Anyone interested in a career in IT governance, risk assessment, systems auditing and security management should check out the certifications offered by ISACA. ISACA is a global nonprofit association focused on IT governance. The organization was formerly known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, but now goes by ISACA to "reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves."
In 1967, ISACA was formed by a group of like-minded individuals seeking centralized information and guidance regarding computer system auditing. Today, ISACA has more than 200 membership chapters in over 185 countries, with more than 140,000 members. In addition to its membership, ISACA boasts more than 15,000 nonmembers who hold ISACA credentials. ISACA also offers professional certifications, publishes the ISACA Journal and hosts conferences worldwide.
ISACA certification program overview
ISACA offers four professional certifications geared toward information systems auditors, risk management and IT governance professionals, and managers:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
- Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
