CISA Certification - An Overview

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CISA Certification An Overview
July 2015
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Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
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CISA Certification - Overview

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is
  offered by Information Systems Audit and Control
  Association (ISACA).
• CISA Examination is open to all individuals and
  no prequalification or education required.
• CISA certification provides an avenue for gaining
  insights into the various aspects of Information
  systems audit, security and internal controls.

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CISA Certification - Overview

• CISA certification is a base requirement for an
  Information Systems Auditor.
• CISA examination and subsequent certifications
  aid the candidate with knowledge required to -
• Conduct IS Audits
• Frame security policies and procedures
• Implement Security policies and procedures
• Manage Information Technology
• Direct and Govern Information Technology

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CISA Certification Eligibility, Requirement and
Process

• CISA Certification
• Required work experience
• A minimum of 5 years of professional information
  systems auditing, control or security work
  experience
• The work experience for CISA certification must
  be gained
• Within the 10-year period preceding the
  application date for certification OR
• Within 5 years from the date of originally
  passing the exam
• Process
• Complete and submit a CISA Application for
  Certification listing the details of professional
  experience in information systems auditing,
  control or security work

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CISA Certification Maintenance

• CISA Certification Maintenance
• Minimum of 20 contact hours of CPE annually and
• Minimum of 120 contact hours during a fixed
  3-year period

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CISA Certification Examination Structure

• Number of Questions
• The exam consists of 200 questions multiple
  choice questions (MCQs)
• Duration of Exam
• 4 hours or 240 minutes
• Passing Score
• For passing a candidate must receive a scaled
  score of 450 or higher to pass the exam out of
  the 800 scale score. A score of 450 represents a
  minimum consistent standard of knowledge.

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CISA Certification Job Opportunities

• IT Security Auditor
• Information Security Analyst
• IT Security Consultant
• Security Administrator
• Security Manager
• Security Architect
• Compliance Officer
• Risk Officers/ Risk Manager
• Privacy Officers / Consultant
• CISO Chief Information Security Officer
• CTO Chief Technology Officer
• CIO Chief Information Officer
• Note The job offered would typically be
  commensurate with the level of work experience
  and educational background of the candidate.

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Next Steps

• For additional information on Information
  Security
• Visit www.iathena.com and review the information
  provided under Information Security category.
• Write to us (support_at_iathena.com) for more
  information on Information Security category.
• For those interested in CISA Certification
• See our Course Catalog to select an appropriate
  course on CISA Exam Preparation, pay online and
  get going.

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