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CISA Exam Preparation Guide

The document outlines the five domains covered on the CISA exam: (1) the information system auditing process including planning and execution of audits, (2) governance and management of IT, (3) information systems acquisition, development and implementation, (4) IS operations and business resilience, and (5) information asset security and control. Each domain is further broken down into related topics and sub-topics that candidates should understand for the exam.

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CISA Exam Preparation Guide

The document outlines the five domains covered on the CISA exam: (1) the information system auditing process including planning and execution of audits, (2) governance and management of IT, (3) information systems acquisition, development and implementation, (4) IS operations and business resilience, and (5) information asset security and control. Each domain is further broken down into related topics and sub-topics that candidates should understand for the exam.

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Course Outline

General Information About the Exam


• About the CISA Exam
• Answering Questions
• Exam Scoring
• Certification Steps
• Example Questions

Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process


• Planning
o IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
o Business Processes
o Types of Controls
o Risk-based Audit Planning
o Types of Audits and Assessments
• Execution
o Audit Project Management
o Sampling Methodology
o Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
o Data Analytics
o Reporting and Communication Techniques
o Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT


• IT Governance and IT Strategy
o IT-related Frameworks
o IT Standards, Policies and Procedures
o Organizational Structure
o Enterprise Architecture
o Enterprise Risk Management
o Maturity Models
o Laws, Regulations and Industry Standards Affecting the Organization
• IT Management
o IT Resource Management
o IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
o IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
o Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation


• Information Systems Acquisition and Development
o Project Governance and Management
o Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
o System Development Methodologies
o Control Identification and Design
• Information Systems Implementation
o Testing Methodologies
o Configuration and Release Management
o System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment and Data Conversion
o Post-implementation Review

Domain 4: IS Operations and Business Resilience


• Information Systems Operations
o Common Technology Components
o IT Asset Management
o Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
o System Interfaces
o End-user Computing
o Data Governance
o Systems Performance Management
o Problem and Incident Management
o Change, Configuration, Release and Patch Management
o IT Service Level Management
o Database Management
• Business Resilience
o Business Impact Analysis
o System Resiliency
o Data Backup, Storage and Restoration
o Business Continuity Plan
o Disaster Recovery Plans

Domain 5: Information Asset Security and Control


• Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards and Guidelines
o Privacy Principles
o Physical Access and Environmental Controls
o Identity and Access Management
o Network and End-point Security
o Data Classification
o Data Encryption and Encryption-related Techniques
o Public Key Infrastructure
o Web-based Communication Technologies
o Virtualized Environments
o Mobile, Wireless and Internet-of-things Devices
• Security Event Management
o Security Awareness Training and Programs
o Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
o Security Testing Tools and Techniques
o Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
o Incident Response Management
o Evidence Collection and Forensics

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