Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide

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Features

• Authoritative coverage of every CISA exam topic, with all the context and practical examples you need to succeed
• Logical, well-organized, and practical coverage of both audit and IT topics, including thorough coverage of risk analysis/assessment that other sources of information
• Expert coverage of audit processes, governance roles, system acquisition, development, controls, maintenance, service management, asset protection, asset threat response, and more
• Includes two realistic practice tests, plus extensive proven features to help students review more efficiently

Description

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
• Practice with realistic exam questions

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.

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment software offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

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

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The website contains two free, complete practice exams.
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Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

Premium Edition

The exciting new Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test is a digital-only certification preparation product combining an eBook with enhanced Pearson IT Certification Practice Test. The Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test contains the following items:

• The CISA Premium Edition Practice Test, including four full practice exams and enhanced practice test features
• PDF and EPUB formats of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, which are accessible via your PC, tablet, and smartphone

About the Premium Edition Practice Test

This Premium Edition contains an enhanced version of the Pearson Test Prep practice test software with four full practice exams. In addition, it contains all the chapter-opening assessment questions from the book. This integrated learning package:

• Allows you to focus on individual topic areas or take complete, timed exams
• Includes direct links from each question to detailed tutorials to help you understand the concepts behind the questions
• Provides unique sets of exam-realistic practice questions
• Tracks your performance and provides feedback on a module-by-module basis, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most

Pearson Test Prep online system requirements:
Browsers: Chrome version 40 and above; Firefox version 35 and above; Safari version 7; Internet Explorer 10, 11; Microsoft Edge; Opera. Devices: Desktop and laptop computers, tablets running on Android and iOS, smartphones with a minimum screen size of 4.7". Internet access required.

Pearson Test Prep offline system requirements:
Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 7; Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Client; Pentium-class 1 GHz processor (or equivalent); 512 MB RAM; 650 MB disk space plus 50 MB for each downloaded practice exam; access to the Internet to register and download exam databases

About the Premium Edition eBook

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
• Practice with realistic exam questions

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT certification learning. 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.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Cert Guide 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

Sample Content

Sample Pages

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Table of Contents

• 1. The CISA Certification
• 2. The Information Systems Audit Process
• 3. The Role of IT Governance
• 4. Maintaining Critical Services
• 5. Information System Acquisition and Development
• 6. Audit and Understanding System Controls
• 7. System Maintenance and Service Management
• 8. Protection of Assets
• 9. Asset Threat Response and Management
• 10. Practice Exam 1: Questions and Answers
• 11. Practice Exam 2: Questions and Answers

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