CISA ® – Certified Information Systems Auditor
IS governance, audit, control and security
Training Courses and Certification Exam Preparation (Bootcamp)
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ACTAGIS delivers trainings at University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
Training the new generation in Cybersecurity, IT Governance, Business Continuity and Quality Management is our passionate commitment. Our Lead Trainer Jeff Primus, with 14 years of experience at University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, contributes to the development of future leaders and innovators. At ACTAGIS, we value this contribution and are committed to continuing with excellence and integrity.
IS governance, audit, control and security
CISA is the only globally recognized certification in the fields of IS governance, audit, control and security. It has earned a great reputation internationally for many years, as it sets a high and consistent standard worldwide.
The CISA Job Practice Area consists of five “domains”, 38 “tasks” and 80 “knowledge statements”. Because the different tasks refer to the relevant COBIT processes, COBIT is an integral part of the CISA training and certification.
This training is organized by ACTAGIS in collaboration with Swiss Chapter of ISACA (www.isaca.ch).
Official CISA ISACA Training
ACTAGIS, as the official and exclusive partner of the ISACA Swiss Chapter in the French part of Switzerland, proposes learning and preparation classes for all ISACA certifications (also worldwide for in-house trainings).
We guarantee your exam success
Nearly 100% success rate!
We will support you until you pass the exam of the course in which you enroll (some conditions apply). We offer the official mock exams to help you prepare.
Swiss Quality around the world
Our attention to detail, staying up to date, all reflect our commitment to quality. Our trainers bring real-life project experience in implementing frameworks and programs in large organizations.
Free consulting session included
Most of our training programs include a supplementary free online consulting session to help you implement your project in your organisation.
Competitive pricing
To ensure that our courses are available to all sizes of companies, we practice competitive pricing.
Learn from where you are
Our courses are delivered in a traditional classroom setting, as well as live online with an instructor. Certain courses are also available in a self-study format.
Modular approach
The course is presented in two modules:
- Module 1 is a detailed 10 day course covering all CISA material
- Module 2 (Exam Bootcamp) is a 4 day exam preparation session (participation to Module 2 can also be done without participating to Module 1)
What our clients are saying
“ACTAGIS trainer has first hand experience in most the domains covered by the CISA program. This proved to be invaluable in making ISACA’s somewhat theoretical subjects very tangible and meaningful. Many thanks for this great step towards the CISA certification.”CIO
“During all of the CISA, CBCI and ISO 27001 LI sessions, the consultant openly shared his insightful experiences, carefully listened to all of the participants’ most puzzling questions, remarks, criticisms… and gave precious explanations, recommendations and advice.”Head of IT, Haute école pédagogique
“A great course and a serious levelling up with a good dive into the universe of CISA.”IT Systems Auditor, UBS
“I thank the consultant for this ISO 27001 training. His pedagogy, technical expertise and long experience in the field make the difference and bring real added value. Course materials are of high quality and the exchanges throughout this training allowed me to assimilate the material and go beyond theory.”Head Internal Audit, Vaudoise Assurances
At our BCI certification training, the trainer managed not only to cover perfectly the specific, certification-related topics but he also opened windows and connections to other standardization bodies. It was an excellent week enriching our knowledge broadly. Thank you!Group Safety & Security Manager, Swiss Re
“The Business Continuity (BC) course with ACTAGIS enabled me to consolidate and reinforce the knowledge related to the domain. A successful training that will help me to bring BC practices in my company at a higher professional level.”Directeur Etudes & Développements, TUI France
“I thank ACTAGIS’ BC-trainer for his professionalism and his motivation during this course which allowed me to obtain the CBCI certification. I recommend this training to anyone who wishes to strengthen and consolidate the topic of Business Continuity.”BC Manager, Nestlé Switzerland
“I had a great pleasure participating to the ISO 9001 Lead Implenter training provided by Jeff Primus. His engagement, professionalism, motivation and technical expertise gave me full satisfaction. Eeased by his ability of communication, I had no difficulties to assimilate the content of the course. Without any hesitation, I gladly recommend ACTAGIS to everyone who needs guidance for SMQ implementation projects.”
