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Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Auditing Cloud Computing Environments

Organisations increasingly rely on cloud services, changing the audit approach. This course covers cloud service models, shared responsibility, cloud risks, governance, identity and access, data protection, configuration management, third-party assurance reports and auditing cloud environments.

5 days Classroom or live online English
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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Cloud risks are different from traditional IT risks. This course helps auditors provide assurance over cloud use.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

  • Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
  • Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
  • Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.
Course methodology

How you will learn.

The course uses risk assessments, control reviews, assurance report analysis and case studies.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Explain cloud models and shared responsibility
  • Identify cloud-specific risks
  • Audit cloud governance and contracts
  • Assess identity, access and configuration controls
  • Evaluate data protection in the cloud
  • Use third-party assurance reports
Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

  • IT auditors
  • Internal auditors
  • Information security professionals
  • Risk managers
  • Compliance professionals
Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Cloud risk assessment
  • Shared responsibility
  • Cloud governance audit
  • Access and configuration review
  • Data protection assessment
  • Assurance report use
Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Cloud Fundamentals

  1. 09:00–09:54Service and deployment models
  2. 09:54–10:48Shared responsibility
  3. 10:48–11:00Cloud adoption
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Cloud adoption (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Audit implications
  7. 13:06–14:00Exercise: Cloud inventory

Day 2Cloud Risks and Governance

  1. 09:00–09:54Risk categories
  2. 09:54–10:48Governance
  3. 10:48–11:00Contracts
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Contracts (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Vendor management
  7. 13:06–14:00Workshop: Risk assessment

Day 3Technical Controls

  1. 09:00–09:54Identity and access
  2. 09:54–10:48Configuration
  3. 10:48–11:00Logging and monitoring
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Logging and monitoring (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Encryption
  7. 13:06–14:00Lab: Control review

Day 4Assurance

  1. 09:00–09:54Third-party reports
  2. 09:54–10:48Certifications
  3. 10:48–11:00Complementary user controls
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Complementary user controls (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Gaps
  7. 13:06–14:00Case study: Cloud incident

Day 5Audit Programme

  1. 09:00–09:54Audit planning
  2. 09:54–10:48Testing
  3. 10:48–11:00Reporting
  4. 11:00–11:30Coffee break
  5. 11:30–12:12Reporting (continued)
  6. 12:12–13:06Continuous auditing
  7. 13:06–14:00Capstone: Cloud audit programme

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

Dates & venues

Find a session that works for you.

Confirmed dates accept registration requests. Tentative dates are enquiry only.

Istanbul 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
Confirmed dates
£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Nov - 13 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Nov - 27 Nov 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 7 Dec - 11 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
London 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Dec - 18 Dec 2026
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Jan - 15 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Jan - 29 Jan 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Feb - 12 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Feb - 26 Feb 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Barcelona 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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£2,840.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Mar - 5 Mar 2027
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Istanbul 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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Online Live virtual classroom 8 Mar - 12 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Mar - 26 Mar 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Apr - 16 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Apr - 30 Apr 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Rome 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 3 May - 7 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 10 May - 14 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 24 May - 28 May 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 14 Jun - 18 Jun 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 21 Jun - 25 Jun 2027
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Vienna 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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£2,940.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 28 Jun - 2 Jul 2027
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Istanbul 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 12 Jul - 16 Jul 2027
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Amsterdam 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 26 Jul - 30 Jul 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 9 Aug - 13 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 23 Aug - 27 Aug 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 30 Aug - 3 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Dubai 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£3,150.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Sept - 17 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Frankfurt 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 20 Sept - 24 Sept 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Kuala Lumpur 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 11 Oct - 15 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Paris 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£2,860.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 25 Oct - 29 Oct 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Cape Town 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,890.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 1 Nov - 5 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Istanbul 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£2,650.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 8 Nov - 12 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Amsterdam 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£2,540.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 22 Nov - 26 Nov 2027
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£1,250.-Register
Singapore 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£2,820.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 6 Dec - 10 Dec 2027
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£1,250.-Register
London 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
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£2,450.-Register
Online Live virtual classroom 13 Dec - 17 Dec 2027
Confirmed dates
£1,250.-Register

Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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