ISACA Training in South Africa

AAISM serves as an advanced framework designed for the assessment, governance, and management of security risks associated with artificial intelligence systems.

This instructor-led live training, available online or onsite, targets advanced-level professionals who aim to establish effective security controls and governance practices within enterprise AI environments.

Upon completing this program, participants will be equipped to:

• Evaluate security risks related to AI using industry-recognized methodologies.
• Implement governance models that support the responsible deployment of AI.
• Align AI security policies with both organizational objectives and regulatory expectations.
• Strengthen resilience and accountability in AI-driven operations.

Format of the Course

• Facilitated lectures complemented by expert analysis.
• Practical workshops and assessment-based activities.
• Applied exercises utilising real-world AI governance scenarios.

Course Customization Options

• For bespoke training that aligns with your organizational AI strategy, please contact us to customize the course.

Description:

CISA® stands as the world-renowned and most prestigious certification for professionals operating within the realms of IS audit and IT risk consulting.

Our CISA course offers an intense, competitive, and exam-oriented training programme. With a track record of delivering over 150 CISA training sessions across Europe and globally, having trained more than 1,200 delegates, Net Security’s in-house CISA training material is designed with the primary objective of ensuring candidates pass the ISACA CISA® Exam. Our methodology emphasises a deep understanding of CISA IS auditing concepts alongside extensive practice using ISACA-released question banks from the past three years. Over time, CISA holders have become highly sought after by prominent accounting firms, global banks, advisory and assurance departments, as well as internal audit teams.

While delegates may possess years of IT auditing experience, their approach to solving CISA questionnaires depends heavily on their grasp of globally accepted IT assurance practices. The CISA exam is notoriously challenging due to the close similarities between plausible answer choices, testing your nuanced understanding of global IT auditing standards. To tackle these challenges, we provide top-tier trainers with extensive global experience in delivering CISA training.

The Net Security CISA manual encompasses all exam-relevant concepts, case studies, and Q&A’s across the five CISA domains. Furthermore, trainers provide key supporting materials such as CISA notes, question banks, glossaries, videos, revision documents, exam tips, and mind maps throughout the course.

Goal:

The ultimate goal is to help you pass the CISA examination on your first attempt.

Objectives:

• Apply acquired knowledge in a practical manner that benefits your organisation.
• Deliver audit services in compliance with IT audit standards.
• Provide assurance regarding leadership, organisational structure, and processes.
• Provide assurance on the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of IT assets.
• Provide assurance on IT operations, including service operations and third-party management.
• Provide assurance on the organisation’s security policies, standards, procedures, and controls to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets.

Target Audience:

Finance/CPA professionals, IT professionals, internal and external auditors, and information security and risk consulting professionals.

Description:

Please note that the updated CISM exam content outline applies to examinations commencing on 1 June 2022.

CISM® stands as the most prestigious and rigorous qualification for Information Security Managers worldwide. This credential offers a pathway to join an elite network of peers who are equipped to continuously learn and adapt to the expanding opportunities and challenges within Information Security Management.

Our CISM training methodology delivers comprehensive coverage of the four CISM domains, with a clear emphasis on building conceptual understanding and solving ISACA-published CISM exam questions. This course serves as intensive training and rigorous exam preparation for ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) Examination.

Our instructors strongly recommend that all participants review the ISACA-published CISM QA&E (Questions, Answers and Explanations) as part of their exam preparation. The QA&E is invaluable in helping participants grasp the style of ISACA questions, understand the approach to solving them, and rapidly assimilate CISM concepts during live classroom sessions.
All our trainers possess extensive experience in delivering CISM training. We will thoroughly prepare you for the CISM examination.

Goal:

The primary objective is to help you pass your CISM examination on your first attempt.

