Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

Course details

With a solid grasp of networking fundamentals, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) course provides comprehensive and current knowledge essential for preparing for the CISA certification exam.

Engaging participants in detailed discussions, the course extensively covers the information across the five domains constituting the "Body of Knowledge" for the CISA exam. It focuses on imparting essential tools and techniques to enhance technical skills for the development, management, and execution of IT security audits. Participants will acquire insights into IT governance, encompassing service delivery and support, as well as systems and infrastructure lifecycle management.

Additionally, the course facilitates learning about safeguarding information assets, business continuity, and disaster recovery.



Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Course Learning Outcomes:

• Master auditing processes, risk analysis, and internal controls.
• Gain expertise in IT governance, risk management, and business continuity planning.
• Understand Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation.
• Learn about Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support.
• Acquire knowledge of Information Security and auditing practices.
• Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam with mock and final exams.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Course Outline:

The Process of Auditing Information Systems

• Management of the Audit Function (FREE)
• ISACA IT Audit and Assurance Standards and Guidelines (FREE)
• Risk Analysis
• Internal Controls
• Performing An IS Audit
• Control Self-Assessment
• The Evolving IS Audit Process

Governance and Management of IT

• Corporate Governance
• IT Governance
• IT Monitoring and Assurance Practices for Board and Senior Management
• Information Systems Strategy
• Maturity and Process Improvement Models
• IT Investment and Allocation Practices
• Policies and Procedures
• Risk Management
• IS Management Practices
• IS Organizational Structure and Responsibilities
• Auditing IT Governance Structure and Implementation
• Business Continuity Planning

Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

• Business Realization
• Project Management Structure
• Project Management Practices
• Business Application Development
• Business Application Systems
• Alternative Forms of Software Project Organization
• Alternative Development Methods
• Infrastructure Development/Acquisition Practices
• Information Systems Maintenance Practices
• System Development Tools And Productivity Aids
• Business Process Reengineering And Process Change Projects
• Application Controls
• Auditing Application Controls
• Auditing Systems Development, Acquisition And Maintenance

Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Support

• Information Systems Operations
• Information Systems Hardware
• IS Architecture and Software
• Network Infrastructure
• Disaster Recovery Planning

Protection of Information Assets

• Importance Of Information Security
• Logical Access
• Network Infrastructure Security
• Auditing Information Security Management Framework
• Auditing Network Infrastructure Security
• Environmental Exposures and Controls
• Physical Access Exposures and Controls
• Mobile Computing

Updated on 04 December, 2023