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2016 Hot topics for IT internal audit in financial services

On the horizon

This paper explores 10 key areas of focus in IT for internal auditors in financial services. Cyber security features as the highest priority topic for a second year running. Other key themes include strategic change, third-party management and digital risk.

In this paper we explore the 10 key areas of focus in IT for internal auditors in financial services.

Internal Audit departments in the sector continue to operate within an evolving environment of new regulatory requirements, emerging risks and expanding stakeholder expectations.

Cyber security features as the highest priority topic for a second year running. This is no surprise as it has been an increasingly regular feature in the media with multiple significant attacks and breaches impacting all sectors.

Other key themes include strategic change, third-party management and digital risk.

2016 Hot topics for IT internal audit in financial services
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