CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide - Second Edition

Master the practical aspects of information systems auditing to pass the CISA exam and accelerate your career.

Purchase of the book unlocks access to web-based exam prep resources like practice questions, flashcards, and more.

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in PDF format.

Key Features

• Enhance your understanding of each topic by practicing a set of exam-oriented questions
• Revise concepts easily focusing on key aspects from CISA exam perspective, highlighted in each chapter
• Accelerate your exam prep with additional study material including flashcards, practice questions, and exam tips

Book Description

With the latest updates and revised study material, this second edition of the Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide provides an excellent starting point for your CISA certification preparation. The book strengthens your grip on the core concepts through a three-step approach. First, it presents the fundamentals with easy-to-understand theoretical explanations. Next, it provides a list of key aspects that are crucial from the CISA exam perspective, ensuring you focus on important pointers for the exam. Finally, the book makes you an expert in specific topics by engaging you with self-assessment questions designed to align with the exam format, challenging you to apply your knowledge and sharpen your understanding.

Moreover, the book comes with lifetime access to supplementary resources on an online platform, including CISA flashcards, practice questions, and valuable exam tips. With unlimited access to the website, you'll have the flexibility to practice as many times as you desire, maximizing your exam readiness.

By the end of this book, you'll have developed the proficiency to successfully obtain the CISA certification and significantly upgrade your auditing career.

What you will learn

• Perform an audit in accordance with globally accepted standards and frameworks
• Recognize and recommend opportunities for improvement
• Understand data analytics tools and processes
• Comprehend the effectiveness of IT governance
• Evaluate different type of frameworks
• Manage audit reporting and communication
• Evaluate evidence collection and forensics processes

Who this book is for

This CISA study guide is specifically tailored for anyone with a non-technical background who wants to achieve the CISA certification. It caters to those currently working in or looking to seek employment in IT audit and security management roles.

Table of Contents

1. Audit Planning
2. Audit Execution
3. IT Governance
4. IT Management
5. Information Systems Acquisition and Development
6. Information Systems Implementation
7. Information Systems Operations
8. Business Resilience
9. Information Asset Security and Control
10. Network Security and Control
11. Public Key Cryptography and Other Emerging Technologies
12. Security Event Management