Establish robust IT control environment. Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems supporting critical business processes.
IT General Controls (ITGC) form the foundation of IT governance and are essential for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems supporting critical business processes and financial reporting.
iGlobus IT General Controls consulting is a comprehensive, risk-driven engagement aimed at establishing a robust control environment. Our engagement aligns with regulatory requirements such as SOX and globally recognized frameworks like COSO and ISACA, enabling organizations to reduce operational and financial risks, improve governance maturity, and build a sustainable, audit-ready IT control environment.
IT General Controls (ITGC) are the foundational controls that apply to all IT systems and processes, ensuring the overall effectiveness of application controls and the reliability of information systems supporting business operations.
ITGC encompasses four critical domains that together establish a comprehensive control environment:
iGlobus follows a structured methodology to establish comprehensive IT controls aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Evaluate IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and supporting processes to identify control gaps and areas of non-compliance.
Define scope across IAM, Change Management, IT Operations, and Backup & Recovery domains with clear control objectives.
Develop comprehensive policy frameworks, SOPs, and control matrices defining control objectives, ownership, and evidence requirements.
Support selection and implementation of automation tools for access reviews, log monitoring, and ticketing workflows.
Establish monitoring mechanisms and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to provide ongoing assurance of control effectiveness.
Align controls with auditor expectations, facilitate walkthroughs, and ensure proper documentation for internal and external audits.
Strong IT General Controls deliver measurable value across governance, compliance, and operational excellence.
Established controls aligned with international frameworks
Prepared for internal/external audits with proper documentation
Enhanced accuracy of systems supporting financial data
Minimized unauthorized access and fraud risks
Reduced system failures through structured change processes
Enhanced monitoring, incident management, and job controls
Effective backup, recovery, and resilience mechanisms
Identify and address IT, operational, and compliance risks
Defined policies, SOPs, and control ownership
IT governance model supporting organizational growth
iGlobus combines deep IT controls expertise with practical implementation experience. Our consultants bring extensive knowledge of ITGC frameworks, SOX compliance, COSO, ISACA standards, and integration with broader governance initiatives.
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