IT internal auditors – those who focus specifically on risks within the IT environment – have become integral to an organization's internal audit plan and ongoing efforts. IT audit activities are especially important given today's technology-driven organizations that require IT auditors to explore new technologies, identify and help to mitigate emerging risks, develop creative solutions to complex challenges, and encourage new practices to enhance both business and IT functions. Discussing in this episode the realm of IT audit and emerging trends in the field is Protiviti Managing Director David Brand. Dave is leader of Protiviti’s IT Audit practice in the United States, and also leads the company's Internal Audit and Financial Controls practice in the Midwest.