Demand for qualified and certified information systems (IS) auditors has increased dramatically since the adoption of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in 2002. Now you can prepare for CISA certification, the one certification designed specifically for IS auditors, and improve your job skills with this valuable book. Not only will you get the valuable preparation you need for the CISA exam, youll also find practical information to prepare you for the real world. This invaluable guide contains:
Authoritative coverage of all CISA exam objectives, including: The IS Audit Process. IT Governance. Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management. IT Service Delivery and Support. Protection of Information Assets. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
Practical information that will prepare you for the real world such as: Secrets of successful auditing. Government regulations at a glance. Incident handling checklist. Scenarios providing insight into professional audit systems and controls.
Additional exam and career preparation tools such as: Challenging chapter review questions. A glossary of terms. Tips on preparing for exam day. Information on related certifications.
A free CD-ROM with: Advanced testing software with challenging chapter review questions plus bonus practice exams so you can test your knowledge. Flashcards that run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.
User review
Great Book
This was the only book I used to study for the Exam along with the ISACA question database CD and a MISTI cram course. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to study for the exam. Well written, full of great information and it is a great resource to refer back to once in a while. I passed the exam in June 2009.
User review
good review guide
I caveat this review with the fact that I haven't taken the exam yet.
This book along with CD (containing PDF version of book, flash cards and sample exams) seems complete. It goes through alot of detail and includes diagrams to help explain the concepts. I believe it will be the key resource in helping me pass the exam.
User review
Wife failed the CISA
Well I didn't read it but my wife used this for her CISA and failed, Yes, Yes,,it may be her problem, but since her qualification is an MBA from a premier school and I noticed her study hard, I am going to blame the book.
User review
the Best Book For CISA Exams
I just need to say that this book was one of the critical factors to pass my exam.
From my point of view, it is impossible to pass the exam without this book and the question bank (issued by ISACA).
User review
Book does not cover all of the material on the exam - do not depend on it as your only CISA study guide
I purchased both this book and the official CISA study manual from ISACA for the Dec 2008 CISA exam. After taking (and fortunately passing) the exam, I can say without reservation that this book should NOT be used as your only study guide for the CISA exam. This book was well written, and a much easier read than the overpriced, oversized official manual. However, it fails in its primary goal as being a study guide for CISA, as it does not cover a significant portion of the material on the test. If you have the time and have already read the offical manual, this book can serve as a secondary resource, to provide a high level review of the exam topics, but that's about it. There's simply too much material for this book to cover everything, and I suspect the author is somewhat behind ISACA's frequent changes to the exam. (I noticed positive reviews from those who took the 2006 exam, perhaps this was a more complete guide at that time)
