Certifications

CISA

Who Earns CISA Certification?


More than 75,000 professionals in nearly 160 countries have earned the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification since its inception in 1978.

The CISA designation was created for professionals with work experience in information systems auditing, control or security that include:

Why CISA?


CISA demonstrates proven experience: With a growing demand for professionals possessing IS audit, control and security skills, CISA has become the preferred certification program by individuals and organizations around the world. Many enterprises and government agencies increasingly recognize, require and expect their IS and IT professionals to hold this certification.

CISA enhances credibility and recognition: CISA is globally recognized as the mark of excellence for the IS audit professional. CISA combines the achievement of passing a comprehensive exam with recognition of work and educational experience, providing you with credibility in the marketplace.

CISA means higher earning potential and career advancement: Recent independent studies consistently rank CISA as one of the highest paying and sought after IT certifications.

 

CISM

What is CISM?


The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is a unique management-focused certification that has been earned by more than 13,000 professionals since its introduction in 2003. Unlike other security certifications, CISM is for the individual who manages, designs, oversees and assesses an enterprise's information security.

Who Earns CISM Certification?


CISM certification is for individuals who design, build and manage enterprise information security and who have experience in the following areas:

Why CISM?


CISM demonstrates proven experience: The demand for skilled information security management professionals is on the rise. Earning a CISM designation will give you a competitive advantage. Many enterprises and government agencies increasingly recognize, require and expect their IS and IT professionals to hold this certification. Being a CISM:

Demonstrates your understanding of the relationship between an information security program and broader business goals and objectives
Distinguishes you as having not only information security expertise, but also knowledge and experience in the development and management of an information security program
Puts you in an elite peer network

CISM enhances credibility and recognition: CISM is globally recognized as the leading credential for information security managers. CISM combines the achievement of passing a comprehensive exam with recognition of work, management and educational experience, providing you with greater credibility in the marketplace.

CISM means higher earning potential and career advancement: Recent independent studies consistently rank CISM as one of the top two highest paying and sought after IT certifications.

 

CGEIT

What is CGEIT?


The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification promotes the advancement of professionals who wish to be recognized for their IT governance-related experience and knowledge.

Who Earns CGEIT Certification?


CGEIT is specifically developed for IT and business professionals who have a significant management, advisory, or assurance role relating to the governance of enterprise IT and for those and who have experience in the following areas:


Why CGEIT?


CGEIT demonstrates proven expertise: Boards and executive management expect IT to deliver business value. IT governance is a key component of enterprise governance and success. A CGEIT designation demonstrates that you have proven experience and knowledge in the governance of enterprise IT.

CGEIT enhances credibility, influence and recognition: The CGEIT certification provides those who earn it with the credibility needed to address critical issues with key executives and boards. CGEIT combines the achievement of passing a comprehensive exam with recognition of work, management and educational experience, providing greater recognition in the marketplace and influence at the executive level.

 

CRISC

What is CRISC?


Introduced in 2010, The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control certification (CRISC), pronounced “see-risk,” is intended to recognize a wide range of IT and business professionals for their knowledge of enterprise risk and their ability to design, implement, monitor and maintain information system (IS) controls to mitigate such risk.

The CRISC designation not only certifies professionals who have knowledge and experience identifying and evaluating entity-specific risk, but also aids them in helping enterprises accomplish business objectives. CRISC is based on independent market research and input from thousands of subject matter experts from around the world as well as ISACA’s intellectual property including Risk IT and COBIT 4.1.

 

Who Earns CRISC Certification?


CRISC is for IT and business professionals who are engaged at an operational level to mitigate risk and who have job experience in the following areas:

Why CRISC?


CRISC demonstrates proven experience: Employers can be assured that CRISC-certified professionals have the proven experience and knowledge to help enterprises accomplish business objectives such as:

CRISC enhances your professional recognition: In business today, risk plays a critical role. Almost every business decision requires IT and business professionals to balance risk and reward. A CRISC designation will differentiate you with employers, clients and peers for your knowledge in designing, implementing and maintaining information systems controls to mitigate risk.