IT audit/advisory including SOC engagements. It fits candidates interested in IT audit, risk, and controls, especially those already working adjacent to technology risk.

Medium ~80 hrs study time 12 topics · 0+ MCQs Official Blueprint

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Topics

01

IT General Controls (ITGCs)

The four ITGC categories that support reliance on automated application controls.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs55 min
02

Information Security Fundamentals

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Confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and common threat types.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
03

Data Management & Governance

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Data lifecycle, data quality, and governance frameworks.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
04

SOC Engagements

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SOC 1 vs SOC 2 reports, trust services criteria, and Type I vs Type II.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
05

Business Process Automation

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RPA, workflow automation, and control considerations for automated processes.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
06

Systems Development Life Cycle

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SDLC phases and change management controls.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
07

Third-Party & Vendor Risk

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Evaluating cloud providers and outsourced service organizations.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
08

Data Analytics Techniques

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Using data analytics for continuous auditing and anomaly detection.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
09

Emerging Technology Considerations

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AI, blockchain, and their control and audit implications.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
10

IT Audit Standards

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Applying professional standards specifically to IT audit engagements.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
11

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery

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BCP/DRP planning and the controls that support system availability.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min
12

Privacy Frameworks

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Data privacy regulations and their implications for controls testing.

Study Material · Revision Notes0 MCQs50 min