CISA Information Systems Auditor

Domain 1—INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING PROCESS
Providing audit services in accordance with standards to assist organizations in protecting and controlling information systems. Domain 1 affirms your credibility to offer conclusions on the state of an organization’s IS/IT security, risk and control solutions.
Planning

1. IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics
2. Business Processes
3. Types of Controls
4. Risk-Based Audit Planning
5. Types of Audits and Assessments

Execution

1. Audit Project Management
2. Sampling Methodology
3. Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
4. Data Analytics
5. Reporting and Communication Techniques
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

Domain 2—Governance and Management of IT
Domain 2 confirms to stakeholders your abilities to identify critical issues and recommend enterprise-specific practices to support and safeguard the governance of information and related technologies.
IT Governance

1. IT Governance and IT Strategy
2. IT-Related Frameworks
3. IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
4. Organizational Structure
5. Enterprise Architecture
6. Enterprise Risk Management
7. Maturity Models
8. Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards affecting the Organization

IT Management

1. IT Resource Management
2. IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
3. IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
4. Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Domain 3—Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation
Information Systems Acquisition and Development

1. Project Governance and Management
2. Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
3. System Development Methodologies
4. Control Identification and Design

  Information Systems Implementation

1. Testing Methodologies
2. Configuration and Release Management
3. System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
4. Post-implementation Review

Domain 4—INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS RESILIENCE
Domains 3 and 4 offer proof not only of your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.
Information Systems Operations

1. Common Technology Components
2. IT Asset Management
3. Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
4. System Interfaces
5. End-User Computing
6. Data Governance
7. Systems Performance Management
8. Problem and Incident Management
9. Change, Configuration, Release, and Patch Management
10. IT Service Level Management
11. Database Management

Business Resilience

1. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
2. System Resiliency
3. Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
4. Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
5. Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)

Domain 5—Protection of Information Assets
Cybersecurity now touches virtually every information systems role, and understanding its principles, best practices and pitfalls is a major focus within Domain 5.
Information Asset Security and Control

1. Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
2. Privacy Principles
3. Physical Access and Environmental Controls
4. Identity and Access Management
5. Network and End-Point Security
6. Data Classification
7. Data Encryption and Encryption-Related Techniques
8. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
9. Web-Based Communication Techniques
10. Virtualized Environments
11. Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) Devices

Security Event Management

1. Security Awareness Training and Programs
2. Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
3. Security Testing Tools and Techniques
4. Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
5. Incident Response Management
6. Evidence Collection and Forensics

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand IS Audit Standards and Guidelines
  Grasp the professional standards, frameworks, and best practices that guide effective information systems auditing.
• Plan, Execute, and Report on IS Audits
  Learn to design and perform audits, identify control weaknesses, and deliver clear, actionable audit reports.
• Evaluate IT Governance and Management
  Assess whether an organization’s IT structure supports and aligns with business goals and strategies.
• Identify and Mitigate IT-Related Risks
  Understand risk assessment methodologies and develop strategies to manage and minimize risks.
• Assess Information System Acquisition and Development
  Review and evaluate processes for the acquisition, development, and implementation of IT systems to ensure they meet organizational objectives.
• Ensure Protection of Information Assets
  Evaluate and implement controls to maintain data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Demonstrate Readiness for the CISA Certification Exam
  Prepare thoroughly to pass the ISACA CISA exam and earn a globally recognized credential.

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) course is designed for professionals who want to build or advance their careers in IT auditing, risk management, information security, and IT governance. It is ideal for:

• IT Auditors seeking to validate and deepen their auditing skills.
• Information Security Professionals looking to enhance their knowledge of auditing and risk management.
• Risk and Compliance Officers aiming to better understand IT systems and regulatory requirements.
• IT Consultants who advise organizations on technology governance, risk, and compliance.
• Internal and External Auditors who need expertise in auditing information systems.
• IT Managers and Project Managers responsible for ensuring systems meet compliance and security standards.
• Cybersecurity Professionals who want to specialize in audit and assurance functions.
• Aspiring CISA Candidates who are preparing to pass the ISACA CISA certification exam.