Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA

CISA designation is a globally recognized certification for professionals in auditing control, assurance, and security

Total Duration

40 Hours

Level

Beginner

Target Audience

IT Auditors who wish to improve their skills in Information Systems Audit and Assurance.

IT Governance & Risk professionals who are responsible for IT governance, enterprise risk management and compliance.

Security professionals who wish to enhance their understanding of security controls, risk, audit, and assurance.

IT managers and professionals who are responsible for IT management, systems, infrastructure, and information security.

professionals who are preparing for the CISA certification exam

Prerequisites

There are no specific entry requirements to participate in this CISA training.

Course Outline

IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, Functions, and Codes of Ethics
Types of Audits, Assessments, and Reviews
Risk-based Audit Planning
Types of Controls and Considerations
Audit Project Management
Audit Testing and Sampling Methodology
Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
Audit Data Analytics
Reporting and Communication Techniques
Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Process

Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards
Organizational Structure, IT Governance, and IT Strategy
IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
Enterprise Architecture and Considerations
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Privacy Program and Principles
Data Governance and Classification
IT Resource Management
IT Vendor Management
IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Project Governance and Management
Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
System Development Methodologies
Control Identification and Design
System Readiness and Implementation Testing
Implementation Configuration and Release Management
System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
Postimplementation Review

IT Components
IT Asset Management
Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
System Interfaces
End-user Computing and Shadow IT
Systems Availability and Capacity Management
Problem and Incident Management
IT Change, Configuration, and Patch Management
Operational Log Management
IT Service Level Management
Database Management
Business Impact Analysis
System and Operational Resilience
Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
Business Continuity Plan
Disaster Recovery Plans

Information Asset Security Policies, Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
Physical and Environmental Controls
Identity and Access Management
Network and End-Point Security
Data Loss Prevention
Data Encryption
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Cloud and Virtualized Environments
Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things Devices
Security Awareness Training and Programs
Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
Security Testing Tools and Techniques
Security Monitoring Logs, Tools, and Techniques
Security Incident Response Management
Evidence Collection and Forensics

Learning outcomes

What you'll learn

Reduce risk: CISAs provide assurance that the organization’s IT and business systems are effectively monitored, managed and protected.

Create a common language: CISAs serve as trusted business advisors by assuring that the necessary leadership and organizational structures and processes are in placed to achieve business objectives and support the enterprise’s strategy.

Drive business successes: Regulators and clients look for a CISA designation and many businesses and government agencies require it.

Skills you'll learn

8 skills

IT Audit Planning

Audit Risk Assessment

IT Governance

Audit Testing

Information Security Auditing

IT Compliance

IT Audit Reporting

IT Audit Quality Assurance

Certificate

· Attendance Certificate from CLS Learning Solutions

· This course enables you to pass Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA Exam

Potential Career Paths

IT Audit Directors

IT Managers

Compliance/Risk Directors

Information Systems Auditor

IT Governance Specialist

GRC Analyst