The ISACA Minneapolis Chapter is offering a CISA exam prep course presented by Dr. Lisa McKee, Past President and Certification Director of the ISACA Omaha Chapter. Dr. Lisa McKee is an APMG ISACA Certified Trainer and industry expert. This session is designed as a refresher and prep course for those preparing to take the CISA exam. Participants are expected to have 3-5 years of IT audit experience.
Session Details:
- When: May 18–21, 2026 (Mon–Thu)
- Hours: 9am–3:30pm CST daily*
- *Tuesday, May 19: 9am–Noon only (MN ISACA Annual Meeting & Twins game begin at noon - separate invite will be shared for this event)
- In-person attendees will receive snacks, lunch, and drinks.
- Where: In-Person & Online (Hybrid). Virtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams link via email prior to the event.
- CPE: 25 Credits
Fees:
- ISACA Member: $250
- Non-Member: $500
Study Materials:
- Course materials include ISACA created training slides and practice exam.
- Exam study materials are available for purchase from the ISACA store. These materials are not included with the course materials.
- CISA Review Manual 27th Edition
- CISA Questions, Answers & Explanations Database
- CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual
Conference Room Information:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 5/18 - 5/21 – CISA and Annual Meeting:
- Upon arrival into the RSM Plaza parking ramp, take elevator down to 1st floor, take a right toward the security desk (opposite side of 8th St. Bar and Grill) and there will be another elevator bank where ISACA signs will be. The back left elevators will bring you to 4th floor. Someone from RSM will be posted in front of the elevators.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s IT and business systems. If you are a mid-career professional, CISA can showcase your expertise and assert your ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements. Certification details https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa
General certification requirements:
- Passing score on required examination
- 5 years of experience
- Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
- 120 continuing professional education hours on a rolling 3-year cycle
Trainer: Dr. Lisa McKee
Dr. Lisa McKee is a globally recognized privacy and cybersecurity expert, inventor, and educator with nearly 25 years of experience advising Fortune 500 organizations, financial institutions, leading technology firms, insurers, and healthcare manufacturers. As a Founding Partner at American Security and Privacy, she designs and delivers innovative, real-world solutions that address today’s most complex data protection, governance, and security challenges.
Dr. McKee is the creator of industry-advancing methodologies, including SPARC™, Zero Trust Privacy™, and Privacy Cyberwarfare™, and serves as a trusted virtual Data Protection Officer (vDPO) for international organizations. Her work bridges strategy and execution, helping organizations move beyond compliance into operational, scalable privacy and security practices.
A recognized leader in her field, Dr. McKee has received global honors such as Forttuna’s Data Privacy Leader of the Year (2024) and IATOP’s Privacy and Security Expert of the Year (2025) and is featured in Marquis Who’s Who in America (2024–2025). She actively contributes to shaping global standards through her work with NIST, ISACA, and ASC X9.
In addition to her industry work, Dr. McKee serves as an Associate Professor in Bellevue University’s graduate cybersecurity program, where she brings hands-on, applied learning into the classroom. A published author, international speaker, APMG-certified ISACA trainer, and mentor, she is known for delivering engaging, practical training that empowers professionals to think differently, act strategically, and lead with confidence in privacy and security.
Note: The course will be held with a minimum of 15 registered participants. You may cancel your registration free of charge by the registration deadline. Later cancellations are subject to a charge of half of the course fee. If no cancellation is made and the registrant does not participate in the training, we will charge the full course fee.