1. MS in IT Auditing, Cyber Security, and Risk Assessment

2. Who is ISACA?
With more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 countries, ISACA ( 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

3. ISACA Certifications Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRRISC)

4. Globally Recognized
Costa Rica - Regulation on IT (SUGEF 14-09). Financial institutions must have an annual assessment of its IT management framework with an external auditor. This external auditor must be a CISA.
India - The Securities Exchange Board requires biannual system audits of all mutual funds to be conducted by an independent auditor who is CISA/CISM-certified or equivalent.
Romania - Banks desiring to implement distance or electronic payment instruments, such as Internet and home banking, are required by law to be certified by auditors who hold the CISA certification.
Canada - Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) accredits ISACA as the only body whose designation leads to recognition as a CA-designated specialist in information systems audit, control and security.

5. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Successful completion of the CISA exam
Code of Professional Ethics
Information Systems Auditing Standards
Continuing Professional Education Program
120 CPE contact hours every 3 years
Minimum of 5 years of experience
Substitute 120 credits for 2 years
Substitute master’s degree which enforces ISACA’s model curriculum for 1 year

6. ISACA Model Curriculum
To assist in the development of programs for aspiring IS assurance professionals
First released in 1998
Revised in 2004
Task force of 15 full-time academics and IS professionals from 11 countries and 5 continents
Aligned with COBIT
Revised in 2008
Aligned with CISA domains and knowledge areas

8. Target employers

9. What is driving the demand?
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Part 11
King 11
London Stock Exchange Combined Code
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
EU Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of personal data

10. Target Audience Temple audience External audience
Accounting majors (satisfies CPA requirements)
Finance majors
MIS majors
External audience
Auditors, risk managers, and cyber security practitioners looking for a promotion and certification
Career changers (out of work IT consultants)

11. What is the goal?
Examination of the controls within an IT infrastructure to obtain evidence to determine if the IT systems are:
Safeguarding assets
Maintaining data integrity
Achieving the organization’s goals or objectives

12. Proposed Program Fall Spring
MIS5001 – Management Information Systems or ACCT5001 – Financial and Managerial Accounting
ACCT5125 – Accounting Information Systems
ITA5001 – IS Audit Process
ITA5101 – Systems & Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 1
ITA5201 – IT Governance
Fall
ITA5301 – IT Service Delivery and Support
ITA5401 – Protection of Information Assets/Business Continuity-Disaster Recovery
ITA5501 – Business Skills for the IT Auditor
ITA5102 – Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 2
ITA5901 – IT Auditing Capstone
Spring

13. Market Working IT auditors looking to advance their careers
Recent graduates with BBA in MIS or other fields interested in a career in IT Auditing
Target the Big 4
Recent graduates with BBA in Accounting
Need 30 credits to meet educational requirements for CPA
Looking to diversify skill set beyond traditional accounting
Market

14. Bridge Course MIS5001 ACCT5001 For undergraduate MIS majors
Provide an overview of IT systems and how they create value for organizations
ACCT5001
Introduction to both managerial and financial accounting
For undergraduate fox (non mis) majors
For undergraduate MIS majors

15. ACCT5125 – Accounting Information Systems

16. ITA5001 – IS Audit Process IS Audit Function Knowledge
Fundamental Auditing Concepts
Standards & Guidelines for IS Auditing
Internal Controls Concepts & Knowledge
Audit Planning Process
Audit Management
Audit Evidence Process
Audit Reporting Follow-up

17. ITA5101 – Systems & Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 1
IS Planning
Information Management and Usage
Development, Acquisition & Maintenance of Information Systems

18. ITA5201 – IT Governance IS/IT Management IS/IT Strategic Planning
IS/IT Management Issues
Support Tools & Frameworks
Techniques

19. ITA5301 – IT Service Delivery and Support
Technical Infrastructure
Service Center Management

20. ITA5401 – Protection of Information Assets/Business Continuity-Disaster Recovery
Information Assets Security Management
Logical IT Security
Applied IT Security: High-technology Resources
Physical and Environmental Security
Protection of the IT Architecture and Assets: Disaster Recovery Planning
Insurance

21. ITA5501 – Business Skills for the IT Auditor
Managerial Communications & Public Speaking
Interviewing Skills
Negotiation Skills
Business Writing
Industrial Psychology & Behavioral Science
Project Management & Time Budgeting
Team Building and Team Leading

22. ITA5102 – Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management 2
Impact of IT on the Business Processes & Solutions
Software Development
Audit & Development of Application Controls

23. ITA5901 – IT Auditing Capstone

24. References https://www.isaca.org
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