CISA Certification
CISA Certification Overview
The CISA certification (Certified Information Systems Auditor works with IS audit, control, risk assurance and security in general. You don’t just have to be an auditor to gain from this sought after security designation. The audit experience and skills will be acknowledged and you will also be able to assess risk and vulnerabilities, perform compliance reporting, and implement enterprise level controls. This certification is offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), and it is their most popular, followed by CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT).
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Target Audience
- Information Systems Auditors
- Security Professionals
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- IT Security Consultants
Domains
- The Process of Auditing Information Systems (21%)
- Governance and Management of IT (16%)
- Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation (18%)
- Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Service Management (20%)
- Protection of Information Assets (25%)
Prerequisites
Candidates must have five years of professional-level information security; three years must be as a security manager in at least three of the domains or job practice areas. Experience must be current within 5 years of passing the exam or within 10 years preceding the application. There are exceptions of up to three years which are detailed on the ISACA site.
Exam Information
CISA Certification
- Length of exam 4 hours
- Number of questions 150
- Question format Multiple choice
- Exams are in June, September, & December
- Early Registration:
- Exam Cost $415 US (Members), $545 (non-Members)
- Final Registration:
- Exam Cost $465 US (Members), $595 (Non-Members)
- Check with ISACA for early registration and more details
Certification Maintenance
To maintain the certification you must earn 120 continuing professional education (CPE) credits over a three-year period following certification or after renewing. You also have to earn a minimum of 20 CPEs annually, and pay an annual maintenance fee ($45 for members and $85 for non-members).
ISACA Membership
The cost for an ISACA membership is $135 US, plus a local chapter fee which varies, plus a $10 new member fee (if you join online). With the membership you save on the exam registration fees, annual maintenance fees, selected events, and review materials.
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