“Thank you for the great course. I did really enjoy it and got a lot of new insights and a much better understanding about what matters in a Business Continuity Management System”
“The course was highly interesting. The tools for managing a Business Continuity Program were teached in a very descriptive and understandable way. I can recommend this course to everybody having a key position in a Business Continuity Program.”
“I often find that you learn more from the experience of people in the room than anything in the training material and this was definitely the case at ACTAGIS. Jeff has a wealth of experience and he did an excellent job of adapting his delivery the training to the needs of the class.”
“Jeff Primus provided a great CISA training. His motivation, engagement and professionalism made the training really interesting and easy to understand.
I enjoyed to take part in this training and would like to thank ACTAGIS for helping me to succeed the CISA exam.”
“I thank ACTAGIS, and especially Jeff Primus, for organizing the GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer –training, which is very useful to me in the context of my professional activities and which I strongly recommend. Organizing trainings for a limited number of participants enables to take full advantage of the courses and to exchange interesting information more easily between professionals active in that domain”
“Attending the GDPR – Certified Data Protection Officer – training provided by ACTAGIS was at the same time a challenge and a pleasure. The content was extremely interesting and provided by a highly skilled trainer. The setup of the classroom, the small group and the given material contributed to make it successful.”
“Very intense and worthwhile training. The trainer based his teaching on an excellent knowledge of the GDPR regulation, but also on his hands-on experiences enabling real-life and concrete cases. I recommend this training to anyone dealing with the protection of the personal data within his company “
“The way how we went through CBCI from policy to validation via practical examples was inspiring. Jeff’s enthusiastic and knowledgeable approach to BC area and ability to promote discussions really expanded understanding of this topic. Now I think that I have good tools to practice. Thank you Jeff!”
“I followed a CISSP course in a small group with ACTAGIS. Jeff teached with expertise, passion and profession. The complex subject of IT security was presented understandable and garnished with many real life examples. The atmosphere was intensive and forward oriented, but relaxed and fruitful. I’m really impressed and with no doubt I would follow, and recommend others to follow, courses with ACTAGIS”
Jeff’s primary goal is not only to help you digest the material, but arrive at the examination with the right tools and the right confidence level so to maximize your chances to pass with flying colors. I recommend Jeff wholeheartedly and without reservations. Jeff is one of those rare sure bets!
Having participated to the ISO 27001 LA training led by Jeff Primus, I was able to appreciate his value as a trainer both in terms of his technical skills and his extensive experience in auditing . Jeff is an experienced professional who communicates his knowledge with enthusiasm. This allowed me to succeed the certification exam. I would like to recommend ACTAGIS for the quality of their services and the perfect organization of this training
I came from Paris to attend the ISO 27001 LI training which was led by a trainer of rare efficiency and having a real knowledge of the concepts coupled with a solid field experience. The training was based on theoretical fundamentals which were illustrated to us in a concrete way through workshops and group exchanges. The entire group succeeded the certification exam. Thanks again to ACTAGIS for their warm welcome, the quality of the training and their professionalism
I had the pleasure to attend GDPR training provided by Jeff and ACTAGIS. The course was quite challenging in terms of material that required to be absorbed and Jeff made the work engaging, whilst providing good real case examples to the participants. He also explained the technical and legal parts very clearly for those who are not in IT or who has no legal background. I would happily recommend Jeff and ACTAGIS to those looking for an excellent and detailed insight.
I participated to ACTAGIS Academy CISSP training. I definitely recommend this course to everyone who wants to succeed the CISSP exam. Jeff is an excellent trainer who knows how to vehicle the key messages enhanced with real life examples. Thanks Jeff for that excellent course !
The BCI training based on solid experience and real life examples was provided by a very professional and patient mentor, Jeff Primus. Small group of participants is a great benefit for added value discussions. The training exceeded all my expectations.
