Episode 105: Evaluating Risks of Emerging Technologies and Practices

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Episode 105: Evaluating Risks of Emerging Technologies and Practices

Staying ahead of risk means understanding new technologies and trends. This episode focuses on how to evaluate emerging threats related to artificial intelligence, blockchain, edge computing, and evolving regulatory landscapes. You will learn how to audit control readiness, policy alignment, and adoption strategies—essential knowledge for CISA questions on innovation risk. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com.

Episode 104: Providing Guidance on Information Systems Quality Improvement

Auditors are expected to identify improvement opportunities and support quality initiatives. In this episode, you will learn how to evaluate continuous improvement programs, recommend control enhancements, and review post-audit actions. You will also explore how these contributions strengthen governance and demonstrate audit value on the CISA exam. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com.

Episode 103: Evaluating Threat and Vulnerability Management

Organizations must proactively manage threats and vulnerabilities to remain secure. This episode covers how to audit threat intelligence collection, vulnerability assessments, scanning schedules, remediation timelines, and patch prioritization. You will also learn how to tie findings to control effectiveness and audit risk—core tasks for CISA candidates in Domain 5. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com.

Episode 102: Evaluating Shadow IT Risks and Controls

Shadow IT introduces risk outside of sanctioned governance. This episode teaches you how to audit unsanctioned applications, unauthorized system use, and spreadsheet-based end-user tools. You will also learn how to identify detection methods, review compensating controls, and evaluate policies to reduce shadow IT exposure—skills that frequently appear on the CISA exam. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com.