Software
ISACA
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
The standard for IT audit and control. Valuable for systems engineers in highly regulated industries.
The facts
Exam cost
$760
Difficulty
Hard
Prep time
120 hours
Exam length
4 hours
Passing score
450/800
Renewal
Every 3 years
Our estimate of the salary effect of holding this credential: +$15,000. This is an editorial estimate, not a measured figure.
Prerequisites
5 years auditing/security experience
How people prepare
- ISACA Review Manual
- Hemang Doshi CISA Course
- CISA Questions Database
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