Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Overview
Become a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Globally, organizations of all sizes need IT security auditors to assess and identify vulnerabilities in their computer systems. The first step to establishing yourself as a specialized information security auditor is to earn your CISA certification. This 100% online training course will help you master cybersecurity best practices and prepare you for the industry-recognized CISA certification exam in as little as six months.
Be fully prepared to identify and evaluate the five Certified Information Systems Auditor certification domains: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection.
Analyze issues and offer recommendations for controlling and protecting the flow of information, interpret the relationship between controls and business needs.
Recommend solutions for the control and protection of information.
+ Features
Certified Information Systems Auditor FAQs
DOES THIS COURSE ALIGN WITH CISA CERTIFICATION EXAM REQUIREMENTS?
Yes. This course will fully prepare you to test on the five domains covered in the Certified Information Systems Auditor certification exam: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection.
DO YOU NEED A CERTIFICATION IN THIS FIELD?
The CISA designation proves a professional’s ability to assess threats and vulnerabilities in IT business processes as well as create technology controls to protect valuable assets. While not required, CISA is a globally-recognized certification that is seen as a benchmark for senior-level experience in the IT and IS security field.
IS A CISA GOOD FOR MY CAREER?
Absolutely. In addition to the 32% job growth forecasted by the BLS, a Global Knowledge survey listed CISA as the third highest-paying certification in IT security.
WHAT JOBS CAN I GET AS A CISA?
There are many job titles available to CISAs including: Internal Audit Director, IT Manager, IT Auditor, Information Security Auditor, Information Systems Auditor or Audit Manager, and Internal Auditing Manager.
+ Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for taking this course. However, ISACA requires five years of professional work experience in information systems auditing, control, or security in order to obtain certification.
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Job Outlook for Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA)
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for information security auditors is expected to grow 32% over the next eight years. The BLS also states that the average salary for these professionals is just under $100,000 per year with top earners making nearly $159,000.