Educational Qualifications: Certifications: Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or other relevant certifications are often required or preferred.

Technical Skills: Audit and Compliance: Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, control frameworks, and compliance standards (e.g., COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS).

Risk Assessment: Ability to conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in IT systems and processes.

Security Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of information security principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, application security, and data security.

IT Governance: Understanding of IT governance frameworks and practices to ensure that IT aligns with business objectives.

Data Analysis: Proficiency in using data analysis tools and ...