Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Voucher Included)

With cyberattacks on the rise, more organizations are investing in data protection and building out their cybersecurity teams. As an IT professional, earning your Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification could be the first step to leading IT security at your organization.

This online CISA training course will teach you how to identify and evaluate the five Certified Information Systems Auditor domains: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection. Throughout...

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Course code: GES3107

What you will learn

  • IT audit manager essentials
  • Internal auditor responsibilities
  • Privacy officer duties and fundamentals
  • The information needed to obtain your CISA certification

How you will benefit

  • Complete your Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training in a flexible online environment
  • Build confidence toward completing the CISA certification exam successfully
  • Become recognized by ISACA, a global leader in certification, training, and career development
  • Prove to employers that you have validated your knowledge and training with your Certified Information Systems Auditor credential

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 6 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 75 course hours
  1. The Process of Auditing Information Systems
    1. Task statements
    2. Knowledge statements
    3. Executive misconduct and relevant regulations
    4. Regulatory objectives and assessing threats and vulnerabilities
    5. Leadership through governance
    6. Understanding policies, standards, guidelines and procedures
    7. Understanding professional ethics
    8. Understanding the purpose of an audit
    9. Implementing audit standards
    10. The executive position of auditor
    11. Understanding the corporate organizational structure
  2. Governance and Management of IT
    1. Task statements and knowledge statements
    2. Managing IT governance
    3. Tactical management
    4. Business process re-engineering
    5. Operations management
  3. Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
    1. Task statements and knowledge statements
    2. Audit process
    3. Performing the audit
    4. Gathering audit evidence
    5. Conducting audit evidence testing
  4. Information Systems Operation, Maintenance, and Support
    1. Task statements and knowledge statements
    2. System implementation and operations
    3. Understanding IT services
    4. IT operations management
    5. Administrative protection
    6. Problem management
    7. Monitoring controls status
    8. Implementing physical protection
  5. Protection and Information Assets
    1. Protection of information assets
    2. Technical protection

Derrick Coston

Derrick Coston is a blue-team cybersecurity professional. Derrick has run a team of cybersecurity professionals for a major financial institution. Outside of teaching classes such as CISA and CISSP, Derrick serves as a cybersecurity consultant and auditor for organizations and performs security assessments for large organizations.

Prerequisites:

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, ISACA does require five years of professional work experience in information systems auditing, control, or security for certification.

Certification Requirements:

To earn a CISA certification, candidates must pass the CISA test with a score of at least 450 (out of a possible 800) and have at least five years of professional experience in information systems auditing, assurance, control, or security. It's required that the previous experience must have been within the last ten years or within five years of passing the CISA exam.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 10 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Virtual Labs included with course
  • Microsoft Word Online
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

  • Study guide
  • Practice exams

The following textbook(s) will also be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • CISA Official Review Manual, 28th Edition 2024

About Certification: ISACA

ISACA is an independent, nonprofit, global association that engages in the development, adoption and use of globally acceptedinformation system(IS) knowledge and practices. Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by its acronym only.

ISACA provides guidance, benchmarks and governance tools for enterprises that use information systems. ISACA also hosts a series of international conferences that focus on technical and managerial topics relating to IS assurance, control, security and IT governance.

It also administers many professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control, Certified Data Privacy Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity Practitioner Credential, Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) and Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA). Candidates must pass a certification exam to obtain the desired credential. Due to the popularity of the CISA exam, ISACA increased the frequency and locations of test centers for CISA candidates several years ago.

According to Infosec data, ISACA reports that there are 151,000 CISA certification holders, and the average U.S. CISA holder's salary is over $149,000. The exact CISA certification salary you will earn depends largely on your job title, work experience, and location. It also may be helpful to look at the average salaries of specific job titles, as reported by Payscale, such as:

  • IT auditor – $86,482
  • Information security manager – $131,065
  • Information security analyst – $101,284
  • Risk manager – $130,234

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a globally recognized certification for those who audit, monitor, control, and assess the IT and business systems of an organization. It is designed to showcase your expertise and ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, execution, and reporting for audit engagements. This certification will show employers, stakeholders, and peers that you have mastered the ability to build and implement privacy solutions aligned with the needs and goals of an organization.

The CISA certification will qualify you for several security related IT roles. Some CISA jobs include IT auditors, information security consultants, information security analysts, and risk managers. The CISA is a great option for IT professionals, and anyone interested in learning auditing skills and getting certified.

The CISA certification exam costs $760.

To earn your CISA, you will need a minimum of five years of experience in professional information systems auditing, control, or security. However, up to three years can be waived if other requirements are met. You will have five years after passing the exam to gain the necessary work experience and apply for certification.

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the ISACA CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor exam and receive a voucher for the exam with your enrollment. To sit for the exam, you must meet the following CISA requirements:

  • A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification; however, up to three years can be waived if other requirements are met. After passing the exam, you have five years to gain the necessary work experience and apply for certification.

After you register, you will receive 6 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

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