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The CISA designation is awarded to individuals with an interest in Information Systems auditing, control and security who meet the following requirements:
Successful completion of the CISA Examination
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. Successful examination candidates will be sent all information required to apply for certification with their notification of a passing score. Contact us for more details.
Submit an Application for CISA Certification
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. Substitutions and waivers of such experience may be considered, contact us for more information.
Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
Members of ISACA and/or holders of the CISA designation agree to a Code of Professional Ethics to guide professional and personal conduct.
Adherence to the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Program
The objectives of the continuing education program are to:
- Maintain an individual's competency by requiring the update of existing knowledge and skills in the areas of information systems auditing, control or security.
- Provide a means to differentiate between qualified CISAs and those who have not met the requirements for continuation of their certification
- Provide a mechanism for monitoring information systems audit, control and security professionals' maintenance of their competency
- Aid top management in developing sound information systems audit, control and security functions by providing criteria for personnel selection and development
Maintenance fees and a minimum of 20 contact hours of CPE are required annually. In addition, a minimum of 120 contact hours is required during a fixed 3-year period. Contact us for more information.
Compliance with the Information Systems Auditing Standards
Individuals holding the CISA designation agree to adhere to the Information Systems Auditing Standards as adopted by ISACA.