Isaca CISA Tests

ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT governance.

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess information technology and business systems.

The CISA certification is globally recognized as the mark of excellence for the IS audit professional. The skills and practices that CISA promotes and evaluates are the building blocks of success in the field. Possessing the CISA demonstrates proficiency and is the basis for measurement in the profession.

Being CISA-certified showcases an audit experience, skills and knowledge, and demonstrates candidates are capable to assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance and institute controls within the enterprise.

The examination is open to all individuals who have an interest in information systems audit, control and security. All are encouraged to work toward and take the examination.

Once a CISA candidate has passed the CISA certification exam and has met the work experience requirements, the final step is to complete and submit a CISA Application for Certification. A minimum of 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience is required for certification.

The work experience for CISA certification must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification or within 5 years from the date of originally passing the exam.

It is important to note that many individuals choose to take the CISA exam prior to meeting the experience requirements.

The exam covers five job practice areas:
- Process of auditing information systems
- Governance and management of IT
- Information systems acquisition, development and implementation
- Information systems operations, maintenance and service management
- Protection of information assets