CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide - Softcover

Cannon, David L.; Bergmann, Timothy S.; Pamplin, Brady

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9780782144383: CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Study Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0782144381 ISBN 13: 9780782144383

Publisher: Sybex, 2006

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Demand for qualified and certified information systems (IS) auditors has increased dramatically since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Now you can prepare for CISA certification, the one certification designed specifically for IS auditors, and improve your job skills with this valuable book. Not only will you get the valuable preparation you need for the CISA exam, you?ll also find practical information to prepare you for the real world. This invaluable guide contains:

Authoritative coverage of all CISA exam objectives, including:

The IS Audit Process.
IT Governance.
Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management.
IT Service Delivery and Support.
Protection of Information Assets.
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.

Practical information that will prepare you for the real world such as:

Secrets of successful auditing.
Government regulations at a glance.
Incident handling checklist.
Scenarios providing insight into professional audit systems and controls.

Additional exam and career preparation tools such as:

Challenging chapter review questions.
A glossary of terms.
Tips on preparing for exam day.
Information on related certifications.

A free CD-ROM with:

Advanced testing software with challenging chapter review questions plus bonus practice exams so you can test your knowledge.
Flashcards that run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

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From the Back Cover:

Take charge of your career with certification that can increase your marketability. Demand for information systems auditors has increased dramatically since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Now you can prepare for CISA certification and improve your job skills with the targeted training you'll receive in this valuable book.

With clear instruction on CISA exam content areas, tasks, and knowledge skills, as well as challenging chapter review questions, a full glossary of terms, and plenty of real-world scenarios, this essential guide offers the valuable preparation you need for the CISA exam—then goes beyond it with practical information to prepare you for the real world.

INSIDE YOU'LL FIND:

Authoritative coverage of all CISA exam objectives

The IS Audit Process
IT Governance
Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
IT Service Delivery and Support
Protection of Information Assets
Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Practical information to prepare you for the real world

Secrets of successful auditing
Government regulations at a glance
Incident handling checklist
Real-world scenarios for insight into professional audit systems and controls

Additional exam and career preparation tools

Challenging chapter review questions
Glossary of terms
Preparing for exam day
Related certifications

Featured on the CD

SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes challenging chapter review questions plus bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce what you've learned with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

About the Author:

David L. Cannon, CISA, CCSP, is President of CertTest Training Center, a leading CISA training provider. He has over fifteen years of experience in IT training and consulting.

Timothy S. Bergmann, PMP, is Director of Education for CertTest Training. He has over twenty years of experience in IT training and management.

Brady Pamplin, an instructor at CertTest Training, has over thirty years of experience in IT, including systems design and administration, project management, database administration, and disaster recovery planning.

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