Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Mastery Event, 21.Apr.2025

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