CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

Overview

Looking to advance your information security (IS) career? Earning the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification can be a game-changer. Renowned globally, CISA validates your expertise in auditing, monitoring, and assessing an organization’s information systems and overall business operations.

Why CISA Matters?

  • Demonstrate Your Skills & Knowledge: CISA showcases your experience in IT auditing, knowledge of security best practices, Risk Management and ability to identify vulnerabilities.
  • Become a Compliance Expert: Gain the skills to evaluate an organization’s adherence to industry regulations and internal security policies.
  • Implement Effective Controls: Learn to recommend and implement robust security controls to safeguard critical systems and data.
  • Stand Out in the Crowd: CISA certification signifies your proficiency in the field and sets you apart from other information security professionals.


The CISA program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge demanded by today’s organizations. By earning your CISA, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Identify and address security risks: Gain the ability to uncover potential vulnerabilities in information systems.
  • Conduct thorough Information security audits: Learn best practices for comprehensive IT security assessments.
  • Develop and implement IT security controls: Master the art of establishing robust safeguards for critical systems.
  • Report on security findings: Effectively communicate security issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

CISA: The Benchmark for Success:

The CISA certification is widely recognized as the gold standard for information systems auditing professionals. Earning your CISA demonstrates your commitment to the profession and positions you for career advancement in the ever-growing cybersecurity field.

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Explore resources for CISA training and exam preparation to launch your successful career in information security.

Course Highlights:

  • 40 hours’ Instructor-led Training
  • Certified & experienced Trainers
  • Access to recorded sessions
  • CISA Exam Preparation

Target Audience:

  • Individuals who are willing to learn in Information Systems Auditing
  • Professionals who are Auditors or working in an Audit environment
  • The professionals who are willing to make a Career in Information Systems Auditing
  • IT managers
  • Security Managers
  • System Analysts
  • Consultants

Pre-Requisites

A minimum of 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience (as described in the CISA job practice areas) is required for certification. Substitutions and waivers of such experience, to a maximum of 3 years, maybe obtained as follows:
  • A maximum of 1 year of information systems experience OR 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can be substituted for 1 year of experience.
  • 60 to 120 completed university semester credit hours (the equivalent of a 2-year or 4-year degree) not limited by the 10-year preceding restriction can be substituted for 1 or 2 years, respectively, of experience.
  • A master’s degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Exam Information

  • Duration: 4 Hours
  • Number of questions: 150
  • Question format: Multiple Choice
  • Passing marks: 450 out of 800

CISA Course Objectives

  • The Process of Auditing Information Systems
  • Governance and Management of IT
  • Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation
  • Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Service Management
  • Protection of Information Assets

CISA Course Content

  • Domain 1 – Information System Auditing Process (21%)
  • Domain 2 – Governance and Management of IT (17%)
  • Domain 3 – Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Imp. (12%)
  • Domain 4 – Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23%)
  • Domain 5 – Protection of Information Assets (27%)

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