CISA domains 5

To earn the CISA certification, candidates must pass the CISA exam, which covers several domains or areas of knowledge related to information systems auditing, control, and assurance. These domains are periodically updated to reflect the evolving nature of the field. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, there were five domains in the CISA exam:

Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing Process

This domain covers the fundamentals of the auditing process, including planning and executing audits, risk management, and the various standards and guidelines that auditors must follow.

Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT

This domain focuses on the governance and management of information technology within an organization. Topics include IT strategy, organizational structure, and IT policies and procedures.

Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

This domain addresses the processes involved in acquiring, developing, and implementing information systems. It covers areas like project management, system development life cycle, and software acquisition.

Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

This domain deals with the operation and maintenance of information systems. It includes topics like IT service management, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery planning.

Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

This domain focuses on the protection of information assets from various threats. It covers areas like information security policies and procedures, access control, network security, and data privacy.