Which is better, the CISA or the CISSP?

Professionals in the core IT Security management or administration fields should pursue CISSP certification, whereas individuals interested in or working in the auditing profession should pursue CISA certification. The average incomes for both certificates, however, are relatively significant. This CISSP & CISA Combo training program was created to deliver you with the best of possibilities of both these premier certifications in a single source.

Is it worthwhile to invest in a CISA?

It depends on your career aspirations. Information system auditing is the focus of CISA, and this certification is for you if you want to work in auditing, which is a high-paying job in the IT industry.

Is CISA more simple than CISSP?

CISA is considered the less technical of the two exams, whereas the CISSP is often recognized as a difficult test for even the most seasoned IT professionals. However, with adequate preparation, both examinations can be passed easily.

Is it better to get a CISA or a CISSP?

Although there are numerous similarities between the two certifications, the focus of each differs. The CISA certification is required if you want to work as an IT Auditor. For the majority of cybersecurity professions, the CISSP certification is your best bet first, and then you can add the CISA certification to expand your career options in the future.

Is there any point in getting a CISSP if you already have a CISA?

Both CISSP and CISA certifications are involved in specialization in information security and auditing, respectively, and they complement one another effectively. With this additional certification, the value of your CISA will undoubtedly increase.

Information Security Auditor Online Training Course

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Overview

The Information Security Auditor training course from InfosecTrain is an excellent opportunity to enhance the market value for all information security professionals. This training program offers both the CISSP and CISA certifications bundled together in a single training program. The course is targeted at information security professionals who want to achieve both renowned certifications and boost their career potentials to the next level.

This CISSP & CISA combo training online course will help you improve your overall knowledge of information security audits. It will allow you to analyze a variety of Real-World scenarios to better understand the reasons for information system breaches and attacks, as well as how to deal with them.

The CISA offered by ISACA is the gold standard for individuals who audit, assess, regulate, and monitor an organization’s information technology systems worldwide. It is a worldwide recognized certification for Information Systems audit control, assurance, and security professionals.

The CISSP is a vendor-neutral certification offered by ISC². The CISSP credential certifies your ability to design, develop, implement, and manage a cybersecurity program.

The CISSP certification focuses on secure information system implementation, operation, and maintenance. The CISA certification, as its name suggests, focuses on information system auditing.

Why Choose CISSP and CISA Certification Together?

With the world moving forward with increasing reliance and dependence on technology and its verticals, cybersecurity breaches and attacks are a significant problem for businesses all over the world. As a result, professional opportunities in the information security field have increased significantly over the years, and information Security Auditors are in massive demand in the market. Consider becoming an Information Security Auditor if you want to make the next best career move in the realm of information security & cyber security.

The Information Security Auditor online training course, which combines the CISSP and CISA certifications, will provide cybersecurity professionals with a double-edged advantage over their counterparts in the business. It will improve their job possibilities while also assisting them in their financial growth.

Target Audience

This Information Security Auditor training program is for cyber security professionals who are eager to achieve both the CISSP and CISA certifications and become an ‘Information Security Auditor’. It is particularly aimed at:

Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Officer
Director of Security
Security Systems Engineer
IT Director/Manager
Security Analyst
Security Consultant
Security Architect
Security Manager
Security Auditor
Network Architect
System Analysts

and for those who would like to be a qualified and certified auditor.

Pre-requisites

CISSP :

Minimum 5 years of cumulative paid full-time work experience in two or more of the 8 domains of the (ISC)² CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK)
One-year experience waiver can be earned with a 4-year college degree, or regional equivalent or additional credential from the (ISC)² approved list.

CISA:

A minimum of 5 years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work experience (as described in the CISA job practice areas) is required for certification. Substitutions and waivers of such experience, to a maximum of 3 years, maybe obtained as follows:

A maximum of 1 year of information systems experience OR 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can be substituted for 1 year of experience.
A master’s degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Exam Information

Here is a detailed outlook on Information Security Auditor Exam Information- Information Security Auditor Training Course is a combo course so it consists of two certifications, CISSP certification and CISA certification.

FOR CISSP

Exam Name	CISSP CAT	CISSP Linear
Exam Duration	4 hours	6 hours
Number of Questions	175	250
Exam Format	Multiple-choice and advanced innovative items	Multiple-choice and advanced innovative items
Passing Score	700 out of 1000 point	700 out of 1000 point
Language	English	French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish-Modern, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean

FOR CISA

Exam Name	CISA
Exam Duration	4 hours
Number of Questions	150
Exam Format	Multiple-choice
Passing Score	450 out of 800
Language	English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Turkish

Note:

CISSP® is a registered mark of The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium ((ISC)2).
We are not authorized training partner of (ISC)2.

Learning path

Course 1

CISSP
Course 2

CISA
Master's Certificate

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Course Objectives

The ‘Information Security Auditor’ training program is based on the best market practices and is designed to follow the objectives stated below:

To provide in-depth training on all the domains of the mentioned certifications as per the officially sanctioned syllabus.
To transform the professionals into highly skilled ‘Information Security Auditors’.
To offer hands-on experience to help the professionals deal with real-life IT security auditing issues.
To understand and work with all the domains in CISSP and job practice areas in CISA.

Course Content

CISSP:

Security and Risk Management Domain
Asset Security Domain
Security Architecture and Engineering Domain
Communication and Network Security Domain
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Domain
Security Assessment and Testing Domain
Security Operations Domain
Software Development Security

CISA:

The Process of Auditing Information Systems
Governance & Management of IT
Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation
Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
Protection of Information Assets

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