CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor

CISA is issued by ISACA and is specially designed for those who manage, monitor and protect IT operations through auditing. This training will enable delegates to understand all the concepts and terminology used in the exam so that they can easily complete the exam. Over time, CISA has become a valuable and popular certification in the industry. The figure below depicts the latest statistics for individuals with CISA certificates.

The CISA certification is globally recognized as the gold standard for professionals who audit, control, monitor, and assess information technology and business systems. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of ISACA’s five CISA domains and equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to pass the CISA exam and apply governance principles in real-world auditing scenarios.

Exam

CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor course will have the following exam pattern:

• 200 multiple choice questions
• Exam Duration- 4 hours
• Passing marks- 450/800

Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process (21%)

1.1 IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Code of Ethics

• ISACA audit standards and guidance

• Professional ethics and conduct

1.2 Risk-Based Audit Planning

• Performing risk assessments to develop audit plans

• Identifying critical systems and controls

• Audit planning and scoping

1.3 Audit Project Management

• Resource allocation and scheduling

• Communication with stakeholders

• Documenting audit procedures

1.4 Conducting Audits

• Data collection and sampling techniques

• Evaluation of controls and vulnerabilities

• Audit evidence and documentation

1.5 Communicating Results and Follow-Up

• Writing effective audit reports

• Presenting findings to management

• Tracking remediation and follow-up audits

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17%)

2.1 IT Governance Structure

• Organizational structure and responsibilities

• IT strategy alignment with business goals

2.2 IT Policies, Standards, and Procedures

• Development and implementation

• Monitoring compliance

2.3 IT Resource Management

• Human resources, vendor management

• Performance and capacity planning

2.4 IT Risk Management

• Risk identification, assessment, and response

• Risk monitoring and communication

2.5 Information Systems Strategy and Performance

• Strategic planning and budgeting

• Measuring IT performance and value

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)

3.1 Business Case and Feasibility Analysis

• Justification and cost-benefit analysis

• Decision-making criteria

3.2 Project Management Practices

• System development life cycle (SDLC)

• Project governance and quality assurance

3.3 System Development Methodologies

• Agile, Waterfall, DevOps

• Secure software development practices

3.4 Control Identification and Implementation

• Application controls and system configurations

• Security requirements during development

3.5 Testing and Implementation

• Testing strategies and phases

• Change management and system migration

Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23%)

4.1 IT Operations Management

• Job scheduling, backup, and restoration

• Configuration and capacity management

4.2 Service Management Practices

• Incident, problem, and change management

• Service level agreements (SLAs)

4.3 Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• BCP/DRP policies and procedures

• Testing and maintenance of business continuity plans

4.4 Data Management

• Data retention, integrity, and availability

• Database administration and security

4.5 Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitoring tools and reporting metrics

• Identifying and responding to operational issues

Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (27%)

5.1 Information Security Principles

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA)

• Security policies and risk management

5.2 Physical and Environmental Controls

• Facility access controls and safety measures

• Environmental safeguards (fire, water, etc.)

5.3 Logical Access Controls

• Identity and access management (IAM)

• Authentication and authorization mechanisms

5.4 Network and Infrastructure Security

• Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS

• Wireless security and endpoint protection

5.5 Data Privacy and Protection

• Encryption, masking, tokenization

• Privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA)

5.6 Security Incident Management

• Detection and response planning

• Forensics and evidence handling

5.7 Security Testing and Monitoring

• Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing

• Logging and monitoring systems

Exam Preparation Module

• Overview of the CISA exam structure and scoring

• Domain-wise revision and focus areas

• Mock tests and practice questions

• Tips for exam day and time management

• Study plan and resource guidance