Validate your IT Auditing Expertise with the Certified Information Systems Auditor credential in 2026.

  • Why should you get CISA certified: information has become the most valuable currency for enterprises around the globe and IS professionals play vital roles in leveraging the value and assuring the security and integrity of data that drives business.
  • Why CISA matters: Security complexity and cloud migration increased the average cost of a data breach by $292K, creating demand for audit professionals.
  • Who should get CISA certified: Mid- to high-level audit, control and security professionals with 3–5 years of experience.

CISA is known as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s IT and business systems.

If you are a mid-career professional, CISA can showcase your expertise and assert your ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements.

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Overview

Validate your expertise and get the leverage you need to move up in your career.

In this course, you’ll cover all five domains of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and gain the knowledge and technical concepts required to obtain CISA certification. Since its inception in 1978, the CISA exam has become the gold standard of excellence in IS auditing, control, and security.

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Skills Covered

  • Prepare for and pass the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Exam
  • Develop and implement a risk-based IT audit strategy in compliance with IT audit standards
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of an IT governance structure
  • Ensure that the IT organizational structure and human resources (personnel) management support the organization’s strategies and objectives
  • Review the information security policies, standards, and procedures for completeness and alignment with generally accepted practices

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CISA Exam Preparation Course or the CISA exam; however, in order to apply for CISA certification, the candidate must meet the necessary experience requirements determined by ISACA.

Target Audience

The CISA designation is for Information Systems Audit professionals who have 5 years of front-line experience with the audit of information systems.

Example are IS / IT auditors, IT managers, Audit Managers, Security Managers, System Analysts, Consultants, and to some extent CIOs and CTOs.

Course Curriculum

Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing Process

A. Planning

  • IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
  • Business Process Types of Controls
  • Risk-based Audit Planning
  • Types of Audits and Assessments

B. Execution

  • Audit Project Management
  • Sampling Methodology
  • Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
  • Data Analytics
  • Reporting and Communication Techniques
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT

A. IT Governance and IT Strategy

  • IT-related Frameworks
  • IT Standards, Policies and Procedures
  • Organizational Structure
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Enterprise Risk Management
  • Maturity Models
  • Laws, Regulations and Industry Standards Affecting the Organization

B. IT Management

  • IT Resource Management
  • IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
  • IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

A. Information Systems Acquisition and Development

  • Project Governance and Management
  • Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
  • System Development Methodologies
  • Control Identification and Design

B. Information Systems Implementation

  • Testing Methodologies
  • Configuration and Release Management
  • System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
  • Post-implementation Review

Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

A. Information Systems Operations

  • Common Technology Components
  • IT Asset Management
  • Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
  • System Interfaces
  • End-user Computing
  • Data Governance
  • Systems Performance Management
  • Problem and Incident Management
  • Change, Configuration, Release and Patch Management
  • IT Service Level Management
  • Database Management
  • Control Identification and Design

B. Business Resilience

  • Business Impact Analysis
  • System Resiliency
  • Data Backup, Storage and Restoration
  • Business Continuity Plan
  • Disaster Recovery Plans

C. Security Event Management

  • Security Awareness Training and Programs
  • Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
  • Security Testing Tools and Techniques
  • Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
  • Incident Response Management
  • Evidence Collection and Forensics

Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

A. Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards and Guidelines

  • Privacy Principles
  • Physical Access and Environmental Controls
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Network and End-point Security
  • Data Classification
  • Data Encryption and Encryption-related Techniques
  • Public Key Infrastructure

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Exam & Certification

The CISA exam is set, conducted and marked by ISACA. All exams will be conduced online via computer-based testing centers around the world.

Whether you are seeking a new career opportunity or striving to grow within your current organization, a CISA certification proves your expertise in these work-related domains:

  • Information Systems Auditing Process
  • Governance and Management of IT
  • Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation
  • Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
  • Protection of Information Assets

Training & Certification Guide

Build a world class technically proficient IT privacy team.

CISA certification instantly declares your team’s expertise in building and implementing privacy solutions aligned with organizational needs and goals.

CISA provides a valid and reliable means for enterprises to identify technologists who are competent in incorporating privacy by design into technology platforms, products and processes, communicating with legal professionals, and keeping the organization compliant efficiently and cost effectively. CISA proves your team has the technical skills and knowledge it takes to assess, build and implement a comprehensive privacy solution while enhancing business value, customer insights and trust—ultimately improving your organization’s image.

