CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor® - Strathmore University

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CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor ®THE COURSEToday’s complex business and technology environment continues to challengeenterprises seeking to protect and control IT and business systems. In addition,there is an ever-increasing number of government regulations and oversight thatrequire stronger internal control and disclosures. The technical skills, knowledge andpractices that ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) programpromotes and evaluates are the building blocks to meeting these challenges.With the CISA designation comes many professional and personalbenefits, including:• Worldwide recognition for professional experience• Enhanced knowledge and skills• Career advancementCAREERBecause the CISA program certifies individuals who demonstrateproficiency in today’s most sought-after skills, employers prefer to hireand retain those who achieve and maintain the designation. Whetherlooking to enhance on-the-job performance or secure a promotion ornew position, becoming a CISA sets one apart from other candidatesand provides a competitive advantage.Earning the CISA designation distinguishes individuals as qualified ISaudit, control and security professionals. CISAs have the proven abilityto perform reviews in accordance with globally accepted standards andguidelines to ensure that an enterprise’s IT and business systems areadequately controlled, monitored and assessed. The CISA designationensures employers that their staff have met the current education andexperience criteria necessary for successful on-the-job performance.Learning FacilitiesE-LearningStrathmore University is a pioneer in the use of ICT. Our e-learningsystem enables students to view the coursework material that lecturershave posted, submit their finished assignments, update their calendars,interact and chat with fellow students, participate in various fora andcommunicate with their lecturer. Students have access to numerouscomputer laboratories, unlimited Internet, a wide range of software ande-mail. A wireless network enables students with laptops access to thenetwork from various locations around the campus.LibraryThe library complex and reading room arespacious, with an atmosphere that is highlyconducive to private study and research. The widerange of material contributes to the university’sexcellent academic performance. The librarysystem is available online.EXAM RegistrationOnline registration can be done atwww..isaca.orgkisaPrint or type clearly in black ink and block letters.Be sure to include test center and languagepreference..Registration Deadline DatesDeadlines are based upon Chicago, Illinois, USA,5 p.m. CT (Central Time). If not registering online,please mail or fax the registration form to ISACA.Do not do both. Submitting duplicate registrationsonline and/or by hard copy to ISACA may resultin multiple registrations and charges. Registrationdeadlines are indicated inwww.isaca.org.InterviewTo register for the course in StrathmoreUniversity all interested applicants should bringthe following:• 2 passport size photographs,• Original and photocopies of relevant academicand professional certificates• Ksh 1000 entrance examination fee,• A copy of National ID and a letter fromemployer.ExaminationsThe CISA exam is offered each year and consistsof 200 multiple-choice questions that cover thefive job practice areas created from the mostrecent CISA job practice analysis. The practiceareas and percentages below indicate theemphasis of questions that will appear on theexam. The job practice analysis was developed andvalidated using prominent industry leaders, subjectmatter experts and industry practitionersJob Practice AreasThe areas and their definitions are as follows:1. The Process of Auditing Information Systems(14 percent)—Provide audit services inaccordance with IT audit standards to assist theorganisation with protecting and controllinginformation systems.2. Governance and Management of IT(14 percent)—Provide assurance that thenecessary leadership and organisationalstructures and processes are in place to achieveobjectives and to support the organisation’sstrategy.3 Information Systems Acquisition, Developmentand Implementation (19 percent)—Provideassurance that the practices for the acquisition,development, testing, and implementation ofinformation systems meet the organisation’sstrategies and objectives.4. Information Systems Operations, Maintenanceand Support (23 percent)—Provide assurancethat the processes for information systemsoperations, maintenance and support meet theorganisation’s strategies and objectives.5. Protection of Information Assets(30 percent)—Provide assurance that theorganisation’s security policies, standards,procedures and controls ensure theconfidentiality, integrity and availability ofinformation assets.CISA exam questions are developed andmaintained carefully to ensure that theyaccurately test an individual’s proficiency in ISaudit, control, assurance or security practices.For a description of task and knowledgestatements for each area, please refer towww.isaca.org/cisajobpractice.