IT audit and IT compliance are related concepts but their objectives differ.
IT compliance involves implementing policies, controls, and processes that align with these requirements. The primary focus of IT compliance is to ensure that the organization’s IT operations meet legal and regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
An IT audit is a systematic examination and evaluation of an organization’s IT systems, processes, and controls to assess their efficiency and alignment with established regulations and standards. The primary goal of an IT audit is to identify risks and weaknesses in an organization’s IT environment and suggest potential improvements.