Join us for an engaging one-day seminar designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge in Generative AI for IT and Cybersecurity Auditors.
This one-day immersive workshop is designed to equip IT and cybersecurity auditors—including security control assessors—with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience using Generative AI, particularly ChatGPT, to support and enhance audit activities. Participants will explore the capabilities of Generative AI in the context of IT and cybersecurity audits, from automating documentation to analyzing large datasets and supporting compliance verification tasks.
Through instructor-led lectures, live demonstrations, and interactive exercises, participants will learn how to integrate AI tools into their audit workflows, develop effective prompt engineering techniques, and apply AI capabilities ethically and in alignment with regulatory standards.
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Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the foundational principles and terminology of Generative AI relevant to IT and cybersecurity audits.
- Apply ChatGPT to streamline audit tasks, including data summarization, document creation, and compliance checks.
- Craft effective prompts that maximize the utility and accuracy of AI-generated outputs.
- Identify and address ethical, privacy, and regulatory considerations when leveraging AI tools.
- Anticipate future trends and prepare for the integration of AI in evolving audit practices.
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Course Outcomes:
Participants will be equipped to:
- Explain the significance and potential of Generative AI in the field of IT and cybersecurity auditing.
- Utilize ChatGPT to enhance efficiency, insight, and accuracy in audit-related tasks.
- Incorporate AI tools effectively into routine auditing workflows.
- Follow ethical guidelines and ensure regulatory compliance in AI-assisted audits.
- Monitor emerging AI trends and adapt auditing practices accordingly.
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CPE: participants can earn up to 7 CPE Credits in the area of Information Technology.
Format Delivery: Virtual, via Zoom.
**The link to access the virtual event via Zoom will be provided in your registration confirmation email.**
We strongly encourage students to turn on their video cameras during the sessions.
Fees:
*Early Bird Discount: Those who register by June 6, 2025, save $50 off the price of the workshop.
- ISACA Members: $350
- Non-Members: $450
- Students and In-Transition: $150
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We look forward to seeing you at the Seminar in June 2025!
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Instructor: Jim Wiggins
Jim Wiggins is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity expert with over 28 years of industry experience, 23 of which have been dedicated to information security. He is the Founder and CEO of Securible, LLC, a Washington, DC-based cybersecurity training and consulting firm specializing in practical, forward-thinking solutions. Through Securible, Jim has championed innovative approaches to address emerging threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence in IT audit, cybersecurity, governance, and privacy.
In addition to his leadership at Securible, Jim also serves as the Founder and CEO of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI), a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI provides role-based cybersecurity certifications designed to fortify the U.S. federal cybersecurity workforce.
Recognized as a Federal 100 award recipient in 2019 and the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) “Educator of the Year” in 2011, Jim is widely respected for his commitment to elevating cybersecurity education.
In the rapidly evolving arena of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Jim has directly trained well over 1,000 IT and cyber professionals on generative AI fundamentals through intensive sessions with the Department of the Interior’s University, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) within CISA, and the Greater Washington DC Chapter of ISACA. He leverages AI-driven tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Dalle, Midjourney, and Copilot to translate complex concepts into practical, governance-focused applications.
Below is the list of credentials Jim currently holds:
• Cybersecurity: CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CISSP, ISSEP, CGRC (CAP), SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and FITSP-M.
• Information Technology: MCITP, MCSE: Security, MCSE: Messaging, MCSA, MCDST, Server+, Network+, A+.
• Project Management: PMP (Project Management Professional).
• Education: ICE-CCP (I.C.E. Certified Credentialing Professional).
Jim is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Education from George Washington University with a concentration in Assessment, Testing, and Measurement (sometimes called psychometrics).