The Certified Information Systems AuditorTM (CISA®) is ISACA®'s cornerstone certification. The CISA® certification has been earned by more than 55,000 professionals since inception and is for the IS audit, control, assurance and/or security professionals who wish to set themselves apart from their peers. Since 1978, the CISA® certification has been renowned as the globally recognised achievement for those who control, monitor and assess an organisation's information technology and business systems.
More information on CISA® certification.
The CISA® exam is offered twice yearly in June and December and both diets will be offered in Edinburgh.
Study guides and sample question papers are available from the ISACA® bookstore.
As in previous years the Chapter intends to provide a pre-exam training day on 31 May 2008 which will combine a mock exam with the opportunity for some focussed exam-oriented discussion of key areas of interest and/or difficulty. In the past this has typically centered around more technical areas such as private and public key encryption, the ISO seven layer model and communications concepts generally. In principal we can cover any topics that students wish covered and we will ask for suggestions and input ahead of time.
In addition we will consider any request for additional evening instruction from individuals or companies. This is something we have provided previously but it is dependent on sufficient numbers and a sustained commitment from all involved and there would need to be charge for this service that was proportional to the frequency of sessions and the time given.
It would be helpful if all candidates who wish to attend the training day or are interested in the possibility of additional support for their studies contact the CISA® Training Coordinator. If you know of any candidates for the June exam can you please make them aware of this opportunity and encourage them to participate.
New CISA Online Review CourseISACA® international has launched an online CISA® review course for those unable to attend the Chapter training day. For more details visit the e-learning campus at www.isaca.org/elearning.
When enrolling for the CISA® online review course please use promotion code ISACA175. This will give you a 30 day extension on the subscription for the course and the Chapter will also benefit.
Please note that this may not be a complete list of all those eligible people in Scotland who became CISA® certified in 2008.
| Jawaid Ali | BlueRom Consulting Ltd. |
| Lesley Gilmour | Scottish Power |
| Paul Guckian | Delaney Consulting Ltd. |
| Frank Kavanagh | Capita Group plc |
| Brenda Mojo | Deloitte & Touche LLP |
| Anna Parsons | Ernst & Young LLP |
The Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification is a unique management focused certification that has been earned by over 7,000 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 program. CISM® defines the core competencies and international performance standards that those who have information security management responsibilities must master.
More information on CISM® certification.
The CISM® exam is offered twice yearly in June and December and both diets will be offered in Edinburgh.
Study guides and sample question papers are available from the ISACA® bookstore.
No exam practice sessions have been run to date for this exam. If you would be interested in attending or need help in preparing for the exams please do not hesitate to contact Rory Alsop the CISM® co-ordinator.
Please note that this may not be a complete list of all those eligible people in Scotland who became CISM® certified in 2008.
| Glenn Attridge | The Royal Bank of Scotland |
| Andrew Wagner | Incasoft |
The IT Governance certification is intended to recognise a wide range of professionals for their knowledge and application of IT governance principles and practices. It is designed for professionals who have management, advisory, or assurance responsibilities as defined by a "job practice" consisting of IT governance related tasks and knowledge. Earning this designation will enable professionals to respond to the growing businessdemand for a comprehensive IT governance program that defines responsibility and accountability across the enterprise.
More information on CGEIT certification.
A grandfathering provision is in place for a limited time, allowing highly experienced IT governance professionals to apply for certification without taking the CGEITTM exam. Find out more. The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 October 2008.
