Who Are These Heroes?
Let’s meet our two digital superheroes:
CISA – The Systems Auditor
Role: Answers the question, "What’s happening in the system?"
Focus: Auditing, compliance, process control, and governance.
Motto: “First control, then approve!”
Training:
CISA Training – Bilginc.com
CEH – The Ethical Hacker
Role: Legally finds vulnerabilities by hacking systems.
Focus: Penetration testing, attack techniques, system weaknesses.
Motto: “Hack it, don’t harm it!”
Training:
CEH Training – Bilginc.com
Key Differences – With Real-Life Stories
| Feature | CISA | CEH |
|---|---|---|
| Role | Auditor | Ethical Hacker |
| Purpose | Verify system security | Discover and report vulnerabilities |
| Audience | Auditors, compliance pros | Security experts, penetration testers |
| Exam | 150 questions – Audit-focused | 125 questions – Technical-focused |
| Technical Depth | Moderate | High |
| Real-Life Example | Zeynep reviews security logs | Ahmet legally hacks firewall |
Real-Life Scenario
Zeynep the Auditor (CISA):
Zeynep works in a corporate audit team. She finds anomalies in server logs, creates a report, and informs top management. The company avoids a huge fine. The CEO says: “You are the digital conscience of this firm.”
Ahmet the Hacker (CEH):
Ahmet runs a penetration test at a fintech firm. He tries “admin123” as the password — and it works!
He reports it, no harm done. Security team fixes it immediately. Standing ovation.
Which Certification Fits You Best?
| You are… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Into documentation and auditing | ✅ CISA |
| Passionate about finding system flaws | ✅ CEH |
| Focused on strategy and risk | ✅ CISA |
| Fascinated by Red Team / Blue Team operations | ✅ CEH |
Bonus: Can You Have Both?
Yes!
One builds the defense, the other tests it.
Together, they create unbreakable digital security.
CISA + CEH = Digital Combat Power
🔗 Training Links (Must-See)
A Day in the Life: CISA vs CEH
09:00 AM
Zeynep (CISA): Sips her coffee: “Let’s finish the audit report.”
Ahmet (CEH): Puts on his hoodie: “Who are we hacking today?” (ethically, of course)
11:30 AM
Zeynep: Presents internal audit findings with data and logs.
Ahmet: Runs SQL injection tests. “System down?” Nope, just simulation.
04:00 PM
Zeynep: Updates security policies with the board.
Ahmet: “Metasploit ready. Time for infiltration…”
Conclusion:
Zeynep explains why the system must be secure.
Ahmet shows how it’s not secure — yet.
Together? Flawless security fusion.
Bonus Table: Which Cert for This Scenario?
| Scenario | CISA or CEH? |
|---|---|
| Reviewing backup policies | ✅ CISA |
| Finding XSS vulnerability | ✅ CEH |
| ISO 27001 compliance check | ✅ CISA |
| Simulating a server breach | ✅ CEH |
| Writing audit policies | ✅ CISA |
| Demonstrating an exploit | ✅ CEH |
Final Words – In One Sentence
CISA: “I certify the system is secure.”
CEH: “I prove the system might NOT be secure.”
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