CISA—Certified Information Systems Auditor

CISA certification is considered a globally recognized standard for individuals who audit, control, monitor, and evaluate an organization’s information technology and business systems. According to the quarterly IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index (ITSCPI) by Foote Partners, CISA is among the most in-demand and highly paid IT certifications. IT professionals aiming for career growth from entry-level to mid-career must have this certification to gain an edge.

Acquiring the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is essential for a thriving career in the IT industry. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced professional, obtaining this certification will showcase your expertise in applying a risk-based approach to plan, execute, and report on audit engagements. Furthermore, it will earn you the trust and admiration of internal stakeholders, regulators, external auditors, and customers, thus elevating your reputation in the industry.

 CISA CURRICULUM

Domain1—INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING PROCESS – (21% of exam))

Assists organizations in protecting and controlling information systems by providing audit services that follow IS/IT security, risk, and control solutions standards.

Domain 1 deals with:

  • IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics
  • Business Processes
  • Types of Controls 
  • Risk-Based Audit Planning
  • Types of Audits and Assessments
  • Audit Project Management

Domain2—Governance and Management of IT – (17% of exam)

Domain 2 showcases your capacity to recognize crucial concerns and suggest enterprise-specific practices for information governance and related technologies.

  • IT Governance 
  • IT Governance and IT Strategy 
  • IT-Related Frameworks
  • IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
  • Organizational Structure
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Domain 3—Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation – (12% of exam)

This Domain deals with:

  • Project Governance and Management 
  • Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
  • System Development Methodologies
  • 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

Domain 4 – Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23% of exam)

 Domain 4 demonstrates your proficiency in IT controls and their impact on business.

 This Domain deals with:

  • 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 Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • System Resiliency
  • Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
  • Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
  • Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)  

Domain 5—Protection of Information Assets – (27% of exam)

Cybersecurity is now a critical aspect of every information system role, and comprehending its principles, best practices, and risks is a crucial focus within Domain 5.

Domain 5 talks about:

  • 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

 

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