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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

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Issuing authority
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
Industry
Auditors
Certification price
ISACA Member: US $575 ISACA Non-member: US $760
Validity
Need to be renewed every three years

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About this certification

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification provides the much-needed leverage to move forward in a professional’s life.


This certification is renowned for standardizing the achievement of those who audit, monitor, and analyze an organization’s information technology and business structure.


Who Should Apply for Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)?


A CISA certification holder proves expertise in Information Systems Auditing Process, Governance and Maintenance of IT, Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation, Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience, and Protection of Information Assets.


A candidate should meet the following requirements in order to apply for the CISA exam.


CISA Certification Requirements:


  1. CISA Examination

  2. Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics (Code of Professional Ethics | IS/IT Certifications | ISACA)

  3. Adhere to the CPE Policy 

  4. Comply with the Information Systems Auditing Standards (ITAF, 3rd Edition)

  5. Minimum Work Experience* (5 years)

*Experience waivers are available for a maximum of three (3) years.


Exam details

The CISA Exam consists of five domains.

  1. Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process (21%)

  2. Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17%) 

  3. Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and implementation (12%)

  4. Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23%) 

  5. Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (27%)



For a detailed overview of the CISA Exam, log on to CISA Exam | Certified Information Systems Auditor.


Time Taken To Prepare For The CISA Exam:


The typical preparation time is 4 months for professionals with experience in Auditing and IT Security and about 6-8 months for entry-level professionals.


For more details, log on to CISA Certification | Certified Information Systems Auditor.

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CISA prep

Nishit Shetty ·

Exam prep: So it took me around 2 months to prepare for CISA. I went through the entire ISACA QnA (around 900 questions) and read explanations for each answer. After i was confident with the QnA i went on youtube and watched some videos on important CISA topic…

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