AI in the Spotlight: Empowering Audit, Risk and Security Professionals

We are delighted to announce that Allan Boardman is coming to Ireland with his AI workshop. Allan has been delivering these sessions across the globe and for one time only will be delivering this workshop in Dublin.

This session is designed for auditors, risk professionals, and security professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve and ensure the responsible and secure implementation of AI within their organizations.

We’ll start by demystifying AI concepts, exploring different AI applications, and delve into the potential risks associated with them. This includes bias in data and algorithms, privacy and ethical considerations, security vulnerabilities in AI systems, and the lack of explainability in some models. Gaining a clear understanding of these risks is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies.

Next up we’ll dive into the essential principles of AI governance. We'll explore established frameworks and best practices for managing AI risks throughout its lifecycle, from development and deployment to ongoing monitoring and maintenance. We’ll discuss ways to evaluate existing AI governance frameworks within organizations and identify areas for improvement.

Next, we'll shift focus to practical auditing techniques for AI systems. We’ll explore how to map AI risks to relevant audit procedures, assess controls for data quality, bias mitigation, and model explainability. Additionally, the session will equip you with techniques for utilizing tools to understand model decision-making and identify potential issues. Finally, we'll cover techniques for sampling and testing AI outputs to verify accuracy and consistency.

By the end of the session, you'll be well-positioned to:

· Proactively identify and assess AI-related risks within organizations.

· Adapt your existing audit methodologies to effectively evaluate AI systems.

· Contribute to the development and implementation of robust governance frameworks for trustworthy AI.

· Leverage new auditing techniques specifically designed for AI systems.

Kickoff 6pm with tea & coffee on arrival.

Allan Boardman is a seasoned business advisor and accredited trainer focusing on information and technology governance, assurance, risk management, security, and data protection. He is a regular speaker at conferences across the globe and regularly runs courses and workshops. A Chartered Accountant, he began his career with Deloitte in Cape Town and has 40+ years’ experience including at GSK, AXA, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, PwC, Marks and Spencer and London Stock Exchange.
He currently serves as a co-opted member of the Audit and Risk Committee at the London Metropolitan University. He recently rotated off ISACA’s CGEIT Certification Working Group and currently serves on the CDPSE Certification Working Group. He has served as an ISACA International Vice President and member of ISACA’s International Board of Directors 2011-14, Chair of ISACA’s Credentialing and Career Management Board and member of its Strategic Advisory Council, also 2011-14. He has served on and chaired ISACA International's CISM Certification Committee and served on its Credentialing Board and Leadership Development Committee. He served on ISACA International's Audit and Risk Committee from 2014-18 and as Chair 2014-15. He is a past president of ISACA London Chapter (2004-06) and has served on the British Computer Society's Information Risk Management and Audit committee.

He received the ISACA Chair’s Award in 2014, the Eugene M. Frank Award in 2019 and was included in ISACA’s 2018 and 2019 “Top-Rated Speakers” lists. He is a 2023 inductee in ISACA’s Hall of Fame.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hilton Dublin, Charlemont Place, Dublin, Ireland