(CISA) Certified Information Systems Auditor

How long does the training course last?

4,00 day(s)

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

EN FR

When will the next session take place?

Who is organising this training course?

We enhance both individual development and efficiency by sharing the IT expertise and managerial experience of our instructors. We offer over 300 courses in French and English at our center in Capellen. These courses focus on infrastructure, development, project management, governance, and soft skills.

What are the prerequisites?

Basic Knowledge in the Information System

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

This 4-day course prepares the CISA® Certified Information Systems Auditor exam by covering the entire Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) course, a common core of knowledge in security defined by the ISACA® Information Systems Audit and Control Association. CISA certification is recognized around the world. It is aligned with the 27th Edition of the CBK, updated for 2019 Job Practice

What does the training course cover?

CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION SYSTEM AUDITING PROCESS

Part A: Planning

IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Code of Ethics
Business Processes
Type of controls
Risk-Based Audit Planning
Types of audits and Assessments

Part B: Execution

Audit Project Management
Sampling Methodology
Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
Data Analytics
Reporting and communication Techniques
Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

Exercises: Multiple Choices Questions from previous CISA sessions (or comparable exams)

CHAPTER 2: GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF IT

Part A: IT Governance

IT governance and IT Strategy
IT-related frameworks
IT Standards, Policies and Procedure
Organizational Structure
Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Risk Management
Maturity Models
Laws, Regulations and Industry Standards Affecting the organization

Part B: IT Management

IT Resource Management
IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Exercises: Multiple Choices Questions from previous CISA sessions (or comparable exams)

CHAPTER 3: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION

Part A: Information Systems Acquisition and Development

Project Governance and Management
Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
System Development Methodologies
Control Identification and Design

Part B: Information System Implementation

Testing Methodologies
System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
Post-implementation Review

Exercises: Multiple Choices Questions from previous CISA sessions (or comparable exams)

CHAPTER 4: INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS AND BUSINESS RESILIENCE

Part A: Information Systems Operations

Common Technology Components

IT Asset Management

Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
System interfaces
End-User Computing
Data Governance
System Performance Management
Problem and Incident Management
Change, Configuration, Release and Patch Management
IT Service Level Management
Database Management

Part B: Business Resilience

Business Impact Analysis
System resiliency
Data Backup, Storage and Restoration
Business Continuity Plan
Disaster Recovery Plan

Exercise: Multiple Choices Questions from previous CISA sessions (or comparable exams)

CHAPTER 5: PROTECTION OF INFORMATION ASSETS

Part A: Information Asset Security and Control

Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standard and Guidelines
Privacy Principles
Physical Access and Environmental Controls
Identity and Access Management
Network and Endpoint Security
Data Classification
Data Encryption and Encryption-related Techniques
Public Key Infrastructure
Web-based Communication Technologies
Virtualized environment
Mobile, Wireless and Internet-of-things Devices

Part B: Security Event Management

Security Awareness Training and Programs
Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
Security Testing Tools and Techniques
Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
Incident Response Management
Evidence Collection and Forensics

Exercises: Multiple Choices Questions from previous CISA sessions (or comparable exams)

PREPARATION TO THE EXAM

Blank Exam - Partial simulation of the examination carried out at the end of the training.
Registration to be made on the site www.isaca.org, the closing of the registrations is done 2 months before the date of the examination.
Presentation of the event: 4 hours of multiples choice questions with 150 questions to be chosen beforehand in French or in English.