IT Compliance
About the role
IT Compliance refers to the adherence to, and the ability to demonstrate adherence to, mandated IT-related requirements defined by laws and regulations, as well as voluntary requirements resulting from contractual obligations and internal policies.
Employer requirements for IT Compliance roles
According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the IT Compliance area and requested by employers:
- Auditing
- Management
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Internal Controls
- Risk Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Operations
- Computer Science
Qualifications
IT Compliance roles generally require an undergraduate degree.
Resources for advancement
ISACA resources are designed to help you expand your knowledge, develop relevant skills, and stay current in this functional area.
- Online Course: AI Governance: Principles, Strategies and Business Alignment — AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.
- Framework: COBIT — a framework for enterprise governance of information and technology.
- Tool: Policy Template Library (Digital, English) — Policies are designed to formally document and communicate required and prohibited activities and behaviors to guide enterprise operational processes.
- Membership: ISACA Local Chapters — ISACA has over 200 chapters worldwide, offering a variety of benefits to members, including networking, education, and career development opportunities.
- Membership: Member Experience Leadership Series — Grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events with an ISACA membership. Earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.
- Training: ISACA Conferences — From in-person, virtual to hybrid, ISACA's conferences help you connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge wherever you are.
Related roles
Directly related roles include IT Compliance Analyst (Entry–Mid-Level, average annual salary US$87k) and IT Compliance Manager (Senior Level, average annual salary US$145k). Common next functional areas include IT Risk Analysis, GRC, Privacy Compliance, IT Auditing, and IT Governance.