ISACA

Today we want to talk about ISACA, a topic that has become increasingly relevant in recent years. From its origins to its impact on today's society, ISACA has been the subject of multiple studies and research that seek to understand its influence on our daily lives. From its most technical aspects to its emotional implications, ISACA is a topic that has sparked the interest of experts and fans alike. Throughout this article, we will examine different aspects of ISACA, from its history to its role today, with the aim of shedding light on this phenomenon and offering a comprehensive perspective on its importance and relevance in our modern world.

Information Systems Audit and Control Association
AbbreviationISACA
Formation1969
Type501(c)(6)
23-7067291[1]
PurposeTo advance the pursuit of digital trust and the positive potential of technology.
HeadquartersSchaumburg, Illinois
Coordinates42°3′10.9794″N 88°2′11.9754″W / 42.053049833°N 88.036659833°W / 42.053049833; -88.036659833
Region
Global
Membership
169,000 (as of Dec 2022)
Official language
English
Erik Prusch
John De Santis
Revenue
Increase USD $100.36 million (2022)
ExpensesIncrease USD $107.80 million (2022)
Staff
300+ (2022)
Volunteers
2,400 (2023)
Websitewww.isaca.org
Formerly called
EDP Auditors Association
[2][3][4]

ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT (information technology) governance. On its IRS filings, it is known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, although ISACA now goes by its acronym only.[1][5][6] ISACA currently offers 8 certification programs, as well as other micro-certificates.

History

ISACA originated in United States in 1967,[5] when a group of individuals working on auditing controls in computer systems started to become increasingly critical of the operations of their organizations. They identified a need for a centralized source of information and guidance in the field. In 1969, Stuart Tyrnauer, an employee of the (later) Douglas Aircraft Company, incorporated the group as the EDP Auditors Association (EDPAA).[7] Tyrnauer served as the body's founding chairman for the first three years. In 1976 the association formed an education foundation to undertake large-scale research efforts to expand the knowledge of and value accorded to the fields of governance and control of information technology.

The association became the Information Systems Audit and Control Association in 1994.[8]

By 2008 the organization had dropped its long title and branded itself as ISACA.[9]

In March 2016, ISACA bought the CMMI Institute, which is behind the Capability Maturity Model Integration.[10]

In January 2020, ISACA updated and refreshed its look and digital presence, introducing a new logo.[11]

Current status

ISACA currently serves more than 170,000 constituents (members and professionals holding ISACA certifications) in more than 180 countries.[12] The job titles of members are such as IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, regulator, chief information officer, chief information security officer and internal auditor. They work in nearly all industry categories. There is a network of ISACA chapters with more than 225 chapters established in over 180 countries. Chapters provide education, resource sharing, advocacy, networking and other benefits.[13]

Major publications

Certifications

  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA,1978)[14]
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM, 2002)[14]
  • Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT, 2007)[14]
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC, 2010)[14]
  • Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification (CSX-P, 2015)[15]
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE, 2020)[16]
  • Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA, 2021)[17][18]
  • Certified in Emerging Technology (CET, 2021)[19][20]

The CSX-P, ISACA's first cybersecurity certification, was introduced in the summer of 2015. It is one of the few certifications that require the individual to work in a live environment, with real problems, to obtain a certification. Specifically, the exam puts test takers in a live network with a real incident taking place. The student's efforts to respond to the incident and fix the problem results in the type of score awarded.[21]

Certificates

  • IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate
  • IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate
  • Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge
  • Cybersecurity Audit Certificate
  • Computing Fundamentals Certificate
  • Networks and Infrastructure Fundamentals Certificate
  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
  • Software Development Fundamentals Certificate
  • Data Science Fundamentals Certificate
  • Cloud Fundamentals Certificate
  • Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate
  • IoT Fundamentals Certificate
  • Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate
  • COBIT Design and Implementation
  • Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Using COBIT 2019
  • COBIT Foundation
  • COBIT 5 Certificates

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT AND CONTROL ASSOCIATION INC Form 990 2015". ProPublica. 9 May 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2017.
  2. ^ "About us". About ISACA. ISACA. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  3. ^ "ISACA's Annual Reports". Annual Report. ISACA. Retrieved 4 May 2022.
  4. ^ "Board of Directors". Board of Directors. ISACA. Retrieved 21 July 2020.
  5. ^ a b Archived 2 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ Vacca, John (2009). Computer and Information Security Handbook. Morgan Kaufmann Publications. Elsevier Inc. p. 600. ISBN 978-0-12-374354-1.
  7. ^ Katsikas, Sokratis K. (2000). "A Postgraduate Programme on Information and Communication Systems Security". In Qing, Sihan; Eloff, Jan H. P. (eds.). Information Security for Global Information Infrastructures. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. Vol. 47. Springer. p. 50. ISBN 9780792379140. the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA - formerly EDPAA)
  8. ^ Gleim, Irvin N.; Hillison, William A.; Irwin, Grady M. (June 1995). Auditing & systems: objective questions and explanations. 1. Vol. 6 (6 ed.). Gainesville, Florida: Accounting Publications. p. 37. ISBN 9780917537745. In 1994, the association changed its name to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.
  9. ^ Verschoor, Curtis C. (2008). Audit Committee Essentials. John Wiley & Sons. p. 205. ISBN 9780470337073. ISACA - previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association
  10. ^ Loeb, Matt. "ISACA Acquires CMMI Institute". ISACA. Archived from the original on 8 November 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  11. ^ Samuelson, David. "New Look Marks a New Era for ISACA". ISACA. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  12. ^ "History of ISACA". ISACA. Retrieved 9 June 2020.
  13. ^ "About Our Chapter – Isaca". Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  14. ^ a b c d https://www.isaca50.org/files/images/ISACA50_Story_Gallery_Making_the_Mark-Importance_of_Certifications_website%20version.pdf Archived 15 June 2020 at the Wayback Machine [bare URL PDF]
  15. ^ "CSX-P | Cybersecurity Practitioner".
  16. ^ "Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer".
  17. ^ "Shift Your Career into Higher and Higher Gear". Information Technology Certified Associate. ISACA. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  18. ^ "New ISACA certification to help upskill IT professionals". Technology Decisions. Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  19. ^ "Fast Track Your Career in Emerging Technology". Certified in Emerging Technology. ISACA. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  20. ^ Barth, Bradley (21 April 2021). "New certification program trains cyber pros in cloud, IoT and other emerging tech". SC. CyberRisk Alliance, LLC. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
  21. ^ "ISACA is First to Combine Skills-based Cybersecurity Training with per". 16 April 2015.