Top 10 IT Audit Recommendations for 2026

Ensuring the security of your data is paramount. Performing an IT audit to validate your information security program controls isn’t just a checkbox exercise. It’s a critical step to safeguard your organization’s most valuable asset: its data.
The SBS audit team will reveal the most frequent findings, share real-world examples, and provide actionable tips to fortify your defenses and protect your organization. SBS conducts more than 500 audits per year across the U.S. (primarily for financial institutions but also for businesses of all shapes, sizes, and industries). In this presentation, we’ll share the 10 most frequently recommended IT audit findings over the past year and how your organization can leverage these findings to get ahead of your next IT audit.

This session will cover:
• IT audit trends
• Top IT audit recommendations for 2026
• Additional IT audit considerations