ISACA CISA Training Boot Camp

Information security is critical in today's fast-paced world, and that's led to a growing demand for professionals who understand how to measure the risk of an organization's data and systems and create and administer programs and policies to combat security breaches.

The ISACA CISA Boot Camp teaches you the skills necessary to develop, manage, and supervise programs to defend against unauthorized admittance to information. You will gain in-depth knowledge of auditing information systems and how it applies to real-world scenarios — and leave fully prepared to pass your CISA exam.

You will receive an exam voucher for the ISACA CISA certification exam with your enrollment.

Our Certification Success Program, paired with our provided prep materials, boot camp sessions, and post-work, is designed to ease any concerns you may have when taking the certification exam. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, this program provides peace of mind that you may be eligible to take the certification exam a second time (if needed) at no additional fee.

*To qualify for a second certification exam voucher, students must:

• Attend at least 85% of each day of class
• Score a 90% or higher on their final practice exam
• Take the first exam within 90 days of class completion
• Upload your exam failure notice from your first exam attempt

What you will learn

• Information systems auditing process
• Security principles and best practices
• Evaluating systems, operations, governance, and more

How you will benefit

• Obtain the skills necessary to develop, manage, and supervise programs to defend against unauthorized admittance to information
• Extensively prepares you for the CISA exam, which consists of 150 multiple-choice questions that cover the five information systems auditing areas
• Exam areas covered have been created from a CISA job practice analysis and reflect the work performed by information systems auditors, such as the process of auditing information systems, governance of IT and management, information systems acquisition, development and implementation, information systems operations, maintenance and services management, and protection of information assets

1. The process of auditing information systems
   1. Executing risk-based IS audit strategy
   2. Plan specific audits
   3. Conduct audits in accordance with IT audit standards
2. Governance of IT and management
   1. Corporate governance
   2. Governance of enterprise IT
   3. Information systems strategy
   4. Maturity and process improvement models
   5. IT investment and allocation practices
   6. Policies and procedures
   7. Risk management
   8. Information technology management practices
   9. IT organization structure and responsibilities
   10. Auditing IT governance structure and implementation
   11. Business continuity planning
   12. Auditing business continuity
3. Information systems acquisition, development, and implementation
   1. Business realization
   2. Project management structure
   3. Project management practices
   4. Business application development
   5. Virtualization and cloud computing environments
   6. Business application systems
   7. Development methods
   8. Infrastructure development/acquisition practices
   9. Information systems maintenance practices
   10. System development tools and productivity aids
   11. Process improvement practices
   12. Application controls
   13. Auditing application controls
   14. Auditing systems development, acquisition and maintenance
4. Information systems operations, maintenance, and services management
   1. Information systems operations
   2. IT asset management
   3. Information systems hardware
   4. IS architecture and software
   5. IS network infrastructure
   6. Auditing infrastructure and operations
   7. Disaster recovery planning
5. Protection of information assets
   1. Information security management
   2. Logical access
   3. Network infrastructure security
   4. Auditing information security management framework
   5. Auditing network infrastructure security
   6. Environmental exposures and controls
   7. Physical access exposures and controls
   8. Mobile computing
   9. Peer-to-peer computing
   10. Instant messaging
   11. Social media
   12. Cloud computing
   13. Data leakage
   14. End-user computing security risk and controls

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• A microphone.
• Speakers.
• A webcam.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 7 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Zoom Meetings
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The student materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites:

This course is intended for IT auditors, information security consultants, analysts, risk managers and professionals, and anyone interested in learning auditing skills and getting certified.

Certification Requirements:

To become a CISA, you must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification; however, up to three years can be waived if other requirements are met. After passing the exam, you have five years to gain the necessary work experience and apply for certification.

Boot camps are led by instructors that have years of industry experience and are recognized as subject matter experts.

What is a CISA certification?

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a globally recognized certification for those who audit, monitor, control, and assess the IT and business systems of an organization. It is designed to showcase your expertise and ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, execution, and reporting for audit engagements. This certification will show employers, stakeholders, and peers that you have mastered the ability to build and implement privacy solutions aligned with the needs and goals of an organization.

What are common job titles for CISA certified professionals?

The CISA certification will qualify you for several security related IT roles. Some CISA jobs include IT auditors, information security consultants, information security analysts, and risk managers. The CISA is a great option for IT professionals, and anyone interested in learning auditing skills and getting certified.

How much does a CISA Certification cost?

The CISA certification exam costs $760.

What kind of salary can I expect with a CISA Certification?

According to InfoSec Institute, the average salary range for CISA-certified professionals ranges from $52,459 to $122,326. The exact CISA certification salary you will earn depends largely on your job title, work experience, and location. It also may be helpful to look at the average salaries of specific job titles, as reported by Glassdoor in December 2022.

• IT auditor – $82,518
• Information Security Consultant – $105,238
• Information Security Analyst – $99,783
• Risk Manger – $127,532

What are the pre-requirements for taking the CISA?

To earn your CISA, you will need a minimum of five years of experience in professional information systems auditing, control, or security. However, up to three years can be waived if other requirements are met. You will have five years after passing the exam to gain the necessary work experience and apply for certification.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, you will be prepared to sit for the ISACA CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor exam and receive a voucher for the exam with your enrollment. To sit for the exam, you must meet the following CISA requirements:

• A minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience is required for certification; however, up to three years can be waived if other requirements are met. After passing the exam, you have five years to gain the necessary work experience and apply for certification.

When can I start this course?

You can register for the boot camp whenever you are ready. Our team will help you select the session that will best fit you.

How long does it take to complete this course?

The boot camp is 5 days in length. You will have 3 months from the completion of the boot camp to access all boot camp materials.

What kind of support will I receive?

The boot camp instructor will be available during the session to answer any questions. You will also have access to the InfoSec Skills platform where you will be able to create support requests, as needed.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of your boot camp session, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Infosec and the school or organization that you registered through.

Am I guaranteed a job?

Hope Training Academy courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career and stand out to potential employers. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.

Can I get financial assistance?

Hope Training Academy courses are non-credit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.

How can I get more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available by phone. You can also call us at 1-855-532-7642 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us."

I really appreciate that our instructor was extremely knowledgeable and was able to provide the information in a way that it could be understood. He also provided valuable test-taking strategies that I know not only helped me with this exam, but will help in all exams I take in the future.

Excellent! 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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The 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.

The course was extremely helpful and provided exactly what we needed to know in order to successfully navigate the exam. Without this I am not confident I would have passed.