CISSP training given by ACTAGIS trainers, is intense and very complete. During the 5 days, you get home exhausted but with knowledge you did not have when started the day. The trainers use a methodology that helps you understand the concepts and the trap questions you might get in the exam. Totally worth it.
Thank you for your training. I particularly appreciated the quality of the teachers Jeff and his colleague who were able to animate this course in an attractive and instructive way by alternating the theoretical part and the practical exercises. The course material is a summary of excellent quality. I highly recommend this course.
I’m a repeat offender at Jeff’s courses, having already attended CISA, CISSP and CRISC courses. Jeff is an engaging teacher and bring numerous examples from real life. Class size is limited, so there is always time for questions. I’m planning on attacking CISM next year and will certainly be knocking once again on Jeff’s door. Highly recommended !
“The CBCI training provided by the trainer was invaluable for me. All the participants highly appreciated his excellent knowledge, experience, focus on key points, manner of teaching, understanding of the participants’ requirements. Thank you for the great training delivered! I definitely recommend ACTAGIS if you want to succeed the exam.”
“One of my concerns in every training opportunity is that it may just end up being theoretical with limited relevance to my work realities. I am glad to have taken my CBCI course with ACTAGIS. Jeff was able to share his vast experience as the subject matter expert and explain via practical examples how to apply the principles and tools in our real work situations. This kept us engaged throughout the intense training. Even with little preparation, I passed the exam with Merit. I look forward to taking the next course with ACTAGIS.”
“The training provided by ACTAGIS is of a high level of quality thanks to the experience and personality of the trainer. We were not only able to prepare ourselves for the CDPO exam, but also benefit from his knowledge necessary for a successful implementation of the GDPR in our organizations”.
“The BCM course allowed me to expand my understanding and analysis of the different themes. Beyond the course material and the academic notions necessary for the certification, Jeff does everything possible to put us in a practical context by sharing his knowledge and experience. He teaches with passion, enthusiasm and adapts to the participants so that we can benefit from his expertise”.
“I would like to thank Jeff for all the support that permitted me to pass the CBCI exam. The course was challenging, with lots of useful information, and Jeff was always there supporting me (and all the other trainees) and ready to help. I enjoyed your class tremendously. I look forward to taking another class with ACTAGIS.”
“In a very pleasant environment, I participated to the GDPR-CDPO training delivered by ACTAGIS which I recommend. Throughout the sessions, the expert trained us with dynamism and pedagogy while sharing his field experience. During this training, I was able to submit my questions on practical cases. All these points greatly contributed grandly to the success of the certification exam.”
“The CBCI training with ACTAGIS provided me the needed information to increase my knowledge for my current professional context and to understand what business continuity is for, including all the connections with the real world to reach higher level of knowledge.”
“The trainer led the CBCI course very well. He covered the material at an ideal pace, ensured the active participations of all, and encouraged an interactive atmosphere in class. All these advantages helped me to succeeded the certification exam.”
“To attend the CDPO training with ACTAGIS. The volume of information and the subject matter were intense given its ONLINE conduct due to the pandemic situation. In this context, Massimo made it very accessible to us given his extensive professional experience and pedagogy. I can only recommend ACTAGIS as a training partner.”
“Very good training to prepare the CISSP exam. Both trainers are experts in theirs fields. They were dedicated and created a comfortable environment that allowed valuable experience sharing. During the sessions, they provided real life examples which made the concepts easy to understand. After ACTAGIS’ training, I feel more confident and equipped with the right tools to succeed.”
