IT50 ● Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) I Certifying sign

Since 1978, the ISACA® Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) program has been the globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals. The technical skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field.

Content

Achieving the CISA Exam

  • Certification Prerequisites
  • About the CISA Exam
  • Answering Questions
  • Exam Scoring
  • Certification Steps
  • Example Questions

Domain 1: The Process of Auditing Information Systems

  • 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
    • Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process
  • Module sample questions

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT

  • 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 sample questions

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

  • 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 sample questions

Domain 4: IS Operations and Business Resilience

  • 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
    • System Resiliency
    • Data Backup, Storage and Restoration
    • Business Continuity Plan
    • Disaster Recovery Plans
  • Module sample questions

Domain 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
    • Web-based Communication Technologies
    • Virtualized Environments
    • Mobile, Wireless and Internet-of-things 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
  • Module sample questions

Examination Administration and Techniques

  • Examination Administration
  • Examination Techniques
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Sample Exam

Closing and questions

Target audience

The CISA prep training course (ISACA®) is aimed at CISA Exam candidates who have at least five years of front-line experience with the Information System Audit program.

Pre-requisite

Participants should have previous experience in the Information System Audit program.

Trainer

Alain Bonneaud, Expert in IT governance, transformation and security.

Duration

The bootcamp training lasts 5 days.

Price

The price amounts to 3.150 Euro, VAT exclusive.

Dates

Have a look at our training calendar for the next training dates

General information

  • Description: View the detailed course description.
  • Continuing Professional Education: 35 CPE hours.
  • Course level: This course corresponds to level 2 "Understanding" on the 6 level scale of Bloom's taxonomy, a hierarchy used to classify educational levels.
  • Public classroom in Brussels: for registration;
  • We would welcome the opportunity to make you a tailored offer.

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