Synopses & Reviews
Take charge of your career with CISA certificationPrepare for CISA certification and improve your job skills with the training you'll receive in this valuable book. Covering the very latest version of the exam, it's packed with instruction on all exam content areas, including the most up-to-date regulations, IS auditing best practices, and compliances. You'll find practical exercises and plenty of real-world scenarios—just what you need for the CISA exam, and beyond.
Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day—more than 500 questions included
Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
FEATURED ON THE CD
SYBEX TEST ERNGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
Also on CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.
Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
Synopsis
Prepare for CISA certification and improve your job skills with the training you'll receive in this valuable book. Covering the very latest version of the exam, it's packed with instruction on all exam content areas, including the most up-to-date regulations, IS auditing best practices, and compliances. You'll find practical exercises and plenty of real-world scenarios—just what you need for the CISA exam, and beyond.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Synopsis
Building on the proven approach of other Sybex Study Guides, this book takes the exam Content Areas, and Tasks and Knowledge Areas, and breaks them down for the reader in a clear and concise manner. The book will cover:
* 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.
The book comes complete with Exam Essentials, Chapter Review Questions, and Real-World Scenarios, as well as two bonus Practice Exams, Flashcards, and a Glossary of Terms.
About the Author
David L. Cannon, CISA, CCSP, is President and founder of CertTest Training Center, a leading CISA training provider. David has over 15 years of IT training and consulting experience in such industries as IT operations, security, system administration, and management. He teaches CISA preparation courses across the country and wrote the first edition of this book, which received high praise from CISA candidates.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Assessment Test.
Chapter 1: Secrets of a Successful IS Auditor.
Chapter 2: Audit Process.
Chapter 3: IT Governance.
Chapter 4: Networking Technology.
Chapter 5: Life Cycle Management.
Chapter 6: IT Service Delivery.
Chapter 7: Information Asset Protection.
Chapter 8: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
Appendix A: About the Companion CD.
Glossary.
Index.