The use of social media has grown substantially and it is important that organisations define their approach to its use, monitoring and interaction. All organisations, whether private or public, can have a social media presence or be discussed on social media. The auditor may be asked to provide assurance over existing controls or consultancy services to improve how an organisation interacts with social media.
This basic guide aims to provide some initial considerations and ideas to help auditors think about their role, objectives and work programmes.
What is social media?
Current trends
Why is social media important to organisations?
The law and the role of regulators
Potential risks and responses
Social media governance
The role of the auditor
Risk maturity model
Potential auditor’s approach
Social Media audit in a nutshell
Bonus content
This session is perfect for individuals:
• with no background in IT or cyber security
• who want to learn how to protect themselves against hackers and malware
• who want to learn the basics of cybersecurity
• who want to learn about new strategies and software that can ensure their privacy online
No prior security experience required—this is a beginner-level course
