Course Description
This intensive 10-day Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) course provides comprehensive coverage of all CISA exam domains. Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of IS auditing processes, IT governance, systems acquisition, operations, and information asset protection. Through lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, attendees will develop the skills needed to excel in IS auditing and prepare for the CISA certification exam.
Learning Objectives
- Master the five domains of the CISA exam syllabus
- Develop proficiency in IS audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Understand IT governance frameworks and risk management strategies
- Learn best practices for information systems operations and security
- Gain practical experience through real-world case studies and exercises
Course Modules
Day 1: Introduction to IS Auditing
- Overview of CISA certification
- IS audit standards and guidelines
- Audit planning and risk assessment
- Audit evidence collection techniques
Day 2: IT Governance and Management
- IT governance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)
- Strategic alignment of IT with business objectives
- IT resource management
- IT performance monitoring and reporting
Day 3: Information Systems Acquisition (Part 1)
- Project management methodologies
- Feasibility studies and business case development
- Requirements gathering and analysis
- Vendor evaluation and selection
Day 4: Information Systems Acquisition (Part 2)
- System development life cycle (SDLC)
- Agile and DevOps methodologies
- Quality assurance and testing
- Change management and configuration control
Day 5: Information Systems Implementation
- Implementation planning and execution
- Data migration and conversion
- User acceptance testing
- Post-implementation review
Day 6: IS Operations and Maintenance
- IT service management
- Capacity planning and performance optimization
- Problem and incident management
- Configuration and patch management
Day 7: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
- Business impact analysis
- Disaster recovery planning
- Backup and restoration procedures
- Testing and maintaining BC/DR plans
Day 8: Information Asset Protection (Part 1)
- Information security governance
- Access control and identity management
- Network and infrastructure security
- Cryptography and key management
Day 9: Information Asset Protection (Part 2)
- Application and database security
- Cloud and virtualization security
- Mobile device and IoT security
- Security incident response
Day 10: CISA Exam Preparation
- Review of key concepts across all domains
- Practice exam questions and analysis
- Exam-taking strategies and time management
- Final Q&A session
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to conduct comprehensive IS audits aligned with industry standards
- Skills to assess and improve IT governance and risk management processes
- Expertise in evaluating information systems security controls and compliance
- Readiness to pursue and achieve CISA certification
Credits: 5 credit per day
Course Mode: full-time
Provider: Blackbird Training Centre
