CISA Certification Curriculum Outline
CISA Domain: The Process of Auditing Information Systems – Part1
Overview/Description
Auditing Information Systems has become an integral part of business management in both big and small corporate environments. This course examines the starting points for performing and IS audit and some of the standards, guidelines, tools and, techniques that can be used to setup, manage, and monitor the audit function. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known worldwide as a standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organizations information technology and business systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control, and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: The Process of Auditing Information Systems – Part1
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CISA Domain: The Process of Auditing Information Systems - Part 2
Overview/Description
While performing audits, it is extremely important to classify audit information and to evaluate and document both the controls used and the outcomes of all parts of the audit process. This course examines the audit classification process, how risk-based auditing is performed, how compliance testing is used, and the processes and procedures used to evaluate and document the audit process. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: The Process of Auditing Information Systems - Part 2
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CISA Domain: Governance and Management of IT – Part 1
Overview/Description
IS Governance is an incredibly important part of IS security. Management and monitoring of resources are built into the audit process and the CISA must be aware of the role they will play in the process. This course examines the role of Governance, IT Management and IT Monitoring, and the strategies and models used to evaluate and create policies and procedures within the environment. This course also examines the Risk Management strategies that can be used, and how the CISA plays a role in choosing the correct strategy for the environment. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: Governance and Management of IT – Part 1
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CISA Domain: Governance and Management of IT - Part 2
Overview/Description
Information Security Management Practices should adhere to the business goals of an organization, aligning to the objectives that management set down for company improvement. This course examines different types of management practices such as human resource management, sourcing management, change management, financial management, and quality management. This course also looks at how segregation of duties is used to better control information security. Finally, this course examines business continuity and impact analysis and how it can be used as part of information security management practices. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: Governance and Management of IT - Part 2
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CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development, and Implementation - Part 1
Overview/Description
The acquisition, development, and management of business projects are important in all information systems builds. The CISA must make sure that all these aspects are brought together, and that the business model of the organization is adhered to at all times during this process. This course examines how business realization is applied, how project management structures are built, and how project management practices are used to correctly implement the project management structures. This course also examines the business applications that are used, and the processes that play a part in these implementations, such as SDLC. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control, and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification.
Prerequisites
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development, and Implementation - Part 1
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CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development and Implementation - Part 2
Overview/Description
Business Application Systems play a substantial role in many corporate infrastructures today. This course examines the role of the auditor in environments where business application systems and agile development systems are being used. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development and Implementation - Part 2
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CISA Domain: IS Operations, Maintenance and Support – Part 1
Overview/Description
Auditing IS functions must take the hardware and infrastructure resources into account. This course examines IS operation and how it is managed along with IS hardware, and the various components that need to be monitored and audited. This course also examines the architecture of the software and the data management systems that are used in an IS environment. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organizations information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: IS Operations, Maintenance and Support – Part 1
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CISA Domain: IS Operations, Maintenance, and Support - Part 2
Overview/Description
Enterprise network infrastructures and architectures are an integral part of enterprise environments today and are widely unknown to most users. The IS auditor must have a high level knowledge of these frameworks and a clear communication path to those who control them. This course examines the types of networks that are commonly found in enterprises today and the services and components that are commonly used in them. This course also examines disaster recovery strategies and scenarios that must be put in place to deal with any emergency situations that may occur. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: IS Operations, Maintenance, and Support - Part 2
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CISA Domain: Protection of Information Assets – Part 1
Overview/Description
One of the main reasons an organization will bring on a CISA is to protect the IS assets of that organization. Resources, both internal and external, need to be secured and access must be controlled at all times. This course examines information security elements and assets, both internal and external, along with the elements that play a role in the protection of those assets. This course also examines the computer crimes that can befall an organization and the incident handling methods that can be used. Finally, this course examines logical access and the methods that can be used to protect assets. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: Protection of Information Assets – Part 1
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CISA Domain: Protection of Information Assets – Part 2
Overview/Description
Securing the network infrastructure is one of the main reasons an IT department exists in an enterprise environment. The role of a CISA is to audit the security measures and to make sure that the most efficient methods are being used to secure the environment. This course examines the components of the network infrastructure, the common threats they face, and how they can be secured. This course also examines the methods used by a CISA to audit and test the IS security and the internal and external security controls that can be used. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organization’s information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control, and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
3.5
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: Protection of Information Assets – Part 2
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CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development and Implementation - Part 3
Overview/Description
This course examines the auditors role in auditing physical and software infrastructures and the maintenance of those infrastructures. The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is known world-wide as the standard of achievement for those who assess, audit, control, and monitor an organizations information systems. CISA has been given ISO/IEC 17024:2003 certification by The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This course will help to prepare learners for the CISA examination.
Target Audience
Information Systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
CISA Domain: lS Acquisition, Development and Implementation - Part 3
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor’s (CISA) are professionals with the knowledge, skills, experience and credibility to
apply standards, control weaknesses and ensure compliance. They also have an exceptional ability to offer solutions to
industry dilemmas and deliver significance to the enterprise. Having the CISA certification gives you a competitive
advantage over peers when seeking to expand your position, as well as international recognition as a quantifiable
expert within the field. The CISA also helps you achieve a high professional standard through ISACA’s requirements
for continuing education and ethical conduct; displaying that the certified individual has earned and maintained a
high enough level of education to meet the challenges posed by modern day enterprises. The CISA is a globally
recognized sign of professional excellence for the IS audit profession.
Benefits of CBT Direct’s Online Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certification Training
CBT Direct boasts the most beneficial online certification training on the market. With online training, you have the flexibility to study on your schedule, and with the speed and reliability of the internet, CBT Direct’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training course is accessible anywhere you have an internet connection. Convenience finally costs less with CBT Direct – the most affordable online training solution today.
The unique design of CBT Direct’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification course incorporates a proven four-step learning process: presentation, demonstration, guidance and independent practice. This four-step proven learning model for CBT Direct’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training course ensures the greatest level of retention to prepare you for your Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification exam.
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Who Benefits from CBT Direct’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training?
This training would be beneficial for information systems professionals with an interest in information systems audit, control, and security. A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification.
What Professionals Will Learn from CBT Direct’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certification Exam:
The meaning of the information and experience required to earn a CISA Certification - otherwise known as the job practice -
consists of seven domains: The Process of Auditing Information Systems, Governance and Management of IT, IS Acquisition,
Development and Implementation, IS Operations, Maintenance and Support, and Protection of Information Assets. This course
will cover everything within these domains from the starting points of performing an IS audit, the strategies involved in
risk management, and the commonly used business applications. The student will also review IS operation and management,
along with IS hardware and the many elements involved with internal and external information security and assets
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