Should I Become a Member?

Yes, if you want to:

• Become better at your job. ISACA provides access to leading-edge research, both as an association and through its affiliated IT Governance Institute. ISACA also pursues publication exchanges with other organizations to provide our members with access to their research.
  
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• Support your profession.
  • ISACA’s Standards Board defines, develops and promulgates IS audit standards which establish a quality baseline by which other IT audit and control activities are measured.
  • ISACA’s affiliation with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has been instrumental in rating the international information technology guidelines issued by IFAC.

• Increase your value to your employer by expanding your skill set.
  • Each year, Computer Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Conferences around the world offer members discounted access to a variety of hot-topic workshops conducted by internationally known instructors.
  • ISACA chapters offer education on a monthly basis. 
  • ISACA Journal features articles on topics of immediate interest to the IS audit and control community.  The bimonthly journal is provided free to all members.
    Or, visit the Apple App Store and search for "ISACA Journal" to download the free app from your iPhone, iTouch or iPad.

• Expand your network of business contacts.
  • Membership in one of more than190 ISACA chapters with members in 160 countries immediately puts you in contact with a local circle of peers with similar job responsibilities and concerns.
  • ISACA conferences expand your network even further and chapter websites, Internet newsletters, and listservs allow members to share advice on topics of professional interest.

• Highlight your expertise by earning a professional credential.
  • The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation recognizes educational achievement in IS audit competence, including standards and practices; organization and management; processes; integrity, confidentiality and availability; and software development, acquisition and maintenance.
  • The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification measures understanding of the intricacies involved in setting up and managing an enterprisewide information security program.
  • The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification recognizes a wide range of professionals for their knowledge and application of enterprise IT governance principles and practices.
  • The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification is intended to recognize a wide range of professionals for their knowledge of enterprise risk.

• Position yourself to participate in a global marketplace. ISACA's international membership offers opportunities to learn more about business cultures, priorities, and practices from around the world.

• Support the future of your profession.ISACA is preparing model curricula for information systems auditing at the undergraduate and graduate levels ensuring that the research essential to the next generation of IS audit and control specialists continues.

• Position yourself for management opportunities.
  • ISACA allows members to practice leadership skills through its chapters and its International boards, committees and task forces.
  • The ISACA-sponsored Leadership Conference offers chapter leaders the opportunity to exchange best practices and develop leadership and management skills.