Course Description

In the fast-paced world of IT General Controls (ITGC) within Workday, the stakes are incredibly high. Picture the turmoil caused by unauthorized access, where sensitive data is compromised, or the chaos from unapproved changes that can disrupt your entire system.

The integrity and availability of your data are critical, and poor general controls combined with a lack of understanding of the Workday system can lead to severe disruptions.

This course is meticulously designed to arm you with the essential skills and knowledge to manage and mitigate these risks effectively. You will gain comprehensive knowledge of IT general controls, learn how to secure data within a Workday tenant, manage system changes seamlessly, ensure operational reliability, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.

Additionally, the course provides a detailed population of change management items specific to Workday, essential for audit firms to assess the robustness of change management processes and controls within a Workday environment.

Enroll now to fortify your understanding of risks and controls, enhance your auditing skills for Workday-specific general controls, and assess whether Workday environments are secure and reliable.

Agenda:

• The Importance of IT General Controls (ITGCs) in SaaS Environments
• Understanding IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Collaboration and Reporting
• Scoping the Audit
• Service Accounts & Generic Users
• Monitoring and Managing Scheduled Jobs and Batch Processes
• Access Management
• Testing the Independence of Control Performers
• Provisioning and Deprovisioning
• Authentication and Passwords