CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA)

CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA)

OBJECTIVE:


Applicants will learn the holistic value of Digital marketing through research and development of an actionable marketing plan. Understanding the inter-connected value of these channels and disciplines will set you apart from other marketing professionals and guide your development as a digital marketing expert.

COURSE OUTLINE

DOMAIN 1- INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITING PROCESS

This domain confirms to stakeholders your abilities to identify critical issues and recommend enterprise-specific practices to support and safeguard the governance of information and related technologies.

1. Audit Project Management
2. Sampling Methodology
3. Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
4. Data Analytics
5. Reporting and Communication Techniques
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

1. Audit Project Management
2. Sampling Methodology
3. Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
4. Data Analytics
5. Reporting and Communication Techniques
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

DOMAIN 2- GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT OF IT
Providing industry-standard audit services to assist organizations in protecting and controlling information systems, Domain-1 affirms your credibility to offer conclusions on the state of an organization’s IS/IT security, risk and control solutions.

1. IT Governance and IT Strategy
2. IT-Related Frameworks
3. IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
4. Organizational Structure
5. Enterprise Architecture
6. Enterprise Risk Management
7. Maturity Models
8. Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards affecting the Organization

1. IT Resource Management
2. IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
3. IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
4. Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

DOMAIN 3 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION, DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION

Domains 3 and 4 offer proofs not only of  your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.

1. Project Governance and Management
2. Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
3. System Development Methodologies
4. Control Identification and Design

1. Testing Methodologies
2. Configuration and Release Management
3. System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
4. Post-implementation Review

DOMAIN 4 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS & BUSINESS RESILIENCE

Domains 3 and 4 offer proofs not only of your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.

1. Common Technology Components
2. IT Asset Management
3. Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
4. System Interfaces
5. End-User Computing
6. Data Governance
7. Systems Performance Management
8. Problem and Incident Management
9. Change, Configuration, Release, and Patch Management
10. IT Service Level Management
11. Database Management

1. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
2. System Resiliency
3. Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
4. Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
5. Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)

DOMAIN 5 - PROTECTION OF INFORMATION ASSETS

Cybersecurity now touches virtually every information systems role, and understanding its principles, best practices and pitfalls is a major focus within Domain 5

1. Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
2. Privacy Principles
3. Physical Access and Environmental Controls
4. Identity and Access Management
5. Network and End-Point Security
6. Data Classification
7. Data Encryption and Encryption-Related Techniques
8. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
9. Web-Based Communication Techniques
10. Virtualized Environments
11. Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) Devices

1. Security Awareness Training and Programs
2. Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
3. Security Testing Tools and Techniques
4. Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
5. Incident Response Management
6. Evidence

Fees & Start Dates

GHS 3,000

31st August, 2024