ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
United Kingdom (Cyber Security & Cyber Training)
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Course information /
Course overview
ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training course assists in preparing and enabling IT professionals who build on the prior experience of IS professionals to produce valuable employees with exceptional knowledge of Information Systems Auditing, Control, and Security. This CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Course is specifically designed to focus on the five domains of IS auditing, allowing you to develop the skills needed to pass a comprehensive exam.
The Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) is globally recognised as the benchmark of excellence for individuals involved in auditing, controlling, monitoring, and evaluating IT and business systems within an organisation. If you are a mid-career professional, obtaining CISA certification can highlight your expertise and affirm your capability to employ a risk-based approach in the planning, execution, and reporting of audit engagements
As an ISACA premium training partner, our CISA training course is taught by ISACA-certified instructors who are still actively involved in the cyber industry. They use professionally produced and engaging content presentations together with in-person demonstrations. The CISA certification is intended for IS/IT auditors/consultants, IT compliance managers, Chief Compliance Officers, Chief risk and privacy officers, practitioners of IT risk, control, and compliance, as well as business analysts, project managers, and other IT Audit professionals.
You will study the five CISA domains:
1. The Process of Auditing Information Systems
2. Governance & Management of IT
3. Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
4. Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support
5. Protection of Information Assets
Our four-day training course will prepare participants for the ISACA CISA exam. Passing the exam highlights exceptional knowledge of information systems auditing, control, and security.
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DOMAIN 1 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING PROCESS
A–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
B–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
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DOMAIN 2 – GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT OF IT
A–IT GOVERNANCE
1. IT Governance and IT Strategy
2. IT-Related Frameworks
3. IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
4. Organisational Structure
5. Enterprise Architecture
6. Enterprise Risk Management
7. Maturity Models
8. Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards affecting the Organization
B–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
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DOMAIN 3 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION
A–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
B–INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
1. Testing Methodologies
2. Configuration and Release Management
3. System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
4. Post-implementation Review
04
DOMAIN 4 – INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS & BUSINESS RESILIENCE
A–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
B–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)
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DOMAIN 5 – PROTECTION OF INFORMATION ASSETS
A–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
B–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
Course
Highlights
CISA Requirements
The CISA certification recognises professionals in information systems (IS) audit, control, and security. The exam is open to anyone interested in information system auditing, control, and security. The CISA certification requires five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience. You must demonstrate at least five years of professional experience in information systems auditing, control, or security to appear for the certification. Before taking the exam, you should have completed our tailored CISA training and be familiar with the CISA job practice domains.
1. Complete the CISA exam
2. Submit a CISA certification application
3. Follow the Code of Professional Ethics
4. Commit to the Continuing Professional Education Programme
5. Observance of Information Systems Auditing Standards
Benefits of choosing
BIT CISA Training
- Our real-world CISA instructors deliver engaging sessions with a distinct teaching style, allowing aspiring candidates to gain the knowledge, technical skills, and proficiency needed to meet today’s and tomorrow’s organisations’ dynamic challenges.
- Average Salary for a CISA qualification is £60,000 (Source IT Job Watch UK excluding London median annual salary)
- BIT Training provides commercial training solutions to corporations, government agencies, MoD, public sector organisations, multinational corporations, and private individuals.
- Our subject matter experts have extensive industry knowledge from working in the industry and understand how to make their topics interesting to create a memorable and valuable learning environment.
- Our trainers help learners with problems before, during, or after the course. They are dedicated to providing in-house training to clients who prefer the convenience and comfort of working in their familiar surroundings.
- Attain in-depth knowledge about information security Auditing.
- Prepare for your ISACA CISA exam with practice exams.
- Individual personalised exam-readiness discussion.
- Received supplementary material designed to further strengthen your knowledge in preparation for the exam.
- The certification demonstrates to employers that the holder can detect, assess and manage IT and technology risk and support businesses in achieving their audit goals..
- This ISACA CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor course is specifically designed to focus on the five domains of IS auditing, allowing you to develop the skills needed to pass a comprehensive exam on the first try.
- The critical job practice area confirms expertise in identifying risk response options while assessing their effectiveness and efficiency in managing risk in line with business goals.
- Acquire the information and abilities needed to prepare for the ISACA CISA test.
- We can signpost unique and new job postings in the security industry.
The CISA provides essential training for controlling, monitoring, and assessing your business’ information technology and business systems. This includes:
1. IS/IT Auditors/Consultants
2. IT Compliance Managers
3. Chief Compliance Officers
4. Chief Risk & Privacy Officers
5. Security Heads/Directors
6. Security Managers/Architects
The list above is only a suggestion; individuals may choose to attend based on their career goals, personal goals, or objectives. Delegates can take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as needed.