As Part of Her Teaching Practice, Master's Student A. Zhumagali Delivered a Lecture on Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity Auditing in the European Union

On October 19, 2026, Aizhan Zhumagali Kairatkyzy, a second-year master's student of group M173-4121-25-03, conducted a lecture as part of her pedagogical practice for third-year students of group B145-4121-24-02 enrolled in the educational program “6B04121 – State Audit.” The lecture was delivered in Room 409 within the course “Activities of the SAI of the EU Countries” (“Activities of the Supreme Audit Institutions of the European Union Countries”).

Lecture topic:“Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity Auditing in the European Union.”

During the lecture, the main directions of digital transformation in the public audit systems of European Union countries were examined. Particular attention was paid to the application of modern information technologies in the activities of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), as well as the role and importance of cybersecurity auditing in public administration. The lecture also addressed the digital transformation of audit activities, information system security assessments, the identification of cyber risks, and approaches to managing these risks.

The content of the lesson was designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with international experience and practical aspects of public auditing. Students were introduced to the use of digital technologies by Supreme Audit Institutions in European Union countries, including data analysis techniques, information system monitoring, cybersecurity risk assessment, and the evaluation of government information resource protection. In addition, the activities of the European Court of Auditors and contemporary developments in public auditing within the digital environment were discussed.

The teaching methods applied during the lecture included explanation and systematic presentation of theoretical material, multimedia presentations, visual demonstrations, questions and answers, thematic discussions, and the analysis of practical examples from the activities of Supreme Audit Institutions in European Union countries. To facilitate a better understanding of the material, key concepts and terminology related to cybersecurity auditing, information security, digital risks, and innovative technologies in public auditing were explained.

To increase student engagement and reinforce the acquired knowledge, the lecture included discussions on the impact of digital technologies on the effectiveness of public auditing, the main stages of cybersecurity auditing, and opportunities for applying the experience of European Union countries to the state audit system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The comparison of theoretical concepts with international practices helped students develop a broader understanding of current trends in digital public auditing.

Special attention was given to developing students' critical and analytical thinking skills, as well as their ability to identify and assess cybersecurity risks. The issues discussed during the lecture highlighted the importance of integrating digital tools with traditional public audit methods and contributed to the development of professional competencies required for future state audit specialists.

As a result of the lecture, students expanded their knowledge of the application of digital technologies by Supreme Audit Institutions in European Union countries, the objectives and functions of cybersecurity auditing, methods for assessing information system risks, and the importance of digital auditing in public financial control. The lecture contributed to strengthening students' theoretical understanding of international public auditing practices and developing their professional awareness of digital technologies and cybersecurity auditing.