Why does ISACA offer an information security certification?
ISACA’s name reflects its obligation to offer products, services and benefits not only to the information systems audit profession, but to those who play a vital role in information systems control as well. More than 20 years ago ISACA pioneered the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential and has developed and offered training programs to information systems auditors, information security practitioners and those involved in information technology governance. Most recognized in the industry are a series of ISACA conferences that are known as CACS (computer audit, control and security). These programs are held each year worldwide and meet the educational needs of a wide variety of information systems professionals. In recent years, ISACA has undertaken other information security and IT control activities: increased focus on security in the Information Systems Control Journal, creation of the IT Governance Institute, and development of research of particular interest and b