Get your team certified and ready to tackle the challenges of the ever-changing privacy landscape.

CISM: Certified Information Security Manager

ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. If you are a mid to advanced-career IT professional aspiring to senior management roles in IT security and control, CISM can get you the visibility you need.

CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control certification indicates expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing and maintaining information systems controls. You’ll gain instant recognition and credibility with CRISC and boost your career. If you are a mid to advanced-career IT professional with a focus on IT and cyber risk and control, CRISC can get you the leverage you need to grow in your career.

CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT

ISACA’s Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT is unique and framework agnostic. It is the only IT governance certification that can give you the mindset to assess, design, implement and manage enterprise IT governance systems aligned with overall business goals. You’ll gain visibility at the executive level with CGEIT.

AAIA: ISACA Advanced in AI Audit

ISACA’s AAIA certification bridges this critical skills gap by equipping credentialed auditors with the ability to audit machine learning models, intelligent automation tools, and data-driven decision systems. More than just oversight, AAIA prepares you to use AI to enhance the audit process itself.

Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)

ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) validates security management professionals’ ability to demonstrate their expertise in AI. This credential builds upon existing security best practices to enhance expertise and adapt to the evolving AI-driven landscape, ensuring robust protection and a strategic edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is a globally recognized certification from ISACA for professionals in information systems auditing, control, and security. With Malaysia’s increasing focus on cybersecurity and data protection as outlined in the Cybersecurity Malaysia Framework 2024-2029, the CISA demonstrates your expertise in safeguarding critical information assets.

ISACA CISA certification is foundational to a successful IT career. If you are an entry-level to mid-career professional, CISA can showcase your expertise and assert your ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements. Gain instant credibility in your interactions with internal stakeholders, regulators, external auditors, and customers.

CISA holders are qualified for a wide range of in-demand positions in Malaysia, including:

  • Information Systems Auditor
  • IT Security Analyst
  • IT Risk and Compliance Manager
  • Cybersecurity Consultant
  • Internal Auditor (with IT focus)
  • IT Project Manager (with an audit/security component)

Many major organizations in Malaysia recognize the CISA as a mark of excellence, including:

  • Large banks and financial institutions (Maybank, CIMB, etc.)
  • Multinational Corporations (MNCs) operating in Malaysia
  • Telecommunications companies
  • Government agencies focusing on cybersecurity
  • Big 4 accounting and consulting firms

CISA holders in Malaysia can command competitive salaries. According to job portals like JobStreet and Indeed, the average salary can range from RM 8,000 to RM 20,000 per month, depending on experience and the specific role. [Reference: Job postings on JobStreet Malaysia and Indeed Malaysia]

Taking and passing the CISA certification exam is just the first step in becoming certified. To become CISA certified, an individual must first meet the following requirements:

  • Pass the certification exam
  • Pay the US$50 application processing fee
  • Submit application to demonstrate experience requirements
  • Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
  • Adhere to the Continuing Professional Education Policy
  • Compliance with the Information Systems Auditing Standards

Candidates have five years from passing the exam to apply for CISA certification.

  • ISACA’s CISA certification is globally accepted and recognized
  • CISA gives you the credibility needed to move ahead in your career
  • Proves to employers that you’re ready to add value to their enterprise
  • Required for many organizations and government agencie

The CISA CPE policy requires the attainment of CPE hours over an annual and three-year certification period. CISAs must comply with the following requirements to retain certification:

  • Earn and report an annual minimum of twenty (20) CPE hours. These hours must be appropriate to the currency or advancement of the CISA’s knowledge or ability to perform CISA-related tasks. The use of these hours towards meeting the CPE requirements for multiple ISACA certifications is permissible when the professional activity is applicable to satisfying the job-related knowledge of each certification.
  • Earn and report a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) CPE hours for a three-year reporting cycle period.
  • Pay the CISA annual maintenance fee ($45 for members, $85 for non-members)
  • Comply with the annual CPE audit if selected
  • Comply with ISACA’s Code of Professional Ethics
  • Abide by ISACA’s IT auditing standards

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