ISACA CISA Training Boot Camp
Transform your career in 5 days
Course essentials
ISACA CISA training at a glance
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Method
Live online, in-person, team onsite
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Duration
5 days
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Experience
5+ years professional experience
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Average salary
$102,827
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Meets 8570.1
DoD information assurance requirements
What you'll learn
CISA certification training overview
Infosec’s CISA Boot Camp extensively prepares you for the ISACA CISA exam, which consists of 150 multiple-choice questions that cover the five information systems auditing areas. These areas have been created from a CISA job practice analysis and reflect the work performed by information systems auditors:
- Information systems auditing process
- Governance and management of IT
- Information systems acquisition, development and implementation
- Information systems operation and business resilience
- Protection of information assets
Who should attend
A CISA certification differentiates IT auditors in the job market and opens opportunities for career advancement in the field.
- IT auditors
- Information security consultants
- Information security analysts
- Risk managers and professionals
- Anyone interested in learning auditing skills and getting certified
Learn more about the pre-requirements for earning the ISACA CISA.
ISACA Accredited Training Organization (ATO)
Infosec is one of a select number of ISACA accredited Elite+ Partners in the world. When you enroll in an Infosec CISM Boot Camp, you can rest assured you are receiving the most effective and up-to-date certification prep available, including official ISACA training materials and instruction that has been independently assessed to meet ISACA’s quality standards.
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What's included
Everything you need to know
- 90-day extended access to Boot Camp components, including class recordings
- 12-Month subscription to the ISACA Official Question, Answer & Explanation (QAE) database
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- Exam Pass Guarantee
- Exam voucher
- Free 90-day Infosec Skills subscription (access to 1,400+ additional courses and labs)
- Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
- Pre-study learning path
- Unlimited practice exam attempts
What makes the Infosec CISA prep course different?
You can rest assured that the CISA training materials are fully updated and synced with the latest version of the exam. In addition, you’ll gain access to a CISA preparation course the moment you enroll, so you can prepare for and get the most out of your boot camp.
With 20 years of training experience, we stand by our Certified Information Systems Auditor training with an Exam Pass Guarantee. This means if you don’t pass the exam on the first attempt, we’ll pay for your second exam at no additional cost to you!
Before your boot camp
Prerequisites
Syllabus
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training schedule
Preparation (before the boot camp starts)
CISA prep course
Day 1
Introduction
The process of auditing information systems
- Executing risk-based is audit strategy
- Plan specific audits
- Conduct audits in accordance with IT audit standards
The process of auditing information systems continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 2
Governance of IT and management
- Corporate governance
- Governance of enterprise IT
- Information systems strategy
- Maturity and process improvement models
- IT investment and allocation practices
- Policies and procedures
- Risk management
- Information technology management practices
- IT organization structure and responsibilities
- Auditing IT governance structure and implementation
- Business continuity planning
- Auditing business continuity
Governance of IT and management continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 3
Information systems acquisition, development and implementation
- Business realization
- Project management structure
- Project management practices
- Business application development
- Virtualization and cloud computing environments
- Business application systems
- Development methods
- Infrastructure development acquisition practices
- Information systems maintenance practices
- System development tools and productivity aids
- Process improvement practices
- Application controls
- Auditing application controls
- Auditing systems development, acquisition and maintenance
Information systems acquisition, development and implementation continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 4
Information systems operations, maintenance and services management continued
- Information systems operations
- IT asset management
- Information systems hardware
- IS architecture and software
- IS network infrastructure
- Auditing infrastructure and operations
- Disaster recovery planning
Information systems operations, maintenance and services management continued
Optional group & individual study
Schedule may vary from class to class
Day 5
Protection of information assets
- Information security management
- Logical access
- Network infrastructure security
- Auditing information security management framework
- Auditing network infrastructure security
- Environmental exposures and controls
- Physical access exposures and controls
- Mobile computing
- Peer-to-peer computing
- Instant messaging
- Social media
- Cloud computing
- Data leakage
- End-user computing security risk and controls
Exam review
Exam review
Schedule may vary from class to class
What's next?
