CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor

CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Course Description

Intended Audience for the CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Course

• Individuals who have audit, control and/or security responsibilities will find the CISA designation an enhancement to their current knowledge and skills.

The CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Course prepare students for the following Exams

• CISA : Certified Information Systems Auditor

CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Course Outline

1. Module 1: The IS Audit Process
   1. ISACA IS Auditing Standards and Guidelines
   2. IS Auditing Practices and Techniques
   3. Gathering Information and Preserving Evidence
   4. Control Objectives and IS-Related Controls
   5. Risk Assessment in an Audit Context
   6. Audit Planning and Management Techniques
   7. Reporting and Communication Techniques
   8. Control Self-Assessment
2. Module 2: CISA's Role in IT Governance
   1. IT Governance Basics
   2. IT Governance Frameworks
   3. Information Security Policies
   4. Quality Management Strategies and Practices
   5. The IT Organization's Roles and Responsibilities
   6. Enterprise Architecture
   7. Risk Management
   8. Process Improvement Models
   9. IT Contracting Strategies
   10. Monitoring and Reporting IT Performance
   11. IT Human Resource Management
   12. IT Resource Investment and Allocations Practices
3. Module 3: CISA's Role in Systems and Infrastructure Life Cycle Management
   1. Benefits Management Practices
   2. Project Governance Mechanisms
   3. Project Management Practices, Tools and Control Frameworks
   4. Risk Management Practices
   5. Project Success Criteria and Risks
   6. Configuration, Change and Release Management
   7. Application Controls
   8. Enterprise Architecture
   9. Requirements Analysis
   10. Acquisition and Contract Management
   11. System Development Methodologies and Tools
   12. Quality Assurance Methods
   13. Managing Testing Processes
   14. Data Conversion Tools, Techniques and Procedures
   15. System Disposal
   16. Certification and Accreditation
   17. Post-implementation Reviews
   18. System Migration and Deployment
4. Module 4: CISA's Role in IT Service Delivery and Support
   1. Service Level Management Practices
   2. Operations Management Best Practices
   3. Systems Performance Monitoring Processes, Tools and Techniques
   4. Functionality of Hardware and Network Components
   5. Database Administration Practices
   6. System Software Functionality
   7. Capacity Planning and Monitoring Techniques
   8. Managing Scheduled and Emergency Changes
   9. Incident and Problem Management Practices
   10. Software Licensing and Inventory Practices
   11. System Resiliency Tools and Techniques
5. Module 5: CISA's Role in Protection of Information Assets
   1. Information Security Management
   2. Logical Access Controls
   3. Network Infrastructure Security
   4. Attack Methods and Techniques
   5. Responding to Security Incidents
   6. Security Systems and Devices
   7. Encryption and PKI Components
   8. Virus Detection Tools and Techniques
   9. Penetration Testing
   10. Environmental Protection Practices and Devices
   11. Physical Security Systems
   12. Data Classification Schemes
   13. Voice-Over IP
   14. Transport and Disposal of Information Assets
   15. Security of Portable and Wireless Devices
6. Module 6: CISA's Role in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
   1. Backup Basics
   2. Legal Elements
   3. Business Impact Analysis
   4. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans Development and Maintenance
   5. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan Testing
   6. Human Resources Management
   7. Invoking the Business Continuity Plan
   8. Alternate Processing and Recovery Strategies

Benefits of taking the CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor course at NetCom

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• Award winning, world-class Instructors

  Larry G. - More than 14 years of experience as a Security Subject Matter Expert as well as black belt in a variety of martial arts. - Numerous Challenge Coins from the US Government including the US Army, and the Criminal Investigation Command. - Much acclaimed instructor at NetCom Learning, with evaluation scores of 8.8 out of 9. Bio: Larry is a unique instructor and IT security expert. If you sit in one of his classes you might get the feeling of being in a martial arts class - That's exactly how Larry wants it! "The principles behind IT security are the same as those in a variety of martial arts," Larry says. In addition to teaching IT security for over 14 years, he has practiced martial arts since he was 13 years old and holds black belts in multiple disciplines including Tai Chi, Kung Fu, and Kick Boxing. "All of these techniques are like tools for different types of attacks," Larry explains. Larry's excellence in certification training and passion for IT security has earned him numerous Challenge Coins from the US Government including the US Army, and the Criminal Investigation Command. He is also a much acclaimed instructor at NetCom Learning, with evaluation scores of 8.8 out of 9.

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