The December 13, 2008 CISA, CISM and CGEIT certification exams are now open for registration.  See details below forregistration details and dates.  After this December date, June 2009 will be the next opportunity to sit for an exam

For additonal information on ISACA's worldclass certifications, visit the ISACA site: wwwisaca.org/certification

Have you considered becoming certified as a CISA, CISM or in CGEIT?  You might be interested in joining the ranks of more than 55,000 audit, control and security professionals who already hold the CISA designation, and more than 7,000 information security management professionals who are CISMs. As you already know, certification makes you highly desirable to potential employers and is becoming a requirement in many parts of the world.

The next certification exams are being offered by ISACA on December 13, 2008, and the registration deadline is fast approaching (September 24, 2008) .  Read the information below and consider certification today!

** Save US $50.00 by registering early AND US $50 for registering online!**

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  Early Registration:                        Member $375.00  Nonmember $455.00

  Registration After August 20th      Member $375.00  Nonmember $505.00

Secure your place today. Register online before the deadline to avoid the last minute "rush" at www.isaca.org/examreg

2008 CISA, CISM & CGEIT December 13th Exam Dates:

   Early registration deadline:   20 August 2008

   Final registration deadline:    24 Septemberl 2008

   Exams given worldwide on:  13 December 2008

CISA Certification  

This year, the Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®) credential turns thirty years old. With a growing demand for professionals possessing IS audit, control and security skills, CISA has become a preferred certification program by individuals and organizations around the world.

More than 55,000 audit, control and security professionals have achieved this globally accepted standard since 1978.

Why should I become a CISA?

As the information systems (IS) audit and control profession has evolved, experienced professionals have sought ways to promote their hard-earned knowledge and expertise to the business world.  Professional certification tests to the competency of professionals in their chosen fields. Worldwide, IS audit, control and security professionals become certified in their field with the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation.  Like the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, the CISA designation demonstrates an individual's competence in the IS audit and control profession. 

For companies worldwide, IS audit and control professionals with the CISA designation are more desirable to hire and may receive higher salaries because of the level of expertise the certification demands.  When companies are recruiting new employees, the CISA designation is quickly becoming a standard requirement for IS audit and control new-hire candidates.  In addition, to maintain the CISA status, individuals must continue to improve their technical knowledge and skills by attending seminars and courses in the field.

CISM Certification

In 2002, ISACA introduced CISM® (Certified Information Security Manager®), a groundbreaking credential specifically designed for information security professionals who manage an information security function of an enterprise or have information security management responsibilities. ISACA has certified more than 7,000 CISMs to date. For more information about CISA or CISM, please visit the ISACA web site at www.isaca.org/certification .

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, initiated more than two years ago after a membership survey and board-appointed task force indicated a need for such a program, addresses the proliferation of global information security concerns by providing executive management with assurance that information security professionals, specifically those managing an information security program have the required experience and knowledge to provide effective information security management and consulting services. Unlike other security certifications that address specific platforms and/or operate on a general or technical level, CISM focuses exclusively on the management of information security and defines the core competencies and international standards of performance that information security managers are expected to master. Obtain More Information on the CISM Certification here....

Newest Certification Just Announced: CGEIT

ISACA’s newest credential, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT™ (CGEIT™), is now accepting grandfathering applications. It is designed for professionals who have management, advisory, and/or assurance responsibilities relating to the governance of IT. For more information on CGEIT and the grandfathering provision, please visit www.isaca.org/cgeit.

Note: The online registration process accepts payments and is the preferred method for submitting exam registrations. Due to very heavy registration volume as the early deadline approaches, we ask for your patience when submitting this information. To contact the certification department, call

+1.847.660.5660; or e-mail certification@isaca.org.