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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.

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.  Obtain More Information on the CISA Certification Here

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....

CGEIT Certification

Introduced in 2007, the CGEIT designation is designed for professionals who manage, provide advisory and/or assurance services, and/or who otherwise support the governance of an enterprise’s IT and wish to be recognized for their IT governance-related experience and knowledge, CGEIT is based on ISACA’s and the IT Governance Institute’s (ITGI’s) intellectual property and the input of subject matter experts around the world.

The certification is also intended to:

• support the growing business demands related to IT governance
• increase the awareness and importance of IT governance good practices and issues
• define the roles and responsibilities of the professionals performing IT governance work

Obtain More Information on the CGEIT Certification Here

CRISC Certification

Introduced in 2010, The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ certification (CRISC™, pronounced “see-risk”) is designed for IT professionals who have hands-on experience with risk identification, assessment, and evaluation; risk response; risk monitoring; IS control design and implementation; and IS control monitoring and maintenance.

The CRISC designation will not only certify professionals who have knowledge and experience identifying and evaluating entity-specific risk, but also aid them in helping enterprises accomplish business objectives by designing, implementing, monitoring and maintaining risk-based, efficient and effective IS controls. Obtain More Information on the CRISC Certification Here

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