IT General Controls (ITGC)

What are IT general controls (ITGC)?

IT general controls, or ITGC, are a set of directives that determine how a business’s systems operate. They prevent data theft, unauthorized access, operational disruption, and data breaches. They influence every aspect of IT, from setting up new software to user account creation. ITGC also impacts vendor management, as new applications and procurement must also meet the standards set by the controls. Having ITGC in place ensures that your systems are protected, tested, and implemented correctly, and security and network updates happen at the right times.

What is the difference between ITGC and SOX?

SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) is a compliance audit that protects shareholders in your organization by requiring yearly mandated assessments of how well you manage your IT controls. It also ensures your reporting and disclosures are accurate and reliable, which protects investors.

SOX is not the same thing as ITGC. You use your ITGC to ensure that you remain compliant with the standards set by SOX. The two work together to help protect businesses, shareholders, and customers from data breaches and other cyberattacks.

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Benefits of ITGC

IT general controls give companies more than peace of mind. Let’s take a look at several concrete ways ITGC benefit an organization.

Improved Security

Security is one of the main purposes of instituting IT general controls. Observing security frameworks will force your organization team to adopt identity and access management (IAM) based on Zero Trust security principles, robust monitoring, encryption, and antimalware — all of which keep your data and your client’s data safe.

Better Risk Management

ITGC inherently mitigate the risk of insider and external threats by locking down end points like laptops, kiosks, and mobile devices, eliminating vulnerabilities in the applications people use every day, maintaining IAM best practices, and educating employees on the signs of a possible cyberattack.

Increased Compliance with Regulations

By leveraging frameworks like COSO, COBIT, and ISO 27001, companies can adequately prepare for an initial security and compliance audit. Perhaps more importantly, routinely reviewing and amending IT policies and best practices helps companies uphold industry mandates and standards over time.

Enhanced Business Continuity

During a security breach, everyday business tasks screech to a halt. In the days it takes companies to get the organization back up and running, they can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in sales and productivity. Having ITGC in place reduces a company’s exposure to vulnerabilities, leaks, and other cyber threats that can interrupt business activity and hurt profitability.

Why ITGC are important

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IT General Controls (ITGC)