The primary objective of Technology audits includes :
Ensure IT systems and processes are compliant with internal standard / policies and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate security and resiliency of IT systems and processes in place.
Determine risks to a company's information assets, and help identify methods to minimize those risks
Understand the IS environment to determine the size and complexity of the systems and the extent of dependence on information systems by the bank
Undertake reviews of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and / or enhancements to current systems.
Perform Application controls, Network Devices, Security devices reviews for simple to complex information systems in a risk-based manner.
Perform information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
Communicate the audit finding to respective business heads / senior management and Audit Committee
Follows-up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s)
Identify opportunities to add value beyond defined the scope specifically in cyber security and emerging technology like cloud, devops.