IT Advisory & Assurance

Information technology continues to be a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and efficiency. It plays a pivotal role in streamlining processes, implementing controls, and leveraging data-driven insights. The advent of cloud computing has further accelerated this transformation, offering scalability, flexibility, and a reservoir of data to propel organisations into the digital age.

However, this transformative shift is not without its challenges. Malicious attacks, data breaches, system crashes, and human errors can significantly impact business operations, leading to regulatory implications. Navigating these challenges demands a proactive and adaptive approach to ensure the continued success of businesses in the IT-driven landscape.

Our team can assist you by offering a range of IT-related audit services, employing business-driven and risk-based solutions to add substantial value to your organisation. Collaborating seamlessly with your in-house team and cloud service providers.

Some of the services we offer include:

IT Governance – IT governance and policies should align with the overall organisational strategy to ensure appropriate oversight and governance in line with business objectives. We can evaluate your business to improve IT function to enhance decision-making processes and streamline IT management. This includes frame works such as COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies) for IT governance and management and ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) for IT service management.

Regulatory compliance – We can help you meet and adapt to laws, rules, and standards that govern the use and management of information technology. Various industries and regions have specific regulations designed to ensure the security, privacy, and ethical use of data and technology, such as:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the European Union.
• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) in the healthcare industry in the United States.

Cyber security - Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of our increasingly digital world, as cyber threats continue to evolve and pose risks to individuals, businesses, and governments. Effectively managing cybersecurity is essential to maintaining the trust and integrity of digital systems and services.

Business Continuity Planning (BCP) – We can undertake a thorough review of the resilience of IT and information systems to mitigate the impact of data loss or system unavailability on business operations and reputation.

IT General Controls (ITGC) – We can help ensure IT controls are effective, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. It helps in identifying vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing the overall security and reliability of IT systems.