ISACA

ISACA is an international professional association focused on IT (information technology) governance. On its IRS filings, it is known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, although ISACA now goes by its acronym only. ISACA currently offers 8 certification program as well as other micro-certificates.
History
ISACA originated in United States in 1967, when a group of individuals working on auditing controls in computer systems started to become increasingly critical of the operations of their organizations. They identified a need for a centralized source of information and guidance in the field. In 1969, Stuart Tyrnauer, an employee of the (later) Douglas Aircraft Company, incorporated the group as the Auditors Association (EDPAA). Tyrnauer served as the body's founding chairman for the first three years. In 1976 the association formed an education foundation to undertake large-scale research efforts to expand the knowledge of and value accorded to the fields of governance and control of information technology.
The association became the Information Systems Audit and Control Association in 1994.
the organization had dropped its long title and branded itself as ISACA.
In March 2016, ISACA bought the CMMI Institute, which is behind the Capability Maturity Model Integration.
In January 2020, ISACA updated and refreshed its look and digital presence, introducing a new logo.
Current status
ISACA currently serves more than 170,000 constituents (members and professionals holding ISACA certifications) in more than 180 countries. The job titles of members are such as IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, regulator, chief information officer, chief information security officer and internal auditor. They work in nearly all industry categories. There is a network of ISACA chapters with more than 225 chapters established in over 180 countries. Chapters provide education, resource sharing, advocacy, networking and other benefits.
Major publications
COBIT ISACA Framework
Frameworks,Standards and Models
Blockchain Framework and Guidance
Risk IT Framework
IT Audit Framework - (ITAF™): A Professional Practices Framework for IT Audit, 4th Edition
Business Model for Information Systems (BMIS)
Capability Maturity Model Integrated(CMMI)
Information System Control Journal
Insights and Expertise
Audit Programs and tools
Publications - over 200 professional publications and Guidance on Audit & Assurance, Emerging Technology, Governance, Information Security, Information Technology, Privacy, Risk. Some of the topics include:
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Certification Exam Prep Guides for CISA, CRISC, CISM, CGEIT, CDPSE, CET and several Certificate Courses
Cloud Computing
COBIT
Compliance
Cybersecurity
Data Governance
Data Science
Internet of Things
Network Infrastructure
Software Development
Threats and Controls
Vendor Management
Young Professionals
White Papers - Over 200 white papers on a range of contemporary topics
News and Trends
Certifications
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA,1978)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM, 2002)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT, 2007)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC, 2010)
Cybersecurity Practitioner Certification (CSX-P, 2015)
Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE, 2020)
Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA, 2021)
Certified in Emerging Technology (CET, 2021)
The CSX-P, ISACA's first cybersecurity certification, was introduced in the summer of 2015. It is one of the few certifications that require the individual to work in a live environment, with real problems, to obtain a certification. Specifically, the exam puts test takers in a live network with a real incident taking place. The student's efforts to respond to the incident and fix the problem results in the type of score awarded.
Certificates
IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate
IT Risk Fundamentals Certificate
Certificate of Cloud Auditing Knowledge
Cybersecurity Audit Certificate
Computing Fundamentals Certificate
Networks and Infrastructure Fundamentals Certificate
Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate
Software Development Fundamentals Certificate
Data Science Fundamentals Certificate
Cloud Fundamentals Certificate
Blockchain Fundamentals Certificate
IoT Fundamentals Certificate
Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Certificate
COBIT Design and Implementation
Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework Using COBIT 2019
COBIT Foundation
COBIT 5 Certificates
See also
Information assurance
Information Security
Information security management system
IT risk
Risk IT Framework
COBIT
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)
(ISC)²
Information Systems Security Association
List of international professional associations
References
External links
ISACA official webpage
Official ISACA CSX webpage
Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning )(Framework)
Information technology organizations
Computer security organizations
Auditing organizations
Organizations established in 1967
Professional accounting bodies