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Generative AI for Cyber Auditors Workshop
February 27 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST
GWDC Member $125, Non-GWDC Member $200
This intensive one-day virtual workshop, “Generative AI for Cyber Auditors,” scheduled for Tuesday, February 27th, 2025, will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be incorporated into the audit process to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The workshop will cover the use of AI tools for data analysis and compliance verification, with practical exercises to ensure participants can apply these techniques effectively.
Registration closes on February 26 @ 3pm.
Course Overview
February 27
The workshop will be held on February 27 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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Virtual Event
The course will be held using Teams.
Prior to the event, participants must install the Teams app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Teams or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
GWDC Member Fee – $125
The fee for GWDC Members is $125 for the course.
The fee for all other registrants is $200 for the course.
To become a member and take advantage of the member rate for our events, among other benefits, join ISACA and select the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter as your local chapter.
Earn up to 7 CPEs
Attendees can earn up to 7 CPEs for this event.
Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Teams polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits. The GWDC will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
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Agenda
Module 1: Overview of Generative AI
- Definition and significance of generative AI.
- Key concepts and technologies involved.
- Applications of generative AI in various fields, with a focus on auditing.
Module 2: Generative AI in the Audit Process
- Role of AI in modern auditing.
- Benefits of using generative AI for cyber auditors.
- Key areas of application within the audit process.
Module 3: Incorporating AI Tools into Auditing
- Overview of AI tools available for auditing.
- How to select and implement the right AI tools.
- Benefits of AI tools in improving audit accuracy and efficiency.
Module 4: Data Analysis with Generative AI
- Techniques for using AI in data analysis.
- Examples of AI models used for analyzing audit data.
- Comparative benefits over traditional data analysis methods.
Module 5: Compliance Verification Using AI
- How AI can streamline compliance verification.
- Real-world examples of AI-driven compliance checks.
- Benefits of AI in ensuring thorough and accurate compliance.
Module 6: Practical Exercise: AI for Data Analysis
- Setting up practical exercises for AI-based data analysis.
- Instructions and expectations for participants.
- Discussion of outcomes and insights gained.
Module 7: Practical Exercise: AI for Compliance Verification
- Designing practical exercises for AI-driven compliance checks.
- Step-by-step guide for participants.
- Debrief and analysis of the exercise results.
Module 8: Ethical and Regulatory Considerations
- Ethical challenges in using AI for auditing.
- Balancing innovation with ethical considerations.
- Overview of current and future regulations impacting AI in auditing.
Module 9: Future Trends in Generative AI and Auditing
- Emerging trends in generative AI relevant to auditing.
- Impact of these trends on the audit process.
- Preparing for future AI advancements in auditing.
Instructor
Jim Wiggins
CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M
Jim has over 28 years of direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 23 years focused on information systems security. He has an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses aimed at federal and government contracting clients.
Today, Jim is the Founder and Principal of Securible, LLC. Securible is an information security service provider offering cyber training programs to organizations of all sizes. At Securible, Jim has taught IT security certification courses such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Ethical Hacking, RMF, Security+, and other courses requested by Securible’s clients. Currently, he provides education and training support for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More information on Securible can be found at: http://www.securible.com.
Jim is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI offers a role-based IT security certification program targeted at the federal workforce. More information on FITSI can be found at: http://www.fitsi.org.
Additionally, Jim is the Founder and Executive Director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on cyber education and serves as the philanthropic sister organization of the Federal IT Security Institute. The FITSI Foundation operates the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA). More information on the FITSI Foundation can be found at: https://www.fitsifoundation.org.
In 2020, Jim launched a TV show on cybersecurity called “Cybersecurity Today,” which can be viewed in the Washington, DC area. Episodes can also be streamed online at the following website: http://www.cybersecuritytoday.org.
In 2019, FCW named Jim to the “Federal 100” for his tireless efforts to promote cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.
In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) named him “Educator of the Year” for the impact he continues to make on the federal workforce.
Jim holds the following IA/IT security certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M.
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CPE Information
Earn up to 7 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present for the full event to receive full CPE credit.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the foundational concepts of generative AI and its relevance in the auditing process.
- Explore the applications of AI tools in enhancing audit efficiency and accuracy.
- Learn how to utilize AI for data analysis and compliance verification.
- Engage in practical exercises to apply AI techniques in real-world audit scenarios.
- Develop strategies for integrating generative AI into existing audit frameworks.
CPE-Related Details
- Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: None
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical