Risk Management, IT Audit Skills Need Improvement?

Risk management and IT auditing are the areas most in need of improvement within internal audit departments, according to a survey by Protiviti, a Robert Half subsidiary that consults on risk and internal audit services. "Given the constantly changing nature of IT and the specialized expertise required to audit these processes, it is imperative for internal auditors to acquire and keep current with IT audit skills," said Bob Hirth, who heads Protiviti's global internal audit practice. "In addition to improving baseline IT audit skills, internal audit organizations may also look to outside expertise to guide them in this technically difficult, dynamic and complex area."

Though you've got to work a bit to find the meat, the press release is worth reading.

Risk Management and IT Audit Skills Most in Need of Improvement Within Internal Audit Departments, According to Protiviti Survey [Protiviti via PRNewswire]