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Excellence in IS Auditing – CISA Exam Prep. Master IS auditing with our CISA course! Gain expert knowledge in governance, risk, and control to excel in the CISA exam and advance your IT audit career.
Instructor: Packt - Course Instructors
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Ideal for IT pros advancing in IS auditing or governance. Prior IT security or audit knowledge is helpful but not required. Great for CISA prep.
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Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Ideal for IT pros advancing in IS auditing or governance. Prior IT security or audit knowledge is helpful but not required. Great for CISA prep.
Understand IS auditing standards and processes
Apply IT governance and management best practices
Manage information systems acquisition and implement effective strategies
Evaluate information systems operations and enhance business resilience
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This course offers a comprehensive exploration of Information Systems (IS) auditing, aligned with ISACA’s five core domains essential for the CISA exam. Starting with foundational IS auditing standards, guidelines, and ethical considerations, it then moves into governance and IT management, emphasizing frameworks and controls critical for effective audits.
The course covers the lifecycle of information systems—from acquisition and development to implementation and operations—highlighting how aligning technology with business goals supports continuity and resilience in organizations. Throughout, practical scenarios are used to bridge theory and real-world applications, focusing on risk management, control assessments, and compliance.
Additionally, emerging technologies like cloud computing and virtualization are examined, demonstrating their impact on audit practices. By the end, you’ll be fully prepared for both the CISA exam and the challenges of modern IT environments as an IS auditor.
This course is ideal for IT professionals looking to specialize in IS auditing or enhance their knowledge of IT governance, particularly those aiming for CISA certification. Prior experience in IT security, audit, or risk management is helpful but not required.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will tackle real-world projects to apply IS auditing skills, such as conducting risk assessments, control evaluations, and compliance checks. These hands-on exercises will reinforce understanding by simulating authentic scenarios, preparing students to address challenges in areas like IT governance, system development, cloud security, and incident management. This practical approach ensures they can confidently implement and audit IT frameworks and standards in professional settings.
Analyze and apply IS audit standards and professional ethics
Develop and implement risk-based audit strategies
Differentiate between control types and evaluate their applications in IS audits
Utilize CAATs and data analytics to collect and analyze audit evidence
Understand IT governance concepts and their impact on business strategy
Analyze and apply risk management frameworks and maturity models in audit processes
Evaluate and implement IT policies, procedures, and compliance standards
Manage organizational change and allocate resources effectively in IT governance
Evaluate and audit project governance and management processes
Analyze system development methodologies and assess associated risks at each phase
Implement effective data controls and apply testing methodologies to ensure data integrity
Develop and execute change management procedures, including post-implementation reviews
Implement IT Asset Management (ITAM) strategies to maintain accurate hardware and software inventories
Audit data governance practices and evaluate software licensing compliance for regulatory adherence
Analyze and evaluate service level agreements (SLAs) and database management processes
Develop and test Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP) to support business resiliency
Analyze and apply IS management frameworks and security baselines
Audit identity and access management controls and assess authorization risks
Implement and evaluate data loss prevention (DLP) systems and audit network security measures
Apply cryptographic principles and manage PKI for secure information exchanges
Packt helps tech professionals put software to work by distilling and sharing the working knowledge of their peers. Packt is an established global technical learning content provider, founded in Birmingham, UK, with over twenty years of experience delivering premium, rich content from groundbreaking authors on a wide range of emerging and popular technologies.
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
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