CISA®: Certified Information Systems Auditor
An effective information systems audit makes risks and control weaknesses understandable. Structure your investigations, assess evidence and draw well-supported conclusions. Strengthen your ability to produce recommendations that information systems managers can act on.
- Duration
- 5 days 35 hours
- Code
- SEC03FR Code
- Certification
- CISA® : Certified Information Systems Auditor Certification
Accredited training for the CISA® : Certified Information Systems Auditor certification.
Presentation
CISA is a globally recognised professional credential in information systems auditing, control and security. It validates auditors' skills in assessing vulnerabilities, preparing compliance reports and implementing controls within an organisation.
Today, CISA-certified professionals are highly sought after by organisations that value information security and seek to ensure the integrity, confidentiality and availability of their information assets. Our CISA training programme provides thorough preparation for the official exam. The course covers:
- the information systems auditing process;
- IT governance and oversight;
- information systems acquisition, development and implementation;
- information systems operations, maintenance and support;
- protection of information assets;
- the exam content.
Alongside this CISA certification preparation, the programme develops your ability to manage and control IT infrastructure and conduct effective security audits for any organisation. You will strengthen your expertise and review your knowledge of compliance and good practice.
Objectives
- deepen your knowledge and improve your information systems auditing skills;
- analyse and master the domains covered by the CISA exam;
- understand the terminology and guiding principles used in the CISA exam;
- practise the exam format and develop strategies for answering questions;
- prepare for and pass the official CISA® (Certified Information Systems Auditor) exam.
Program
Module 1: understanding the information systems audit process
- Auditing standards.
- Risk analysis and internal control.
- Self-assessment.
- Conducting an information systems audit.
Module 2: understanding IT governance
- Governance.
- Governance strategy.
- Risk management.
- Auditing governance.
- Business continuity and recovery plans (BCMS).
- Conducting a BCMS audit.
Module 3: acquiring, designing and implementing information systems
- The systems and infrastructure lifecycle.
- Project delivery and auditing.
- Development.
- Auditing application and systems maintenance.
- Different application controls.
Module 4: operating, maintaining and managing information systems
- Auditing information systems operations.
- Auditing information systems hardware.
- Auditing information systems and network architectures.
Module 5: protecting information assets
- Security management: policy and governance.
- Auditing logical and physical security.
- Auditing network security.
- Auditing mobile devices.
Module 6: preparing for the CISA exam
- Introduction to the types of exam questions.
- Taking a full mock exam, with detailed correction and analysis of results.
- Advice and strategies for exam success: time management, question-reading techniques and stress management.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- experienced auditors;
- IT professionals and information systems audit practitioners who want to prepare for the exam and earn ISACA's CISA® certification.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites apply to this certification course:
- At least 5 years of full-time professional experience in information systems and information technology (IS/IT) auditing, control, assurance or security. This experience must have been gained within the 10 years preceding the certification application. Experience-based waivers may cover a maximum of 3 years.
- Technical English proficiency sufficient to understand technical documents; CEFR level B1/B2 is recommended. The course is delivered in French.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Practical exercises
- Case study
- Mock exam
Course highlights
• An ISACA-accredited trainer.
• Exercises and practical case studies.
• A mock exam.
• 12 months' access to ISACA's Questions, Answers & Explanations (QAE) database of 1,070 questions designed to prepare you for the CISA exam.
• The CISA exam fee included in the course price.
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