Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a globally acknowledged certification, which builds upon the previous experience of IS professionals, to produce valuable employees who possess exceptional knowledge of Information Systems Auditing, Control, and Security.
This certification is a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.
During this CISA training course, delegates will be exposed to the Five Domains of Information Security Auditing. These domains comprise the foundations of CISA and it is imperative that delegates grasp a complete understanding of these aspects in order to pass the CISA exam and use their certification within the workplace. Within each of these domains exists multiple topics, which when combined, provide a comprehensive overview of the domain of focus. Due to the breadth of information imparted with each topic over a period of just four days, this course is considered intensive and candidates must study hard to obtain the certification.
The five domains are as follows:
The CISA essential for professionals dealing with controlling, monitoring, and assessing an organisation’s information technology and business systems. This includes:
The above list is a suggestion only; individuals may wish to attend based on their own career aspirations, personal goals or objectives. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs.
There are no prerequisites to learn CISA from this tutorial. However, to get the CISA certification you need to:
The examination is open to all individuals who have an interest in information systems audit, control, and security. A minimum of 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for the CISA certification.
This training course is not suitable for beginners. It is required that delegates possess at least five years of exposure in the field of Information Systems Auditing. With this information in mind, it is expected that CISA qualified candidates have an outstanding level of professional experience, commitment, and extensive knowledge of IS Auditing. Thus, a CISA qualification is likely to open many doors and propel certified individuals into a high ranking position within the enterprise.
Please note: This exam is sat separately from the course. Delegates must book the exam directly from ISACA.
The five domains within the course are as follows:
The course content surrounds the pivotal Five Domains. The information imparted within each domain is as follows:
Domain 1: Information Systems Audit Process:
Domain 2: IT Governance and Management:
Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation:
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support:
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets:
Effect 1st Aug 2024
Comparison of 2019 to 2024 CISA exam content outline (ECO) domains (no change to the five domain headings):
| Domains | 2019 ECO | 2024 ECO |
| Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process | 21% | 18% |
| Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT | 17% | 18% |
| Domain 3: Information System Acquisition, Development, and Implementation | 12% | 12% |
| Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience | 23% | 26% |
| Domain 5: Protection of Information of Assets | 27% | 26% |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
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