“I would like to thank ACTAGIS, and in particular Jeff and Alexandre, for the CISSP certification preparation course. An intense 5-day course, in a studious but relaxed atmosphere, which prepared me as well as possible to pass this demanding certification. Thank you again, and I look forward to taking another course with you !”Responsable sécurité informatique et technologie
“A very good preparation for the CISA. Good pedagogical approach, going to the essential. Allows you to have fruitful exchanges with specialists. Makes the preparation of the exam enjoyable and adds IT knowledge beyond the strict CISA framework.”Head of Internal Audit
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Module 1
A detailed 10 day course
In this module, we will go through all CISA themes, in a detailed manner. This module contains:
- Theoretical and conceptual sections
- Case studies
- Tests by theme
- Group work
- Interactive sessions
Module 1 is mostly aimed at the following profiles :
- Chief Information Officer
- Security Officer
- Compliance Officer
- IT Auditors
- IT project manager
Module 1 of this course is subdivided into 8 chapters, covering all CISA Job Practice Areas in details, by going through the following chapters:
- Introduction (1 day): ISACA, CISA Job Practice Areas, course concept, learning technique, personal study
- Basics (2 days): IT risk management & ICS (Internal Control System), IT governance
- Application lifecycle (1 day): Project management, software development, integration, security, user controls
- IT audit (2 days): IT audit standards and methods, test plan and execution, reporting
- Organisational security (1 day): Economic & IT criminality, risk analysis, cultural aspects of security, awareness-training
- Technical security (1 day): Physical security, IT protection against fire, telecommunication security, encryption
- Incident management (1 day): Incident management, IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Operations and service management (1 day): Operational IT organization, ITIL & Service Management, ISO20000
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Module 2 – Exam Bootcamp
A 4 day exam preparation session
- Why should I obtain the CISA certification?
- Course content
- Course Objectives
- Target Audience
- Requirements
- Exam
- Our added value
The CISA certification demonstrates your knowledge and experience in Information Systems Auditing, Control, and Security. This is a qualification that is globally recognized as a mark of excellence for the IS audit professional.
This certification benefits you as well as your employer:
For employees:
- Confirms knowledge and experience of IS auditing and security
- Provides a competitive advantage to stand out in a crowded marketplace
- Validates your experience and knowledge in the field
- Markets and quantifies expertise
- Competitive advantage over peers
- Credibility in the job market
- High professional standard
- High salary
For employers:
- Gives the assurance that your employees are highly qualified professionals in their field
- Provides your business with credibility, as clients will recognize the expertise which CISA demonstrates
- Ensures your enterprise is up to date with the latest auditing standards, due to the re-certification requirement every three years
Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA) is a globally acknowledged certification, which builds upon the previous experience of IS professionals. The course delivers exceptional knowledge of Information Systems Auditing, Control, and Security.
The first three days of the course consist of an intensive and systematic review of all tasks within the CISA Job Practice Area. Here the aspects which are important from the examination perspective are presented, without going into the details of each task, which is why some level of expertise is required. Those who would like to study all CISA tasks in detail should join our advanced course.
Following the initial phase, a realistic test examination is organized (in English). After this test exam, we will discuss the results during the last day of the training.
The domains covered by this certification are:
- Information Systems Auditing Process
- Governance and Management of IT
- Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation
- Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
- Protection of Information Assets
Each domain is quite extensive, covering several topics, which, all combined, provide the full coverage of the given domain. This intensive training course is delivered by exceptional, experienced CISA trainers, over the course of just four days, covering all theoretical, as well as practical, hands-on aspects. Each domain is detailed below:
Domain 1: Information Systems Auditing Process (21%)
Providing audit services in accordance with standards to assist organizations in protecting and controlling information systems. Domain 1 affirms your credibility to offer conclusions on the state of an organization’s IS/IT security, risk and control solutions.
A. Planning
- IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics
- Business Processes
- Types of Controls
- Risk-Based Audit Planning
- Types of Audits and Assessments
B. Execution
- Audit Project Management
- Sampling Methodology
- Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
- Data Analytics
- Reporting and Communication Techniques
- Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process
Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17%)
Domain 2 confirms to stakeholders your abilities to identify critical issues and recommend enterprise-specific practices to support and safeguard the governance of information and related technologies.
