Learning & Events

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Special: Cyber Essentials

To mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, IAA Maldives is hosting a free online session on the essentials of staying secure at work and at home. Saiful Islam (CISA, CC (ISC2), CEH, ITIL, UX), Head of Cybersecurity at HSBC Bangladesh, will draw on 20 years of experience across banking, education, telecom and IT. The session will cover cybersecurity basics, a real-world cyber scam case study, password and access control guidelines, social engineering red flags and countermeasures, and data classification.

IIA Australia Webinar: The Human Side of Assurance: Auditing Culture and Integrity in Practice

Internal Audit 360° Summit 2026: Future-Ready Internal Audit

The Internal Audit 360° Summit is a gathering for internal audit, risk, governance, and business professionals committed to shaping the future of the profession. In today's rapidly evolving environment, internal auditors are expected to do more than provide assurance. They must anticipate emerging risks, embrace innovation, leverage technology, and deliver strategic insight that strengthens organizational resilience and performance. Built around the theme “Future-Ready Internal Audit,” the 2026 Summit offers a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on the profession through inspiring keynote addresses, engaging panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities. Participants will explore topics including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, communication, governance, cyber risk, leadership, sustainability, and the evolving role of internal audit as a trusted advisor. Whether you are an internal auditor, audit committee member, executive, board member, risk professional, or student, the Summit provides a unique platform to exchange ideas, learn from leading practitioners, and build the knowledge, skills, and connections needed to lead with confidence in an increasingly complex world. Join us as we reimagine the future of internal audit, together.

Internal Audit 360° Summit 2025

A landmark full-day summit dedicated to elevating internal audit practices across the Maldives. Built around a simple but powerful idea — internal audit must be seen from every angle: technical, strategic, technological, human, and organisational — the Summit brought together experts who have shaped the profession locally and internationally. Through four focused masterclasses delivered by seasoned professionals, participants gained practical tools, clear methodologies, and future-ready insights to elevate the credibility, impact, and influence of internal auditors. The programme strengthened audit competencies across the entire audit lifecycle, introduced modern technology-enabled auditing practices, and enhanced communication, influence, and leadership skills — earning participants 7 hours of Continuous Professional Development.