Generative AI for Cyber Auditors Workshop – February 23rd and 25th, 2026 – 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm ET

Course Level: Foundational
Duration: Two Evenings (7 Hours Total)
Delivery: Virtual – Live via Microsoft Teams
Dates: February 23rd & 25th, 2026 (6:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET each evening)
CPEs: 7

Course Overview

Join ISSA-NOVA for an intensive two-evening virtual workshop, “Generative AI for Cyber Auditors,” designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how generative AI can be incorporated into the audit process to enhance efficiency, analytical depth, and documentation accuracy.

This program examines how AI-enabled tools can support data analysis, compliance verification, control evaluation, and audit artifact development. Participants will engage in practical demonstrations and guided exercises to ensure they can apply generative AI techniques effectively within real-world cyber audit environments.

The workshop emphasizes responsible use, validation of AI-generated outputs, and integration into established audit frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 and ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

Course Format

A structured, live virtual learning experience combining:

  • Instructor-led lectures and demonstrations
  • Real-world cyber audit use cases
  • Guided practical exercises
  • Framework-aligned documentation examples
  • Interactive discussion on governance and implementation considerations

Course Materials Include:

  • Expert instruction
  • Demonstrations of AI tools
  • Practical labs
  • Supplemental reference materials

Learning Objectives

By completing this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational concepts of generative AI and its relevance in the auditing process.
  • Explore the applications of AI tools in enhancing audit efficiency and accuracy.
  • Learn how to utilize AI for data analysis and compliance verification.
  • Engage in practical exercises to apply AI techniques in real-world audit scenarios.
  • Develop strategies for integrating generative AI into existing audit frameworks.

Table of Contents

Module 1 – Overview of Generative AI

  • Definition and significance of generative AI
  • Key concepts and enabling technologies
  • Applications of generative AI with a focus on cyber auditing

Module 2 – Generative AI in the Audit Process

  • The role of AI in modern auditing
  • Benefits for cyber auditors
  • Key audit lifecycle integration points

Module 3 – Incorporating AI Tools into Auditing

  • Overview of AI tools available to auditors
  • Selection and implementation considerations
  • Improving audit efficiency and documentation quality

Module 4 – Data Analysis with Generative AI

  • AI-assisted data analysis techniques
  • Models and tools relevant to audit datasets
  • Advantages over traditional analysis methods

Module 5 – Compliance Verification Using AI

  • Streamlining compliance validation
  • AI-driven control mapping and gap analysis
  • Enhancing completeness and defensibility of audit evidence

Module 6 – Content Creation with Generative AI

  • AI-assisted audit documentation
  • Policies, procedures, risk assessments, SSPs, and SARs
  • Increasing documentation consistency and efficiency

Module 7 – Advanced Prompting for Compliance Integration

  • Structured prompt engineering techniques
  • Integration with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 and ISO 27001:2022
  • Improving precision and reliability of AI outputs

Module 8 – Ethical and Regulatory Considerations

  • Ethical risks in AI-assisted auditing
  • Governance and accountability considerations
  • Current and emerging regulatory impacts

Module 9 – Future Trends in Generative AI and Auditing

  • Emerging developments relevant to cyber auditors
  • Anticipated impact on audit methodologies
  • Preparing for continued AI evolution

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity auditors and assessors
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
  • IT risk managers
  • Internal and external audit professionals
  • Federal and defense IT security personnel
  • Security analysts supporting audit functions

Pricing

ISSA-NOVA Members: $Free

Members of Other ISSA Chapters: $50

Non-Members: $150

Each participant earns 7 CPEs and receives a certificate of completion based on attendance.

Registration

Registration closes prior to the event date.

REGISTER: ISSA-NOVA Members Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq576zzPrvDV3rtB9cfNdMyu2vnJ_IZubuIizusLRMqBnJKg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

REGISTER: Members of Other ISSA Chapters Link: https://square.link/u/w1SecHmu

REGISTER: Non-Members Link: https://square.link/u/M4iEmrld

Comments from Prior Workshop Attendees

“Very eye-opening. Had a lot of real-world examples to help learn the subject matter.”

“The course was excellent for someone who has never had experience with AI.”

“Great introduction to using generative AI for writing procedures and plans.”

“Very informative and went beyond what was just in the course materials.”

“10/10 – outstanding delivery.”

Instructor

Jim Wiggins

AAISM, AAIA, AIGP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISSEP, CGRC (CAP), SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, FITSP-M, CGEIT, MCITP, MCSE (Security), MCSE (Messaging), MCSA, MCDST, Server+, Network+, A+, CDPSE, CIPP/US, PMP, ICE-CCP, DACUM Facilitator

Jim Wiggins is a cybersecurity and IT governance expert with over 29 years of industry experience, including 24 years dedicated to information security and several years focused on artificial intelligence applications in cybersecurity, audit, governance, and privacy.

He is the Founder and CEO of Securible, LLC and the Founder and CEO of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI), an ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) accredited ISO 17024 certification body supporting the federal cybersecurity workforce.

Jim has trained more than 20,000 cybersecurity professionals and has delivered generative AI training to organizations including the Department of the Interior University, DISA, CISA’s National Risk Management Center, and major professional associations. He is a Federal 100 Award recipient and FISSEA Educator of the Year.

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