ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
Serving ISACA GWDC Members since 1974
Upcoming Chapter Events
Below are upcoming chapter conferences, seminars, review courses, and other events. Prior chapter events can also be viewed.
For information on our event policies, see https://isaca-gwdc.org/event-policies/.
Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) Review Course
November 18 @ 8:30 am - November 22 @ 5:00 pm EST
GWDC Member $800, Non-GWDC Member $1,200
The ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter (GWDC) is hosting an intensive 5-day virtual review course for the Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) Exam. This course is designed to provide practical guidance on preparing for the CISA exam and will cover the essential job practice areas as defined by ISACA® Global. Importantly, this course maps directly to the latest version of the CISA exam, released in 2024. The course will run from November 18-22, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern.
This event is ideal for professionals planning to sit for the CISA exam. Attendees are encouraged to prepare in advance to maximize the benefits of the course.
Registration closes on November 17, 2024 @ 3pm.
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 chapter event policy for discount details.
Agenda
Please note, these are estimates as some domains (especially Domains 4 and 5) may span multiple days.
- Day 1: 18% Domain 1 – Information Systems Auditing Process
- Day 2: 18% Domain 2 – Governance & Management of IT
- Day 3: 12% Domain 3 – Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation
- Day 4: 26% Domain 4 – Information Systems Operations & Business Resilience
- Day 5: 26% Domain 5 – Protection of Information Assets
Course Materials and Exam Resources
Materials Provided During the Course
Participants will receive a Student Workbook, including the presentations, case study, and quiz questions for each domain. Additional resources, such as exam tips, vocabulary lists, and recommended readings, will also be provided.
Study Recommendations
The instructor highly recommends that students purchase the CISA Review Manual and the CISA Review Questions, Answers, and Explanations Database – 12 Month ahead of the course date. 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 and other resources on the ISACA CISA page as part of their study program.
Instructors
Jim Wiggins
CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M
Jim has over 28 years of direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 23 years focused on information systems security. He has an extensive background in technical education and specializes in security certification courses aimed at federal and government contracting clients.
Today, Jim is the Founder and Principal of Securible, LLC. Securible is an information security service provider offering cyber training programs to organizations of all sizes. At Securible, Jim has taught IT security certification courses such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Ethical Hacking, RMF, Security+, and other courses requested by Securible’s clients. Currently, he provides education and training support for the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). More information on Securible can be found at: http://www.securible.com.
Jim is also the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federal IT Security Institute (FITSI). FITSI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit certification body accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) under ISO 17024:2012. FITSI offers a role-based IT security certification program targeted at the federal workforce. More information on FITSI can be found at: http://www.fitsi.org.
Additionally, Jim is the Founder and Executive Director of the FITSI Foundation. The FITSI Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that focuses on cyber education and serves as the philanthropic sister organization of the Federal IT Security Institute. The FITSI Foundation operates the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA). More information on the FITSI Foundation can be found at: https://www.fitsifoundation.org.
In 2020, Jim launched a TV show on cybersecurity called “Cybersecurity Today,” which can be viewed in the Washington, DC area. Episodes can also be streamed online at the following website: http://www.cybersecuritytoday.org.
In 2019, FCW named Jim to the “Federal 100” for his tireless efforts to promote cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.
In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) named him “Educator of the Year” for the impact he continues to make on the federal workforce.
Jim holds the following IA/IT security certifications: CISSP, ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CDPSE, CGRC, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M.
Tyler Harding
CPA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CAP, GGEIT, FITSP:A, FITSP:M
Tyler Harding is an Information Security and Compliance professional with over 25 years of experience. Currently, Mr. Harding is a Sr. Technical Advisor on cybersecurity and cloud policy with the Department of Defense, Office of the CIO. Prior to his role at DoD, he has led security and privacy teams to achieve ISO 27001 certifications and clean SOC 2 attestation reports at Amazon.com. While with Amazon Web Services, Tyler was the DoD Security and Compliance Manager and led efforts to accredit AWS cloud services to Impact Levels 4 and 5 under DoD’s Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG). Before joining Amazon in 2019, Tyler spent over 20+ years in public accounting firms such as PWC, KPMG, and Kearney & Company in their respective IT audit practices and led engagement teams through many SOC 1, FISMA, and financial statement audits. Tyler holds numerous certifications including his CPA, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, CGRC, FITSP:A, and FITSP:M.
As a recovering IT auditor, Tyler now enjoys his summers and falls swimming, cycling, and playing an occasional round of golf! Tyler has also supported the ISACA Greater Washington D.C. Chapter for over 20 years by teaching CISA, CISM, and CGEIT review courses.
More Information on CISA
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 CISA and Exam Registration
Virtual Meeting Information
- This event will be presented online through Microsoft Teams.
- The instructor will email students prior to the event with instructions and additional information.
Event Questions and Policies
Registration Questions
If you have any registration questions about this event, please contact the chapter using the Registration Contact Form.
If you have CPE questions after the event has concluded, please contact the chapter using the CPE Contact Form.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.
If ISACA GWDC cancels the event, all registrants will be notified as soon as possible through email at the email address provided during registration. Full refunds will be provided.
Complaint Policy
The GWDC welcomes your comments, complaints, suggestions, questions, and other feedback concerning our website information and services. All complaints should be submitted through the Registration Contact Form.
CPE Information
Earn up to 40 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter 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: www.NASBARegistry.org
CPE Distribution and Evaluation Survey
CPEs will be distributed via e-mail along with the event evaluation survey after the completion of the event. Attendees must be present for the full event to receive full CPE credit.
CPE-Related Details
- Learning Objective: After completing the course, students will be prepared to sit for the CISA exam.
- Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical