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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide

Author : Michael Gregg

Publisher : Pearson IT Certification

Page : 776 pages

File Size : 24,94 MB

Release : 2017-10-18

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0134757092

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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



CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

Author : David L. Cannon

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 696 pages

File Size : 31,45 MB

Release : 2016-03-14

Category : Computers

ISBN : 1119056241

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The ultimate CISA prep guide, with practice exams Sybex's CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide, Fourth Edition is the newest edition of industry-leading study guide for the Certified Information System Auditor exam, fully updated to align with the latest ISACA standards and changes in IS auditing. This new edition provides complete guidance toward all content areas, tasks, and knowledge areas of the exam and is illustrated with real-world examples. All CISA terminology has been revised to reflect the most recent interpretations, including 73 definition and nomenclature changes. Each chapter summary highlights the most important topics on which you'll be tested, and review questions help you gauge your understanding of the material. You also get access to electronic flashcards, practice exams, and the Sybex test engine for comprehensively thorough preparation. For those who audit, control, monitor, and assess enterprise IT and business systems, the CISA certification signals knowledge, skills, experience, and credibility that delivers value to a business. This study guide gives you the advantage of detailed explanations from a real-world perspective, so you can go into the exam fully prepared. Discover how much you already know by beginning with an assessment test Understand all content, knowledge, and tasks covered by the CISA exam Get more in-depths explanation and demonstrations with an all-new training video Test your knowledge with the electronic test engine, flashcards, review questions, and more The CISA certification has been a globally accepted standard of achievement among information systems audit, control, and security professionals since 1978. If you're looking to acquire one of the top IS security credentials, CISA is the comprehensive study guide you need.



CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam Guide

Author : Peter Gregory

Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional

Page : 675 pages

File Size : 30,3 MB

Release : 2009-08-16

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0071643710

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"All-in-One is All You Need." CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All in One Exam Guide Get complete coverage of all the material included on the Certified Information Systems Auditor exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by an IT security and audit expert, this authoritative guide covers all six exam domains developed by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). You'll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to help you pass the CISA exam with ease, this definitive volume also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: IS audit process IT governance Network technology and security Systems and infrastructure lifestyle management IT service delivery and support Protection of information assets Physical security Business continuity and disaster recovery



CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

Author : Hemang Doshi

Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd

Page : 580 pages

File Size : 17,4 MB

Release : 2020-08-21

Category : Computers

ISBN : 183898531X

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This CISA study guide is for those interested in achieving CISA certification and provides complete coverage of ISACA's latest CISA Review Manual (2019) with practical examples and over 850 exam-oriented practice questions Key Features Book DescriptionAre you looking to prepare for the CISA exam and understand the roles and responsibilities of an information systems (IS) auditor? The CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide is here to help you get started with CISA exam prep. This book covers all the five CISA domains in detail to help you pass the exam. You’ll start by getting up and running with the practical aspects of an information systems audit. The book then shows you how to govern and manage IT, before getting you up to speed with acquiring information systems. As you progress, you’ll gain knowledge of information systems operations and understand how to maintain business resilience, which will help you tackle various real-world business problems. Finally, you’ll be able to assist your organization in effectively protecting and controlling information systems with IT audit standards. By the end of this CISA book, you'll not only have covered the essential concepts and techniques you need to know to pass the CISA certification exam but also have the ability to apply them in the real world.What you will learn Understand the information systems auditing process Get to grips with IT governance and management Gain knowledge of information systems acquisition Assist your organization in protecting and controlling information systems with IT audit standards Understand information systems operations and how to ensure business resilience Evaluate your organization’s security policies, standards, and procedures to meet its objectives Who this book is for This CISA exam study guide is designed for those with a non-technical background who are interested in achieving CISA certification and are currently employed or looking to gain employment in IT audit and security management positions.



CISA Exam-Study Guide by Hemang Doshi

Author : Hemang Doshi

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 228 pages

File Size : 41,88 MB

Release : 2018-07-02

Category : Study Aids

ISBN : 9781983328343

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After launch of Hemang Doshi's CISA Video series, there was huge demand for simplified text version for CISA Studies. This book has been designed on the basis of official resources of ISACA with more simplified and lucid language and explanation. Book has been designed considering following objectives:* CISA aspirants with non-technical background can easily grasp the subject. * Use of SmartArts to review topics at the shortest possible time.* Topics have been profusely illustrated with diagrams and examples to make the concept more practical and simple. * To get good score in CISA, 2 things are very important. One is to understand the concept and second is how to deal with same in exam. This book takes care of both the aspects.* Topics are aligned as per official CISA Review Manual. This book can be used to supplement CRM.* Questions, Answers & Explanations (QAE) are available for each topic for better understanding. QAEs are designed as per actual exam pattern. * Book contains last minute revision for each topic. * Book is designed as per exam perspective. We have purposefully avoided certain topics which have nil or negligible weightage in cisa exam. To cover entire syllabus, it is highly recommended to study CRM.* We will feel immensely rewarded if CISA aspirants find this book helpful in achieving grand success in academic as well as professional world.





Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing

Author : Richard E. Cascarino

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 510 pages

File Size : 13,71 MB

Release : 2007-06-15

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 0470127031

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Praise for Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing "Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing is the most comprehensive book about auditing that I have ever seen. There is something in this book for everyone. New auditors will find this book to be their bible-reading it will enable them to learn what the role of auditors really is and will convey to them what they must know, understand, and look for when performing audits. For experiencedauditors, this book will serve as a reality check to determine whether they are examining the right issues and whether they are being sufficiently comprehensive in their focus. Richard Cascarino has done a superb job." —E. Eugene Schultz, PhD, CISSP, CISM Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, High Tower Software A step-by-step guide tosuccessful implementation and control of information systems More and more, auditors are being called upon to assess the risks and evaluate the controls over computer information systems in all types of organizations. However, many auditors are unfamiliar with the techniques they need to know to efficiently and effectively determine whether information systems are adequately protected. Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing presents an easy, practical guide for auditors that can be applied to all computing environments. As networks and enterprise resource planning systems bring resources together, and as increasing privacy violations threaten more organization, information systems integrity becomes more important than ever. With a complimentary student'sversion of the IDEA Data Analysis Software CD, Auditor's Guide to Information Systems Auditing empowers auditors to effectively gauge the adequacy and effectiveness of information systems controls.



CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Bundle

Author : Peter H. Gregory

Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional

Page : 1061 pages

File Size : 26,3 MB

Release : 2020-05-22

Category : Computers

ISBN : 126045987X

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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Includes CISA All-in-One Exam Guide & CISA Practice Exams as well as a bonus Quick Review Guide -- all for 20% less than purchasing the books individually Take ISACA’s challenging Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam with complete confidence using this comprehensive self-study collection. Comprised of CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor All-in-One Exam Guide, Fourth Edition, CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Practice Exams, and bonus digital content, this bundle contains 100% coverage of every topic in the 2019 CISA Job Practice. You will get real-world examples, professional insights, and concise explanations. CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Bundle contains practice questions that match those on the live exam in content, style, tone, format, and difficulty. Every topic on the test is covered, including the information systems auditing process; governance and management of IT; information systems acquisition, development, and implementation; information systems operations and business resilience; and protection of information assets. This authoritative bundle serves both as a study tool AND a valuable on-the-job reference for auditing and security professionals. • Contains up-to-date coverage of all five exam domains • Online content includes 450 practice exam questions in a customizable test engine and a bonus quick review guide • Written by IT auditing expert and best-selling author, Peter Gregory



CISA

Author : Michael C. Gregg

Publisher : Pearson It Certification

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,4 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Electronic books

