CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Information Technology
The CISA certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.
The recent quarterly IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index (ITSCPI) from Foote Partners ranked CISA among the most sought-after and highest-paying IT certifications. This certification is a must-have for entry-level and mid-career IT professionals looking for leverage in career growth.
Hellenic American Union offers in association with ES Learning, an ISACA Accredited Training Organization the official CISA Prep Course together with a full package of training material and exam vouchers. See more in our CISA Prep Course page.
- Successful completion of the CISA® examination in the 5 content areas which represent the tasks and knowledge required of today's and tomorrow's information systems audit professional.
- At least 5 years of IS auditing, control, or security experience
- Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
- Compliance with the Information Systems Auditing Standards
The CISA exam format
Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing Process (21%)
Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17%)
Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23%)
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (27%)
- 150 questions
- 4 hours to complete the exam
- Question format: multiple-choice
- Passing marks: 450 out of 800. (The exam is graded on a scale of 200 to 800 points)
ΙSACA is a global leader in Digital Trust. ISACA provides IT professionals with knowledge, credentials, training and community in audit, governance, risk, privacy and IT governance. ISACA has supported the professional IT community for more than 50 years. ISACA in numbers: Today, ISACA serves 170,000+ professionals in 188 countries, who span several roles in assurance, governance, risk and information security. 300,000+ Certifications awarded to date, 186 Countries with Certification Holders and 90%+ certification renewals every year. Visit ISACA’s website for more information.
ISACA’s local chapter, the ISACA Athens Chapter was established in 1994, and became a non-profit professional institute in 2006. As of today the chapter has more than 500 members from all areas of IT. ISACA Athens Chapter is hosted at the Hellenic American Union building, where it holds many member activities including chapter meetings, conferences, lectures, and networking events.
Where can I get more information on CISA certification, prerequisites, preparation and exams?
The Hellenic American Union provides a full package of services for CISA candidates which includes training with ISACA accredited trainers, preparation material, manuals, sample Q&As and exam vouchers. Contact us at 210-3680911, or visit our CISA Prep Course page.
When and where can I take the test
You can take the test online at a Pearson-Vue Center, or from anywhere and at any time through online proctoring.
How to apply for CISA
One must first pass the CISA exam and then proceed with the CISA certification application which includes information on:
- At least 5 years of IS auditing, control or security experience (substitutions and waivers apply)
- Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
- Compliance with the CISA Continuing Professional Education Policy
Those who pass the test but do not have the experience required, have up to 5 years to meet the experience requirements.
