
Our key findings
- Cybersecurity is top tech threat
- AI's emerging influence
- Data concerns are prevalent
- More tech audits, better performance
Cybersecurity is top tech threat

Not only do cyber concerns stand out as the top threat, but these concerns are even greater among organizations conducting technology audits more frequently, as well as among those using cybersecurity and AI-based tools to support the technology audit department. These more mature organizations also expressed the highest level of preparedness to handle this risk.
AI's emerging influence
Data concerns are prevalent
More tech audits, better performance
Our call to action for technology audit leaders and teams
This year’s research results point to seven important actions that CAEs and technology audit leaders and teams should take to address today’s and tomorrow’s technology challenges and position their organizations for success.
Embrace the use of emerging technologies like generative AI to help identify and address the most critical technology risks.
- Increase the frequency of technology audits performed annually.
- Assess technology audit proficiency gaps.
- Embrace the use of advanced tools in technology auditing.
- Stay laser-focused on cybersecurity.
- Stay on the leading edge of AI.
- Don’t forget data.
- Prioritize third-party risk management.
Embrace the use of emerging technologies like generative AI to help identify and address the most critical technology risks.

IIA’s Guidance on Proficiency
Resources offered by The IIA
For relevant IT auditing guidance, we encourage you to explore the valuable resources provided by The Institute of Internal Auditors:
Review previous reports and benchmarking studies here:
Advanced AI poses significant risk in emerging tech over next 2-3 years
Advanced AI poses significant risk in emerging tech over next 2-3 years