Certified Information System Audit (CISA)

Overview:

This masterclass syllabus is designed to help students gain an understanding of the fundamentals of aster Certified Information Systems Audit (CISA). Upon completion, students will be able to describe the role and responsibilities of a CISA professional; identify areas where CISA is applicable; list key components necessary for a successful audit; understand the process and procedures associated with conducting an IS audit; identify performance measurements; and develop recommendations to improve security posture. It contained multiple Questions and answers and multiple-choice Questions and answers.

This included Likely Job Interview Questions and answers asked during Certified Information System Audit (CISA) Job Interview.

It also inculcated Cover letters and resume.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize different types of audits and the reason for conduct them
• Understand the various roles and responsibilities involved in an audit process
• Identify industry standards for information system auditing
• Develop effective audit plans that address control objectives within organizational environments
• Describe techniques used in system implementation assurance reviews and post implementation reviews
• Assess risk management techniques to identify threats posed by malicious software or hardware attacks

 Course Outline

Module 1. Introduction to CISA Certification

– Overview of CISA Certification, Exam Structure & Requirements.

– Introduction to CISA Auditing

– Role and Responsibilities of a Certified Information System Auditor

Module 2. The Processes of Auditing Information Systems

– Components of an Audit Program

-Preparation for an IS Audit

-Identifying Areas for Improvement

-Establishing Scope, Timelines & Objectives

-Data Processing Review

– IT Infrastructure Audit; Application System Audit

– Security Administration & Access Controls Audit

-Database Reviews & Web-based Applications Audit.

Module 3. Risk Management & Business Continuity

– Overview & Principles of Risk Management Frameworks

– Designing Risk Mitigation Strategies

– Assessing Business Continuity Planning Methods & Programs

-Testing Business Continuity Strategies.

– Assessment Tools & Techniques Used in an IS Audit

– Risk Analysis & Reporting Mechanisms

Module 4. Security Administration Procedures

– Implementing Acceptable Use Policies

– Physical Facility Security

-Incident Response Planning; Disaster Recovery Plans

– Network Security Protocols

-Conceptualizing Threats, Vulnerabilities & Countermeasures.

Module 5. Internal Controls

– Compliance Requests & Verification Processes

– Identify industry standards for information system auditing

-Develop effective audit plans that address control objectives within organizational environments

-Establishing Effective Financial Management Practices

-Establishing Effective Operational Control Methodologies.

-Conducting the auditing Process

-Analyzing Data

-Evaluating Security Controls

-Developing Solutions to Increase Protection

Module 6. Application Development & Maintenance

– Monitoring Software Development Life Cycle Processes

– Setting Standards for Data Interface Quality Assurance Exercises.

– Understanding Regulatory Compliance Issues Related to Internal Control Pro Procedures

-Assess risk management techniques to identify threats posed by malicious software or hardware attacks

Module 7. Auditing Operational Environments

– Conducting Audits on Windows Operating Platforms

-Unix/ Linux Server Applications, Mainframes

-Network Servers

-Web Farms, e-Commerce Solutions etc.

Module 8. Preparing Reports

-Documenting Procedures

– Gathering Necessary Documentation to Prepare an Informative Report on Results of The Audit Process.

-Creating Reports on Audit Findings

Module 9.  Investigations and Professionalism standards

– Investigating E-business Fraud Cases

-Using Analytics to Uncover Fraudulent Activity in Transactions and Payment Reconciliations.

-Maintaining Professionalism

-Understanding ethical standards in relation to auditing

– Applying best practices
Module 10: Multiple Questions and answers exams and Certification

Module 11: Multiple-choice Questions and answers.

Module 12: Likely Job Interview Questions and answers asked during Certified Information System Audit (CISA) Job Interview

Module 13: Likely Job Interview Questions, answers asked, Cover letters and resume.