Objectives:

• Apply gained knowledge in a practical manner that benefits your organisation
• Establish and maintain an information security governance framework to achieve your organization’s goals and objectives
• Manage information risk to an acceptable level to meet business and compliance requirements
• Establish and maintain information security architectures (people, process, technology)
• Integrate information security requirements into contracts and activities of third parties/ suppliers
• Plan, establish and manage the capability to detect, investigate, respond to, and recover from information security incidents to minimise business impact

Target Audience:

• Security professionals with 3-5 years of front-line experience
• Information security managers or individuals with management responsibilities
• Information security staff and assurance providers requiring an in-depth understanding of information security management, including: CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, privacy officers, risk managers, security auditors, compliance personnel, BCP/DR personnel, and executive and operational managers responsible for assurance functions

Description:

This intensive four-day CGEIT training course provides comprehensive preparation for the examination, aiming to equip you with the knowledge required to successfully pass the challenging CGEIT exam on your first attempt.
The CGEIT qualification is an internationally recognised mark of excellence in IT governance, awarded by ISACA. It is tailored for professionals tasked with managing IT governance or those who hold significant advisory or assurance responsibilities within this domain.
Attaining CGEIT status enhances your market visibility and increases your influence at the executive level.

Objectives:

This seminar is designed to prepare delegates for the CGEIT examination by helping them build upon their existing knowledge and understanding, thereby aligning their readiness with ISACA’s exam requirements.

Target Audience:

The course is intended for IT and business professionals who possess significant experience in IT governance and are preparing to sit for the CGEIT exam.

Description:

This course provides intensive and rigorous exam preparation for ISACA’s Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Examination. The latest four (4) domains from ISACA’s CRISC syllabus are covered, with a strong emphasis on examination success. Official ISACA CRISC Review Manual and Question, Answer and Explanation (Q,A&E) supplements will be provided to all attendees. The Q,A&E resource is exceptional in helping delegates grasp ISACA’s question style, understand the type of answers they seek, and facilitate rapid memory assimilation of the material.

The technical skills and practices promoted and evaluated by ISACA within the CRISC certification form the building blocks for success in this field. Holding the CRISC certification demonstrates your expertise within the profession. With growing demand for professionals possessing risk and control expertise, ISACA’s CRISC has established itself as the preferred certification program for individuals and enterprises worldwide. The CRISC certification signifies a commitment to serving an enterprise and chosen profession with distinction.

Objectives:

• To assist you in passing the CRISC examination on your first attempt.
• Holding this certification will signify your commitment to serving an enterprise with distinction.
• The growing demand for professionals with risk and control skills will enable holders of this certification to secure better positions and salary packages.

You will learn:

• How to help enterprises accomplish business objectives by designing, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining risk-based, efficient, and effective IS controls.
• The technical skills and practices that CRISC promotes, which are the building blocks of success in the field.

Overview:

Cybersecurity expertise is currently in high demand, as organisations worldwide continue to face persistent digital threats. A significant majority of professionals surveyed by ISACA acknowledge this trend and intend to pursue roles that require cybersecurity proficiency.
To address this industry need, ISACA has introduced the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, which offers both education and formal verification of skills in this critical domain.

Key Objectives:

With cyber threats escalating and a global shortage of skilled security professionals intensifying, ISACA's Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate programme provides an efficient pathway to train entry-level staff. It ensures they acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to operate effectively within the cybersecurity landscape.

Target Audience:

This certificate programme is one of the most effective ways to acquire foundational cybersecurity knowledge and begin building your expertise in this essential field.

This training is delivered as an interactive workshop enriched with comprehensive theoretical knowledge. The curriculum is grounded in the official CISA certification framework. Throughout the workshop, we will explore case studies to address specific practical issues. Instruction will be conducted in English (with Polish available upon request), utilizing the ISACA English-language handbook as the primary resource.
 

CISA Exam Content Domains:

• Information System Auditing Process (21%)
• Governance and Management of IT (17%)
• Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%)
• Information Systems Operation and Business Resilience (23%)
• Protection of Information Assets (27%)

Exam Duration: 4 hours
Format: Multiple-choice examination
Number of Questions: 200

Requirements for obtaining the CISA qualification: 

1. Pass the CISA exam. A minimum scaled score of 450 is required to pass.
2. Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
3. Commit to complying with the CISA Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy
4. Accumulate a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in information systems auditing, control, or security.
5. Comply with Information Systems Auditing Standards

If you have passed the exam and believe you meet these criteria, you may submit your application for certification via the official ISACA page here.
An application fee of $50 is applicable.

Additionally, a yearly membership fee is required to maintain your certification. The cost is $40 per annum for ISACA members and $75 for non-members.