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Certified Information Systems Auditor

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is a globally recognized credential offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), signifying expertise in auditing, controlling, monitoring, and assessing an organization’s information technology and business systems. It is considered the gold standard for IT audit professionals, demonstrating a deep understanding of vulnerability assessment, control implementation, and IT governance.

Exam code

CISA

Duration

240 min

Questions

150

Official Prerequisites

  • No prerequisites required to register for and take the CISA exam; anyone may sit the exam.
  • To attain CISA certification, candidates must demonstrate a minimum of five years of professional experience in information systems auditing, control, or security.
  • ISACA allows certain substitutions and waivers for the experience requirement under its formal experience policy (education, certifications, or relevant work).
  • Candidates must agree to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics and comply with the CISA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) policy.
  • After passing the exam, submit a completed CISA application with supporting documentation and required fees to be awarded certification.
Certified Information Systems Auditor

Targeted Professions

Information Systems Auditor IT Auditor IT Audit Manager IT Risk Manager Security Compliance Analyst

Domain blueprint

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Provides audit services in accordance with IT audit standards to assist the organization in protecting and controlling information systems
Provide assurance that the necessary leadership and organizational processes and practices are in place to achieve objectives and to support the organization’s strategy
Provide assurance that the practices for the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems meet the organization’s strategies and objectives
Provides assurance that the processes for information systems operations, maintenance and support meet the organization’s strategies and objectives
Provide assurance that the organization’s policies, standards, procedures, and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets

Domain 5

Protection of Information Assets

26%
Provide assurance that the organization’s policies, standards, procedures, and controls ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets

Study Tip

Use ISACA CISA Review Manual and practice question banks; schedule timed practice exams, focus remediation on weak domains, and map controls to frameworks.

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