Review Course for CISA Summer 2019 Exam (Multi-Day Event)

Starts:  Jul 9, 2019 08:30 (ET)
Ends:  Jul 12, 2019 16:00 (ET)

DETAILS

The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 4-day review course for the Summer 2019 Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA) Exam. The CISA® review course will provide practical advice on preparing for the CISA exam and specific instruction regarding the job practice areas addressed by CISA as defined by ISACA® International.

The dates of this course are: July 9 - 12, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM.

Course Location: GMU Arlington, Founders Hall Room 308

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This event is intended for anyone sitting for the CISA Exam window. Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.

EXAM REGISTRATION

The CISA exam will be offered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT) during 3 testing windows per year. 

Registration for the CISA exam is administered by ISACA®, not the GWDC. Registering for this review course does not register you for the exam.

» Details on Exam Registration 

Re-take Discount

Students who take this GWDC review class and do not pass the corresponding Exam are eligible for a one-time 50% discount on the next review class offered by the GWDC for the exam. Please read the full policy for discount details.

» Discount Details

AGENDA

Day 1

Module 1 - The Process of Auditing Information Systems

Module 2 - Governance and Management of IT

Day 2

Module 3 - Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

Day 3

Module 4 - Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support

Day 4

Module 5 - Protection of Information Assets

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Tyler Harding

CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CGEIT, CAP, CEH, FITSP-A, FITSP-M

Mr. Harding is a Principal with Kearney & Company, P.C. (Kearney) with more than 20 years of professional experience serving CIOs, CFOs, and Inspector Generals in the federal government. Mr. Harding’s expertise is in information security, with a special emphasis on Federal security requirements for civilian and Intelligence agencies. He has led engagement teams to perform Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) assessments, privacy reviews, Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) No. 16 engagements, IT general control reviews, application control reviews, compliance evaluations of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) implementations, and network security penetration tests (ethical hacking). Mr. Harding also has supported numerous Federal Financial Statement Audits (FSAs) and conducted Information Technology (IT) controls testing in accordance with the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). Prior to Kearney, Mr. Harding held leadership roles at KPMG, IBM, Corio, and PwC. In addition to his responsibilities at Kearney, Mr. Harding is actively involved in the information security field. He has taught a CISA Review Class twice a year for the past 16 years on behalf of the Washington, D.C., Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) Chapter, as well as a review course for the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. Mr. Harding also is actively involved with the Federal IT Security Institute, teaching an IT auditor review course for the FITSP:A certification. For both ISACA and FITSI, Mr. Harding has developed teaching materials and courseware to aid participants in passing the CISA and FITSP:A exams.

Jim Wiggins

CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISM, SCNA, SCNP, CAP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M

Jim possesses over 17 years direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 13 years focused on information systems security. He has an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses targeted at federal and government contracting clients. Additionally, Jim is the executive director of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)6, non-profit organization that provides a role-based IT security certification program targeted at the federal workforce.Jim is also the executive director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity that is running the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA).In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators® Association (FISSEA) named him "Educator of the Year" for the impact he is making in the federal workforce.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

 

Materials Provided During the Course

Participants receive a Study Guide to help them prepare for the CISA exam. The Study Guide contains a presentation, a case study, and 20 quiz questions for each domain in the official CISA Review Manual. The Study Guide contains additional material such as suggested study approach, exam taking tips, list of "must know" vocabulary terms, and other suggested readings to aid participants in their exam preparation.

Study Materials

The instructors highly recommend that students purchase the CISA Review Manual and the CISA Review Questions, Answers, and Explanations Database - 12 Month. Below are the study materials available for purchase from the ISACA Bookstore:

  • CISA Review Manual
  • CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual
  • CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanation Database - 12 month subscription

**It is highly recommended to order these at the earliest opportunity to avoid any possible delays in their availability for the start of the program.

 

Additional Study Resources

Candidates should review the Exam Candidate Guide as part of their study program. We've included additional resources for exam candidates on our Certifications page, including links to ISACA resources and Knowledge Center study groups.

Special Instructions 

ISACA® Members from Other Chapters: You will need to bring your ISACA® Membership Card to the event to verify your ISACA® Membership.

Requests for Assistance: If you require assistance for an audio, visual, or other disability, please contact the Certifications Director, Clifton Persaud,  the event planner to discuss your needs as soon as possible.  We need as much advance notice as possible to determine whether requests can be accommodated. Thank You.

 

CPE INFORMATION

Earn up to 28 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in the area of Specialized Knowledge. The ISACA® GWDC is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: http://www.learningmarket.org.

CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey

CPEs will be distributed along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present the full four days to receive full CPE credit.

CPE-Related Details

  • Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
  • Program Knowledge Level: None
  • Delivery Method: In Person

REGISTRATION DETAILS

 

Costs

GWDC Members: $450 (Special 45th Anniversary Discount)

Other ISACA Members: $850

Non-Members: $900

» Become an ISACA Member

 

Cancellation

If you are unable to attend an event, you can cancel your registration. All cancellations must be received three days before the start of the course. A $15 cancellation fee is charged.

To cancel, log into the My Registration page linked in your confirmation e-mail and click the UNREGISTER link.

Location

George Mason University, Arlington Campus
3351 Fairfax Drive
Founders Hall Room 308
Arlington, VA 22201

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