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Cybersecurity Audit Certificate Review Course
March 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT
GWDC Members $125, Non-GWDC Members $200
It’s not just the high cost to an organization in the event of a breach, but the inevitability of an attack that makes cybersecurity critical. With the increasing number of cyberthreats, it is becoming critical for the audit plan in every organization to include cybersecurity. As a result, auditors are increasingly being required to audit cybersecurity processes, policies and tools to provide assurance that their enterprise has appropriate controls in place. Vulnerabilities in cybersecurity can pose serious risks to the entire organization—making the need for IT auditors well-versed in cybersecurity audit greater than ever.
ISACA’s Cybersecurity Audit Certificate Program provides audit/assurance professionals with the knowledge needed to excel in cybersecurity audits. It provides security professionals with an understanding of the audit process, and IT risk professionals with an understanding of cyber-related risk and mitigating controls.
This course is intended for anyone wanting to strengthen their cybersecurity audit skills as well as those students preparing for the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate exam.
Registration closes on March 18 @ 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.
Course Overview
March 19
The course will be held on March 19, 2025 from
8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
Add this event to your calendar using the Add to Calendar link at the bottom of the page.
Virtual Event
The course will be held using Zoom.
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.
GWDC Member Fee – $125
The fee for GWDC Members is $125 for the course.
The fee for all other registrants is $200 for the course.
To become a member and take advantage of the member rate for our events, among other benefits, join ISACA and select the Greater Washington D.C. Chapter as your local chapter.
Earn up to 9 CPEs
Attendees can earn up to 9 CPEs for this event.
Participants must respond to all the poll questions via the Zoom polling feature or chat log in order to receive NASBA CPE credits. The GWDC will not be responsible for the participant’s inability to respond to the polls.
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Agenda
The course cover the following domains for the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate:
- Security Frameworks & Best Practices
- Threat Assessment & Management
- Authorization Processes & Governance
- Asset, Configuration, Change & Patch Management Practices
- Enterprise Identity & Information Access Management
- Cyber & Legal Regulatory Requirements
Instructor
Sushila Nair
CISSP, GIAC GSTRT, GSNA GDSA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CCAK
Sushila Nair is the CEO of Cybernetic LLC and former Vice President of Capgemini’s North American Cybersecurity practice, where she played a crucial role in driving secure digital transformation on a global scale. With over 30 years of experience in computing infrastructure, business, and security risk analysis, Sushila has established herself as a leading authority in the cybersecurity domain. Her career highlights include serving as Vice President responsible for global security offers at NTT DATA Services, a decade of leading her own IT and cybersecurity company across major UK cities, and serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and trusted advisor to boards, where she honed her expertise in protecting organizations from evolving digital threats. Recognized through the top cybersecurity leader award by Security Magazine, Sushila’s influence in the industry is undeniable.
An esteemed thought leader, Sushila has shared her insights on prestigious platforms such as RSA Conference and ISACA’s global events. Her active participation in ISACA’s global emerging trends working group and her leadership as President of ISACA’s Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter underscore her dedication to advancing the field of cybersecurity. In 2024, her commitment to nurturing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and promoting diversity in the industry was honored with the prestigious ISACA Technology for Humanity Award.
Cybersecurity Audit Certificate Exam
The exam is be offered via Computer-Based Testing (CBT).
Registration and administration of the exam is handled by ISACA®, not the GWDC. Registering for this review course does not register you for the exam.
For full details on this certificate, visit the ISACA’s Cybersecurity Audit Certificate page.
Exam Preparation
For students who wish to take the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate exam, it is highly recommended that the prospective candidates should purchase the official study guide.
Event Questions and Policies
Cancellation and Refunds
Cancellation and refund for advance registrations is allowed if cancellations are submitted through the registration system by the date registration closes. Refunds vary depending on the date of cancellation and cost of the event. See ISACA GWDC Event Policies for details.
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CPE Information
Earn up to 9 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.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Define the roles and responsibilities of a cybersecurity auditor
- Understand security frameworks to identify best practices
- Assess the threats with the help of vulnerability management tools
- Explain all aspects of cybersecurity governance
- Manage enterprise identity and information access
- Recall the definitions of cybersecurity processes and components related to cybersecurity operations
- Define threat and vulnerability management
- Build and deploy secure authorization processes
- Describe the concepts of firewall, wireless and network security technologies in reducing the risk of cyber attack
CPE-Related Details
- Prerequisites and Advance Preparation: While not required, professionals who possess a fundamental understanding of cybersecurity concepts and prior audit experience will be best positioned to succeed in this course and the Cybersecurity Audit Certificate Exam.
- Program Knowledge Level: Basic
- Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
- Field of Study: Information Technology – Technical