ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter
Serving ISACA GWDC Members since 1974
Upcoming Chapter Events
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For information on our event policies, see https://isaca-gwdc.org/event-policies/.
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CISA Spring 2022 Review Course
March 19, 2022 @ 8:30 am - April 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm EDT
GWDC Member $400, Non-GWDC Member $800The GWDC is sponsoring an intensive 4-day review course for the Certified Information System Auditor® (CISA®) exam. This 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® Global. The dates of this course are four (4) consecutive Saturdays: March 19th and 26th, April 2nd and 9th from 8:30 am to 5 pm eastern.
Please register by March 16, 2022.
Who Should Attend?
This event is intended for anyone sitting for the CISA Exam. Students are expected to have prepared for the exam prior to attending the course.
CISA Exam Information
The CISA exam will be offered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
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 the Certification and 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.
COURSE DETAILS AND PREPARATION
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
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 instructor highly recommends 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 and other resources on the ISACA CISA page as part of their study program.
Meet the Instructor
Jim Wiggins
CISSP-ISSEP, CISM, CISA, CySA+, SCNA, SCNP, CAP, IAM, IEM, SSCP, CEH, ECSA, CHFI, LPT, TICSA, CIWSA, Security+, and MCSE: Security and FITSP-M
Jim has over 23 years direct experience in the design, operation, management, and auditing of information technology systems, with the past 18 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.
Jim is the founder and 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, which is a 501(c)3 public charity that runs the Wounded Warrior Cyber Combat Academy (W2CCA).
Currently, as a contractor, Jim provides education and training support for the Federal Network Resilience Division at DHS and its Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation program.
In 2011, the Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association (FISSEA) named him "Educator of the Year" for the impact he continues to make in the federal workforce. In 2019, Federal Computer Week (FCW) Named Jim to the "Federal 100" for his work to tirelessly promote cybersecurity education across all branches of the federal government.
Additional Details
Specific Instructions:
- Group Internet-Based. Zoom link delivered prior to the start of the course.
- Prior to the event, participants must install the Zoom app on their respective devices. Participants using the web-based Zoom or calling via the phone may not be entitled to CPE credits.
- Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits.
- ISACA Greater Washington, D.C. will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
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 directed to the Associate Director of Registrations at registrations@isaca-gwdc.org.
CPE Information
Earn up to 32 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit in the area of Information Technology. The ISACA® Greater Washington, D.C. 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 the full day and respond to polling questions 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: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet based
- Field of Study: Information Technology - Technical