About this learning event

As public sector organizations advance their digital transformation, the role of internal audit is evolving from a traditional focus on compliance toward a more strategic, value-adding function. This shift reinforces the principles of Public Internal Financial Control (PIFC) and ensures that digital initiatives uphold Performance, Integrity, Fairness, and a focus on Key Results (PIFK).

In a rapidly changing digital environment, new risks - particularly in cybersecurity, data protection, and system resilience - are becoming increasingly significant. Internal auditors play an important role in assessing whether these risks are properly identified, governed, and managed, helping ensure that digital initiatives are secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives.

By aligning transformation efforts with strong governance, effective risk management, and cybersecurity awareness, internal auditors act as trusted advisors and independent assurance providers, supporting accountable, transparent, and resilient public sector change.

This initiative is delivered as a blended learning course, combining three online webinars with a two-day face-to-face workshop in Ljubljana, enabling participants to build both conceptual understanding and practical skills.

NOTE: this event outline is subject to minor change in the upcoming weeks.

Learning objectives

• Understand the evolving role of internal audit in public sector digital transformation, including its contribution to governance, accountability, and PIFC principles.
• Identify and assess key digital risks, including cybersecurity, data protection, and system resilience, from an internal audit perspective.
• Apply a risk-based approach to auditing digital initiatives, ensuring that controls, governance structures, and risk management practices are fit for purpose.

Who should attend

This blended learning course is designed for public sector internal auditors. 

Partners

This learning initiative is supported by: