About the Corporate CISA Training
A 5-day CISA exam preparation and corporate audit program for IT audit teams
The CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Training approaches information systems auditing together with risk, controls, and organizational objectives. The program covers planning and conducting audits, IT governance, acquisition and development of systems, continuity of operations, and the protection of information assets.
The content is organized around the five domains of ISACA’s CISA exam and their exam weightings. Participants examine the core steps of an audit engagement, from evaluating audit evidence to reporting findings, and reinforce their knowledge through case studies and sample questions.
Training objectives
- Learn the five domains of the CISA exam and their core concepts
- Understand the steps of planning, conducting, and reporting an information systems audit
- Evaluate the relationship between IT governance, risk management, and internal control
- Identify audit points in system acquisition, development, and implementation processes
- Examine controls for IT operations, business continuity, and disaster recovery
- Assess risks related to access, data security, and the protection of information assets
- Report audit findings in a way that supports management decisions
- Build a systematic study foundation for the CISA certification exam
CISA Training Outline
Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing and the Audit Process (18%)
- Introduction to CISA certification and the ISACA framework
- Role and responsibilities of the information systems auditor
- Audit standards and ethics
- Risk-based audit planning
- Audit evidence, testing methods, and reporting
- Sample questions and end-of-day review
Domain 2: Governance and Management of Information Technology (18%)
- IT governance concepts and frameworks
- Alignment of IT strategy with the organization’s business objectives
- Policy, procedure, and control structures
- IT risk management and performance measurement
- Case analysis and domain-based exam questions
Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)
- Core concepts of project management
- System development life cycle (SDLC)
- Requirements analysis and system acquisition
- Application controls and configuration reviews
- Change and release management
- Scenario exercises and sample questions
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Continuity (26%)
- IT operations management and service processes
- Incident, problem, and change management
- Business continuity management and business continuity plans (BCP)
- Disaster recovery plans (DRP)
- Backup, recovery, and testing processes
- Hands-on case study
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (26%)
- Information security governance and risk management
- Access controls and identity management
- Physical and environmental security
- Cyber threats and methods of protection
- Data privacy and regulatory requirements
- Full review, practice questions, and exam strategies
For managers who want a more detailed look at the corporate implementation of an information security management system and risk management, the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System Manager Training is a relevant program.
Who Should Attend the Corporate CISA Training?
The training is suitable for junior IT auditors, internal audit assistants, junior information security specialists, and professionals working in IT risk or compliance. Information systems auditors, internal auditors, system and network administrators, and application managers can also benefit from the program.
Senior IT auditors, information security managers, IT risk and internal control managers, IT governance managers, and professionals in CISO and CIO roles can use the content to review corporate audit approaches. Teams that focus on security architecture and the eight domains of security management rather than auditing can review the CISSP Training.
Prerequisites
- Basic knowledge of information technologies, information systems, or auditing
- Familiarity with IT processes, internal control, or risk management concepts
These items describe the level of knowledge expected for attending the training. The experience requirements that ISACA applies for earning the CISA certification are assessed separately.
Training Duration and Format
The CISA Training lasts 5 days and is delivered live online or in person. For corporate training planning and exam-related details, you can contact BlueMark Academy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Corporate CISA Training
How many days is the CISA Training?
The CISA Training lasts 5 days and is delivered live online or in person.
Who is the corporate CISA Training suitable for?
The program is suitable for IT and information systems auditors, internal auditors, information security specialists, IT risk, compliance, and internal control teams, and managers working in related fields.
Is five years of experience required to attend the CISA training?
No. The training page lists basic knowledge of IT, information systems, or auditing, and familiarity with IT processes, internal control, or risk management concepts as the requirements for attending. The experience required to earn the CISA certification is a separate requirement.
Is there an experience requirement to earn the CISA certification?
Yes. ISACA requires relevant professional experience in information systems auditing, control, or security for CISA certification. You can sit for the exam before completing the experience requirement; to apply for the certification, ISACA’s current requirements must be met.
Which exam domains does the CISA Training cover?
The training covers information systems auditing (18%), governance and management of IT (18%), acquisition and development of systems (12%), operations and business continuity (26%), and protection of information assets (26%).
Does the training cover business continuity and disaster recovery?
Yes. The fourth domain covers business continuity plans, disaster recovery plans, backup, recovery, and related testing processes.
Does the CISA Training include exam preparation?
Yes. In addition to the five exam domains, the program includes sample questions, case studies, a full review, and exam strategies. You can discuss with BlueMark Academy whether the exam is included in the training fee.
How can our organization get information about the CISA Training?
To get information about corporate training scope, participation, and planning, you can contact BlueMark Academy.