Introduction:
Organizations face increasing challenges in securing their information systems. According to ISACA, over 151,000 professionals globally hold the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, underscoring its significance in the IT audit and security industry.
Our Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the expertise to assess, control, and ensure the integrity of information systems, aligning them seamlessly with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Objectives:
This comprehensive prep course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of information systems auditing processes while thoroughly preparing them for the CISA exam. Attendees will learn to evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and infrastructures to ensure that information systems are adequately controlled and aligned with business objectives. The curriculum emphasizes risk management, governance, and the implementation of robust security measures to protect information assets effectively. Additionally, participants will gain exam-focused insights, practice with exam-style questions, and develop the confidence needed to pass the CISA certification exam successfully.
Course Outline:
Domain 1. Information Systems Auditing Process
Planning
- IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
- Business Proces 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
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
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 Organization
Information Systems Implementation
- Testing Methodologies
- Configuration and Release Management
- System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
- Post-implementation Review
Domain 4. Information Systems 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
- Control Identification and DesignOrganization
Business Resilience
- Business Impact Analysis
- System Resiliency
- Data Backup, Storage and Restoration
- Business Continuity Plan
- Disaster Recovery Plans
Protection of Information Assets
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
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
Enroll in this course
$3,250.00