CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

Course Objectives:
This training program is tailored to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of information systems auditing, governance, and security practices. The objectives include:

1. Equipping participants with the knowledge and skills required to audit, control, and evaluate IT
systems effectively.
2. Providing comprehensive insights into globally recognized IS audit standards and frameworks.
3. Developing expertise in IT governance, risk management, and control mechanisms.
4. Preparing participants to assess IT systems acquisition, development, and implementation
processes.
5. Building proficiency in evaluating operational resilience, disaster recovery, and business
continuity planning.
6. Enabling participants to successfully pass the ISACA CISA certification exam.
 

Course Outline with Exam Domain Percentages:
Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing Process (21% of the Exam)
• Understanding IS audit standards, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Planning and conducting risk-based audits.
• Reporting and following up on audit findings.

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17% of the Exam)
• IT governance frameworks and organizational alignment.
• Risk management strategies and control practices.
• Performance monitoring and resource management.

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12% of the Exam)
• Evaluating business case development and feasibility studies.
• Assessing system development methodologies and project management practices.
• Ensuring compliance in system implementations and deployments.

Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23% of the Exam)
• Evaluating IT operations management and monitoring processes.
• Analyzing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Reviewing data backup, restoration, and operational controls.

Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (27% of the Exam)
• Assessing and implementing information security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Evaluating physical and logical access control mechanisms.
• Developing and managing incident response strategies and cybersecurity measures.

Participant Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will:
1. Master the core domains of the CISA exam, ensuring comprehensive preparation.
2. Conduct professional IS audits using globally recognized standards and best practices.
3. Enhance organizational IT governance and risk management frameworks.
4. Identify system vulnerabilities and recommend effective mitigation strategies.
5. Evaluate and improve IT project management and operational practices.
6. Lead business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
7. Achieve the CISA certification, gaining a globally recognized credential in information systems
auditing and governance.