Auditing IT Controls in Power and Utility Companies: Tackling Large-Scale Data Challenges

Authors

Shiksha Rout

Abstract

The power and utility companies, auditing IT controls presents unique challenges due to the complexity and scale of data involved. This study explores practical strategies for effectively auditing these environments, focusing on methods to handle huge datasets, ensure data integrity, and maintain robust control mechanisms. With growing regulatory requirements and the critical need for reliable data, power and utility companies must adopt specialized approaches to safeguard their IT infrastructure. The study emphasizes the use of automated tools and advanced data analytics to streamline data management, minimize errors, and detect anomalies across extensive networks. some of the Case studies are provided to illustrate how these strategies can improve audit efficiency, reduce operational risks, and ensure compliance with industry standards. The findings suggest that integrating data analytics and automation into IT audits is essential for handling large-scale data challenges and enhancing control integrity in the power and utility sector.

Keywords

IT auditing, power, utility, data integrity, large-scale data, control mechanisms, automation, data analytics, compliance, operational risk

Auditing IT Controls in Power and Utility Companies: Tackling Large-Scale Data Challenges. Shiksha Rout. 2021. IJIRCT, Volume 7, Issue 3. Pages 1-10. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2411009