A. IT Governance
- IT Governance and IT Strategy
- IT-Related Frameworks
- IT Standards, Policies, and Procedures
- Organizational Structure
- Enterprise Architecture
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Maturity Models
- Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards affecting the Organization
B. IT Management
- IT Resource Management
- IT Service Provider Acquisition and Management
- IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
- Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT
Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)
A. Information Systems Acquisition and Development
- Project Governance and Management
- Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
- System Development Methodologies
- Control Identification and Design
B. Information Systems Implementation
- Testing Methodologies
- Configuration and Release Management
- System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
- Post-implementation Review
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business resilience (23%)
Domains 3 and 4 offer proof not only of your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.
A. Information Systems Operations
- Common Technology Components
- IT Asset Management
- Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
- System Interfaces
- End-User Computing
- Data Governance
- Systems Performance Management
- Problem and Incident Management
- Change, Configuration, Release, and Patch Management
- IT Service Level Management
- Database Management
B. Business Resilience
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- System Resiliency
- Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
- Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets:
Cybersecurity now touches virtually every information systems role, and understanding its principles, best practices and pitfalls is a major focus within Domain 5.
A. Information Asset Security and Control
- Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
- Privacy Principles
- Physical Access and Environmental ControlsIdentity and Access Management
- Network and End-Point Security
- Data Classification
- Data Encryption and Encryption-Related Techniques
- Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
- Web-Based Communication Techniques
- Virtualized Environments
- Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) Devices
B. Security Event Management
- Security Awareness Training and Programs
- Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
- Security Testing Tools and Techniques
- Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
- Incident Response Management
- Evidence Collection and Forensics
Building on pre-course preparation work, we will go through all the CISA domains and conclude the course with a realistic test examination followed by an evaluation and discussions. With the appropriate level of personal preparation, you will acquire the necessary knowledge to be able to pass the CISA exam. Our aim is to optimally prepare you for this challenging test, by going through the Job Practice Area and by offering a realistic test exam.
You will learn how to:
- Develop and implement a risk-based IT audit strategy in compliance with IT audit standards
- Evaluate the effectiveness of an IT governance structure
- Ensure that the IT organizational structure and human resources (personnel) management support the organization’s strategies and objectives
- Review the information security policies, standards, and procedures for completeness and alignment with generally accepted practices
This training is intended to professionals who have already IT experience. It is recommended for the participants to have a detailed knowledge of the CISA Job Practice Area and having read through the CISA Review Manual prior to taking the course and, ideally, to have several years of professional experience in different areas of IT.
The CISA exam preparation course is aimed at all persons who deal with the governance, audit or security of information systems, such as:
- Chief Information Officers
- Security Officers
- Compliance Officers
- IT Auditors
- IT project managers
- IT managers
- IT operations officers
- Security consultants
- Consultants and project managers
Participants wishing to achieve CISA certification must meet the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the CISA exam
- At least 5 years of experience in information security
- Comply with ISACA’s «Information Systems Auditing Standards»
- Agree to the «Continuing Education Policy»
The CISA exam is booked separately through ISACA.
It lasts 4 hours (240 minutes) and contains 150 multiple-choice questions.
The cost is US$ 575 for ISACA members and US$ 760 for non-members.
Our instructors are all certified professionals, who bring with them over 20 years of field experience in the domain of IT security.
Our course can be given in English and in French, and includes realistic exam simulations (in English).
This is an intensive 4-days course for advanced participants who have already gone through the CISA Job Practice Area and the CISA Review Manual.
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The training is a combination of directly applicable theory, hands-on exercises, feedback from experience and class interaction.
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Exam pass rate
You will be well prepared for the exam. Counting all our students, almost 100% have been successful.
All our courses are up to date. They have been adapted to the latest changes of the different exams. We are in constant contact with each certification organisation.
The training is a combination of directly applicable theory, hands-on exercises, feedback from experience and class interaction.
You will be well prepared for the exam. Counting all our students, almost 100% have been successful.
All our courses are up to date. They have been adapted to the latest changes of the different exams. We are in constant contact with each certification organisation.
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