ISBN : 9780789735737

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CISA Exam Prep Certified Information Systems Auditor Michael Gregg Your Complete Certification Solution! The Smart Way to Study(tm) In This Book You''ll Learn How To: Approach the IS audit process from ISACA''s view of IS auditing best practices Relate and apply information security and systems audit best practices to the six CISA job practice areas Understand the IS audit process and learn how to apply best practices to secure an organization''s assets Evaluate IT governance to ensure that the organization has the structure, policies, and mechanisms in place to provide sufficient IS controls Minimize risk within an IT/IS environment by using sound security techniques and practices Assess systems and infrastructure lifecycle practices to determine their effectiveness in meeting security requirements and meeting organizational objectives Gain a deeper understanding of the business continuity and disaster recovery process to help minimize risk Protect key informational assets by examining the security architecture and evaluating controls designed for the protection of confidentiality, availability, and integrity Streamline your exam preparations with our exam insights, tips, and study strategies WRITTEN BY A LEADING CISA EXAM EXPERT! Michael Gregg, founder and president of Superior Solutions, Inc., a Houston-based IT security consulting and auditing firm, has more than 20 years experience in information security and risk. He holds two associate degrees, a bachelor''s degree, and a master''s degree. He presently maintains more than a dozen certifications and is a nine-time winner of Global Knowledge''s Perfect Instructor Award. Michael not only has experience in performing security audits and assessments, but also is the author of Que Publishing''s Certified Ethical Hacker Exam Prep, CISSP Exam Cram, and is the co-author of Inside Network Security Assessment: Guarding Your IT Infrastructure by Sams Publishing. Introduction Study and Exam Prep Tips Part I: IT Governance and the Audit Process Chapter 1: The Audit Process Chapter 2: IT Governance Part II: System and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Chapter 3: Lifecycle Management Chapter 4: System Infrastructure Control Part III: IT Service Delivery and Support Chapter 5: Information Systems Hardware and Architecture Chapter 6: Information Systems Used for IT Delivery and Support Part IV: Protection of Information Assets Chapter 7: Protection of Logical Assets Chapter 8: Physical Security Part V: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Chapter 9: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Part VI: Final Preparation Fast Facts Practice Exam Answers to Practice Exam Questions Glossary Index www.examcram.com ISBN-13: 978-0-7897-3573-7 ISBN-10: 0-7897-3573-3



The Complete Guide for CISA Examination Preparation

Author : Richard E. Cascarino

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 156 pages

File Size : 40,77 MB

Release : 2020-10-05

Category : Computers

ISBN : 0429644094

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The Complete Guide for CISA Examination Preparation delivers complete coverage of every topic on the latest release of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. The author is an IT security and auditing expert and the book covers all five exam domains. This effective self-study system features chapter learning objectives, in-depth explanations of each topic, and accurate practice questions. Each chapter includes exam tips that highlight key exam information, hands-on exercises, a summary that serves as a quick review, and end-of-chapter questions that simulate those on the actual exam. Designed to help candidates pass the CISA exam easily, it also serves as an ideal on-the-job reference. Richard E. Cascarino, MBA, CIA, CISM, CFE, CRMA, is well known in international auditing. Richard is a principal of Richard Cascarino & Associates. He has over 31 years’ experience in audit training and consulting. He is a regular speaker at national and international conferences and has presented courses throughout Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the USA. Richard is a Past President of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, was the founding Regional Director of the Southern African Region of the IIA-Inc. and is a member of ISACA, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, where he is a member of the Board of Regents for Higher Education. Richard was Chairman of the Audit Committee of Gauteng cluster 2 (Premier's office, Shared Services and Health) in Johannesburg and is currently the Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee of the Department of Public Enterprises in South Africa. Richard is also a visiting Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, author of the book Internal Auditing: An Integrated Approach, now in its third edition. This book is extensively used as a university textbook worldwide. In addition, he is the author of the Auditor's Guide to IT Auditing, Second Edition and the book Corporate Fraud and Internal Control: A Framework for Prevention. He is also a contributor to all four editions of QFINANCE, the Ultimate Resource.