ISACA Training in Burlington

Description:

CISA® is the world-renowned and most popular certification for professionals working in the field of IS audit and IT risk consulting.

Our CISA course is an intense, highly competitive, and exam-focused training program designed to prepare delegates for success. With extensive experience delivering over 150+ CISA trainings globally, including in Europe, and training more than 1200+ CISA delegates, Govtra’s CISA training material has been developed in-house with the primary goal of ensuring CISA delegates pass the ISACA CISA® Exam. The training methodology emphasizes understanding CISA IS auditing concepts and practicing a large number of ISACA-released question banks from the past three years. Over time, CISA holders have been in high demand within renowned accounting firms, global banks, advisory, assurance, and internal audit departments.

Delegates may have significant experience in IT auditing, but their ability to solve CISA questionnaires will depend on their understanding of globally accepted IT assurance practices. The CISA exam is challenging due to the potential for closely competing answer choices, which tests candidates' knowledge of global IT auditing standards. To address these challenges, we provide the best trainers with extensive experience in delivering CISA training worldwide.

The Govtra CISA manual covers all exam-relevant concepts, case studies, and Q&A sessions across the five domains of CISA. Additionally, the trainer shares key supporting materials such as relevant CISA notes, question banks, a CISA glossary, videos, revision documents, exam tips, and CISA mind maps during the course.

Goal:

The ultimate goal is to pass your CISA examination on the first attempt.

Objectives:

• Apply the knowledge gained in a practical manner beneficial to your organization for government operations.
• Provide audit services in accordance with IT audit standards.
• Offer assurance on leadership and organizational structure and processes.
• Ensure assurance on the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of IT assets.
• Guarantee assurance on IT operations, including service operations and third-party relationships.
• Provide assurance on the organization’s security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for finance/CPA professionals, IT professionals, internal and external auditors, information security, and risk consulting professionals working in both the public and private sectors.

Description:

Disclaimer: Please be advised that this updated CISM exam content outline is applicable to exams starting 1 June 2022.

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) is the most prestigious and demanding qualification for information security managers globally. This certification provides a platform for professionals to become part of an elite peer network, equipped with the ability to continuously learn and adapt to the evolving opportunities and challenges in information security management.

Our CISM training methodology offers comprehensive coverage of the four CISM domains, focusing on building foundational concepts and solving ISACA-released CISM exam questions. The course is designed as an intensive training program and rigorous exam preparation for ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) Examination.

Our instructors encourage all attendees to review the ISACA-released CISM QA&E (Questions, Answers, and Explanations) for exam preparation. This resource is invaluable in helping participants understand the style of questions, effective problem-solving approaches, and rapid assimilation of CISM concepts during live classroom sessions. All our trainers have extensive experience in delivering CISM training and are dedicated to thoroughly preparing you for the CISM examination.

Goal:

The ultimate goal is to pass your CISM examination on the first attempt.

Objectives:

• Apply the knowledge gained in a practical manner that benefits your organization
• Establish and maintain an information security governance framework to achieve organizational goals and objectives
• Manage information risk to an acceptable level to meet business and compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain information security architectures (people, process, technology)
• Integrate information security requirements into contracts and activities of third parties/suppliers
• Plan, establish, and manage the capability to detect, investigate, respond to, and recover from information security incidents to minimize business impact

Target Audience:

• Security professionals with 3-5 years of front-line experience
• Information security managers or those with management responsibilities
• Information security staff, information security assurance providers who require an in-depth understanding of information security management, including: CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, privacy officers, risk managers, security auditors and compliance personnel, BCP/DR personnel, executive and operational managers responsible for assurance functions

This training is designed to support professionals in enhancing their skills and knowledge for government and organizational success.

Description:

This four-day event (CGEIT training) is designed to ensure that participants pass the challenging CGEIT exam on their first attempt. The CGEIT qualification, awarded by ISACA, is an internationally recognized symbol of excellence in IT governance. It is tailored for professionals responsible for managing IT governance or those with significant advisory or assurance responsibilities in this area. Achieving CGEIT status will provide wider recognition in the marketplace and increased influence at the executive level, particularly for government.

Objectives:

This seminar has been designed to prepare participants for the CGEIT examination by enabling them to supplement their existing knowledge and understanding, thereby better preparing them to pass the exam as defined by ISACA.

Target Audience:

This training course is intended for IT and business professionals with significant IT governance experience who are undertaking the CGEIT exam.

Description:

This course is designed as an intensive exam preparation for ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CRISC) Examination. It covers the latest four domains of ISACA’s CRISC syllabus, with a strong emphasis on exam readiness. Participants will receive the Official ISACA CRISC Review Manual and the Question, Answer, and Explanation (Q&A&E) supplement. The Q&A&E is particularly valuable for helping delegates understand the style of questions posed by ISACA, the types of answers expected, and for facilitating rapid assimilation of the material.

The technical skills and practices promoted by ISACA within the CRISC certification are foundational to success in the field. Achieving the CRISC certification demonstrates a high level of expertise and commitment. With an increasing demand for professionals with risk and control knowledge, ISACA’s CRISC certification has become a preferred credential for individuals and organizations globally. The CRISC certification signifies a dedication to serving enterprises and the profession with distinction.

Objectives:

• To assist participants in passing the CRISC examination on their first attempt.
• To signify commitment to serving an enterprise with distinction through the possession of this certification.
• To enable holders of this certification to secure better positions and salaries due to the growing demand for professionals with risk and control expertise.

You will learn:

• How to help enterprises achieve their business objectives by designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining risk-based, efficient, and effective IS controls.
• The technical skills and practices that CRISC promotes, which are essential for success in the field.

Description:

Cybersecurity skills are in high demand, as threats continue to impact organizations globally. According to a survey by ISACA, a significant majority of professionals recognize the importance of these skills and plan to work in positions that require cybersecurity expertise. To address this critical need, ISACA has developed the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, which provides comprehensive education and verification of essential skills.

Objectives:

With the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity threats and a growing shortage of qualified professionals, ISACA's Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate program is designed to rapidly train entry-level employees. This ensures they have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively operate in the cybersecurity domain, thereby enhancing security measures for government and other organizations.

Target Audience:

The certificate program is an ideal pathway for individuals seeking to gain foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and begin building their expertise in this vital area. It is particularly beneficial for those entering the field or looking to enhance their career prospects with a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles.

The training takes the form of a workshop supplemented with substantive knowledge. Classes are based on the official CISA certificate framework. During the workshop, case studies will be discussed to address specific issues. The sessions will be conducted in English (with the option of Polish upon request) and will use the ISACA handbook in English.

CISA Exam Material Scope:

• Information System Auditing Process (21%)
• Governance and Management of IT (17%)
• Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)
• Information Systems Operation and Business Resilience (23%)
• Protection of Information Assets (27%)

Duration of the exam: 4 hours
Type: multiple-choice test
Volume: 200 questions

List of requirements that you must meet to claim the CISA qualification:

1. Pass the CISA exam. The passing score is a mark of 450 or higher.
2. Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics.
3. Pledge to comply with the CISA Continuing Professional Education Policy.
4. Acquire at least 5 years of professional experience in information systems auditing, control, or security work.
5. Comply with Information Systems Auditing Standards.

If you have passed the exam and believe that you meet these requirements, you can begin the application for certification. Visit the CISA certification page to apply. There is a $50 fee for this application.

In addition, there is an annual fee required to maintain your certification after it has been granted. The fee is $40 per year for ISACA members and $75 for non-members. This ensures ongoing compliance and professional development for government professionals in the field of information systems auditing.