After you finish the ISACA CISA Training Boot Camp
Completing the CISA Boot Camp is a valuable step on the professional path of auditing information systems. Your Infosec Skills access extends 90 days, during which you have access to our comprehensive library of cybersecurity courses, including additional training, so you can take additional time to prepare for your exam and get a head start on your next certification goal.
You can continue learning, earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits and stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in information security auditing.
Exam Prep
What are some tips I should know when preparing for the CISA exam?
Studying the five CISA domains will be essential to your exam success. The domains are:
- Information systems auditing process
- Governance & management of IT
- Information systems acquisition, development and implementation
- Information systems operations and business resilience
- Protection of information assets
If you want to go a step further, read up on 10 tips for your CISA exam success.
In addition, to maintain your CISA exam, you must continue your education with Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Learn more about how these CPEs work and how to maintain your CISA certification to be prepared once you pass your exam.
Exam Process
How does the CISA examination process work?
CISA candidates complete a 150-question multiple-choice exam within a four-hour time limit. They must also achieve a 450 passing mark on ISACA’s 200-800 point scale in order to become certified.
Renewal Requirements
How long does the CISA certification remain valid after you pass the test?
As with other ISACA certifications, the CISA remains valid as long as holders participate in their continuing education program and pay an annual maintenance fee. The CISA renewal cycle is three years, during which you must earn 120 CPEs. Of those, at least 20 CPE credit hours must be logged and verified annually. We’ve created a guide for more information on earning CPE credits.
Career Opportunities
What are the career opportunities like for CISA certified professionals?
Job recruiters keep an eye out for candidates holding a CISA, because this certification signals you’re well-equipped to handle the daily job requirements of an information security auditor. It’s considered the “gold standard” for IT audit control and assurance and is highly sought-after with high-earning potential.
CISA certified professionals hold many titles, including:
- Information security manager
- IT risk and assurance manager
- IT consultant
Learn more about the professional opportunities with our CISA Job Outlook resource.
What job titles are most common for people with ISACA's CISA certification?
Some common positions that this certification can help you land include:
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Information systems auditor
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IT risk and assurance manager
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IT auditor
Average Salary
ISACA CISA certification salary expectations
The average salary range for a professional holding the CISA certification ranges from $52,459 to $122,326. The current average salary is roughly $102,827, but salaries range by specific role, industry and location. Learn more details on our CISA salary information page.
Guaranteed results
Our boot camp guarantees
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your exam on the first attempt, get a second attempt for free. Includes the ability to re-sit the course for free for up to one year (does not apply to CMMC-AB boot camps).
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you’re not 100% satisfied with your training at the end of the first day, you may withdraw and enroll in a different online or in-person course.
Knowledge Transfer Guarantee
If an employee leaves within three months of obtaining certification, Infosec will train a different employee at the same organization tuition-free for up to one year.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why is getting certified an important part of an information security auditor’s career?
What qualifies as information security auditing experience?
Learn more how ISACA defines what qualifies as information security auditing experience on our ISACA Certifications Overview.
How is the CISA related to the DoD 8570?
How is the CISA certification different from other comparable security certifications?
How does the CISA experience waiver work?
Waivers for work experience can be acquired in a number of circumstances, with a maximum of up to three years waived. For example, completing 60 to 120 university semester credit hours, equivalent to acquiring a 2-year or 4-year degree, can be substituted for 1 or 2 years of work experience, respectively. A max of 1 year of information systems experience or 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can also be substituted for 1 year of work experience.
Meets 8570.1 requirements
Attention DoD Information Assurance workers! This boot camp helps meet U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1 requirements for department employees or contractors engaged in work related to information security.
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Sylvia Swinson, TexeltekVery impressed with Infosec. My instructor did a great job delivering the information strategically and in a way for all to understand. I would definitely take another class/certification prep course.
Erik Heiss, United States Air ForceThe instructor was able to take material that prior to the class had made no sense, and explained it in real world scenarios that were able to be understood.
John Peck, EPAExcellent! Our instructor had a vast background and related the materials to real life. Much better than just teaching the materials to pass an exam ... but he did that as well. He went out of his way in class. The extra materials really benefited us when we returned to our real jobs! Great experience!
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