Sara of OmanTel

IEEE Proposed Event Details

Proposed Event Title: Techniques of IT Auditing – MUC Alumni Talk
Proposed Date: May 2026
Event Type: Alumni Talk / Panel Discussion
Proposed Speaker: Ms. Sara Al Mahruqi, IT Auditor, Omantel

Event Theme

Practical IT Auditing Techniques & Career Pathways

Event Objectives

This alumni talk aims to give students hands-on insights into practical IT auditing methods used in industry as well as real-life career guidance within IT audit, governance, and cybersecurity. The session will build a bridge between academic concepts and professional practice from the perspective of a successful alumnus.

Description of the Proposed Event

The event will feature an alumni talk by Ms. Sara Al Mahruqi, an IT Auditor at Omantel, who will share her experience in auditing practices, including risk assessment, control evaluation, compliance testing, and reporting processes. The session will also include a discussion on career development, key skills for auditors, potential certifications, and navigating a career path in IT audit. The talk will conclude with an interactive Q&A segment to encourage active student participation.

Expected Outcomes

• Increased understanding of practical IT auditing techniques

• Enhanced awareness of professional opportunities in audit, risk, and compliance

• Stronger engagement between current students and successful alumni

• Motivation for students to pursue careers in IT auditing and related fields

Target Audience

Undergraduate IT & Computing students, IEEE student members, and students interested in audit, IT governance, or cybersecurity

Biography:

Speaker Profile

Ms. Sara A. Al Mahruqi
IT Auditor, Omantel
Alumna, Majan University College

Ms. Sara A. Al Mahruqi is an IT Auditor at Omantel with strong professional expertise in information systems auditing, information security management, and privacy governance. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certified by ISACA, and a certified Lead Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (Information Security Management Systems) and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management Systems).

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Network Technology from Majan University College, graduating with First Class honors (2016). Her professional journey reflects a strong combination of technical knowledge, compliance expertise, and real-world industry experience in the telecommunications sector.

Through this alumni talk, Ms. Sara will share practical IT auditing techniques, real workplace case examples, and career guidance for students interested in IT audit, cybersecurity governance, risk management, and professional certifications.