Overview
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)® is one of the world’s most popular information security/information technology auditing certifications for professionals worldwide. CISA certification course is developed by ISACA and ideal for anybody looking to forge their career in the IT Security/Cybersecurity domain. This 5-day Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification course validates your auditing, control, and security skills among the best in the industry. Check out the dates below and enroll for the CISA training today
Targeted Audience
- This course is suitable for
- IT Managers
- Network Architects
- Security Consultants
- Auditing Professionals
- Security Architects
- Security Auditors
- Security Managers
- Security Analysts
- Security Systems Engineers
- Anybody who wants to gain knowledge of globally-recognized CISA information systems auditing process
- Anybody who is looking create a career in information systems auditing
- Anybody who is looking to clear their CISA Certification Exam
Benefits
- A thorough understanding of knowledge and skills required for an IS Auditor
- Insights into the level of knowledge required to meet the complexities of a digital business landscape
- An in-depth understanding of auditing information systems
- Knowledge of management and governance of IT processes and systems
- Understanding of acquisition, development, test, and implementation of critical business information systems
- Thorough knowledge of managing, maintaining, and securing information assets
- Proper understanding of the CISA course material to clear your CISA exam on the first attempt
The Main Topic of the Course
- INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING PROCESS – (21%)
- Governance and Management of IT – (17%)
- Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation – (12%)
- INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS RESILIENCE – (23%)
- Protection of Information Assets – (27%)
Course Requirements
- Candidates who wish to take up the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification exam should have a minimum 5 years of work experience in information systems auditing, IT security, and control.
- There can be experience waiver of up to 3 years from the required 5-year experience by:
- 1 Year information systems experience or 1 year non-IS auditing experience can be used for 1 year actual experience required for CISA (out of 5 years)
- 2 year or 4 year Degree can be used as a substitute for 1 or 2 years of experience, respectively.
- A Master’s degree in IS or IT from a reputed university can be used as a substitute for 1 year of experience required for CISA
Course Outlines and Training Plan
Module 1 :
- Planning
- IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics
- Business Processes
- Types of Controls
- Risk-Based Audit Planning
- Types of Audits and Assessments
- Execution
- Audit Project Management
- Sampling Methodology
- Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
- Data Analytics
- Reporting and Communication Techniques
Module 2 :
- IT Governance
- IT Governance and IT Strategy
- IT-Related Frameworks
- IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
- Organizational Structure
- Enterprise Architecture
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Maturity Models
- Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards affecting the Organization
- IT Management
- IT Resource Management
- IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
- IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT
Module 3:
- Information Systems Acquisition and Development
- Project Governance and Management
- Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
- System Development Methodologies
- Control Identification and Design
- Information Systems Implementation
- Testing Methodologies
- Configuration and Release Management
- System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
- Post-implementation Review
Module 4 :
- information Systems Operations
- Common Technology Components
- IT Asset Management
- Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
- System Interfaces
- End-User Computing
- Data Governance
- Systems Performance Management
- Problem and Incident Management
- Change, Configuration, Release, and Patch Management
- IT Service Level Management
- Database Management
- Business Resilience
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- System Resiliency
- Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
Module 5 :
- Information Asset Security and Control
- Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
- Privacy Principles
- Physical Access and Environmental Controls
- Identity and Access Management
- Network and End-Point Security
- Data Classification
- Data Encryption and Encryption-Related Techniques
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Web-Based Communication Techniques
- Virtualized Environments
- Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) Devices
- Security Event Management
- Security Awareness Training and Programs
- Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
- Security Testing Tools and Techniques
- Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
- Incident Response Management
- Evidence Collection and Forensics
- Supporting Tasks
