ISACA and PES Conduct CISA Job Practice Analysis to
Reflect IT Auditors’ Evolving Responsibilities
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA (16 December 2009)—ISACA, a professional association and worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance, has engaged Professional Examination Service (PES) to conduct an international job practice analysis that will form the basis of the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examination beginning in June 2011.
Since its introduction in 1978, the CISA credential has become recognized and adopted worldwide as a symbol of excellence in information technology (IT) audit, and has been earned by more than 70,000 professionals. PES has been ISACA’s credentialing partner since 1987.
“A new job analysis is conducted at least every five years to keep ahead of the changing, vital role of IT auditing and the complexities of continually evolving information systems,” said Howard Nicholson, CISA, CGEIT, chair of ISACA’s Credentialing Board.
The CISA job practice analysis, which began in October 2009, seeks input from a global representation of ISACA stakeholders. Working with ISACA’s CISA Job Practice Analysis Task Force, PES will facilitate independent reviews with content experts to create a detailed description of the tasks performed by, and knowledge required of, IT auditors. The results will be validated through a web-based survey distributed to current CISAs worldwide.
“The findings of the CISA job practice analysis are carefully considered and directly influence the development of new test specifications to ensure that the CISA examination reflects the most current best practices,” said Nicholson.
Additional information on ISACA’s certifications is available at www.isaca.org/certification.
About PES
Since 1941, Professional Examination Service (PES) has provided the full scope of assessment and advisory services to organizations representing a broad range of professions, in support of professional licensure and certification, training, and continuing professional education. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the public welfare through credentialing, PES specializes in the delivery of tailored services that meet the unique needs of each client. To learn more, visit PES online at www.proexam.org.
About ISACA®
With more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 countries, ISACA® (www.isaca.org) is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information systems assurance and security, enterprise governance of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the ISACA® Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and control standards. It also administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®), Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) designations.
ISACA developed and continually updates the COBIT®, Val IT™ and Risk IT frameworks, which help IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance responsibilities and deliver value to the business.
Media Contacts:
Kristen Kessinger, +1.847.660.5512, kkessinger@isaca.org
Deborah Vohasek, +1.847.660.5566, dvohasek@isaca.org
Joanne Duffer, +1.847.660.5564, jduffer@isaca.org
ISACA
3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
USA
