ISACA 2027 Student Summit

Explore the Day 2 Workshops

Day 2 Product Workshops offer attendees the flexibility to explore the topics most relevant to their needs by attending any individual workshop or experiencing multiple sessions throughout the day. Each 2-hour workshop is delivered via pre-recorded content, with opportunities to engage directly with speakers through live chat and Q&A. Following the event, participants will complete a survey and select one review manual of their choice, helping them continue their learning journey beyond the workshop experience.

CPE will not be offered with the workshops.

Workshop 1: AI Fundamentals

Bryon Miller, CISA, CISSP
CISO & GRC Director, Zello

AI is a growing technology with diverse use cases and the potential to radically change many industries as it continues to advance. Learners will gain insight into the basics of AI functionality, applications, risk, and ethical considerations. At the completion of this course, learners will be able to: Gain a solid understanding of the fundamental disciplines of AI, effective governance, neural networks, generative AI, AI algorithms, and models. Speak to AI’s core concepts, capabilities, reasoning methods, and limitations in real-world scenarios. Describe machine learning techniques for extracting insights and developing predictive models. Identify risk factors and ethical implications of AI to ensure responsible implementation. Implement strategies for incorporating AI into workflows to improve efficiency and decision making. This Workshop will cover Modules 1 and 2 only.

Workshop 2: IT Risk Fundamentals

Ramona Ratiu, CISA, CISM
Cyber Resilience Testing Program AVP, Zurich Insurance Company Cyber Resilience and IT Risk Management adjunct professor, DePaul University

The IT Risk Fundamentals Course focuses on IT-related risk management and methodology, including risk identification, evaluation and response. The course also describes the principles of IT risk management, the responsibilities and accountability for IT risk, how to build risk awareness, and how to communicate risk. This workshop will cover Modules 1 and 2 only.

Workshop 3: IT Audit Fundamentals

Dr. Mikel Chamblee, CISA
Professor of Cybersecurity, Houston Christian University Cybersecurity & AI Professor, Houston Community College

ISACA’s IT Audit Fundamentals course provides knowledge and performance-based learning that empowers early professionals or those wishing to move into an IT career gain insights into the principles of audit. Through this course, learners can build a foundation of knowledge and skill to be a successful IT auditor. The certificate also serves as a valuable early pathway toward earning ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor^®(CISA^®). The course enables users to build a foundation of knowledge and skills to be a successful IT auditor. Through this course candidates will explore: The Audit Function; Controls, Risk, and Audit; Performing an Audit; IT Environment and Components; Specific Audit Subjects; and Emerging Technologies. This Workshop will cover Modules 1 and 2 only.

Workshop 4: Certified Cybersecurity Specialist

Chris Sayaovang, CISSP, CRISC, CISM, GISF, SAFe SM
Information Technology, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior, Northwestern Mutual

The Certified Cybersecurity Specialist (CCS) certification confirms your applied understanding of foundational principles and the ability to translate them into risk‑informed decisions under realistic constraints. This Workshop will cover Modules 1 and 2 only.