Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide

Book excerpt: This is the eBook version of the print title. Note that the eBook may not provide access to the practice test software that accompanies the print book. Learn, prepare, and practice for CISA exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning. Master CISA exam topics Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. World-renowned enterprise IT security leaders Michael Gregg and Rob Johnson share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics. The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan. Well-regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will allow you to succeed on the exam the first time. The study guide helps you master all the topics on the CISA exam, including: Essential information systems audit techniques, skills, and standards IT governance, management/control frameworks, and process optimization Maintaining critical services: business continuity and disaster recovery Acquiring information systems: build-or-buy, project management, and development methodologies Auditing and understanding system controls System maintenance and service management, including frameworks and networking infrastructure Asset protection via layered administrative, physical, and technical controls Insider and outsider asset threats: response and management