Certified Information Systems Auditor CISA

Organizations face increasing challenges in securing their information systems. According to ISACA, over 151,000 professionals globally hold the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, underscoring its significance in the IT audit and security industry. Our Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course is designed to equip professionals with the expertise to assess, control, and ensure the integrity of information systems, aligning them seamlessly with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

Course Details

Price:

$3,250.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

This comprehensive prep course aims to provide participants with a deep understanding of information systems auditing processes while thoroughly preparing them for the CISA exam. Attendees will learn to evaluate organizational policies, procedures, and infrastructures to ensure that information systems are adequately controlled and aligned with business objectives. The curriculum emphasizes risk management, governance, and the implementation of robust security measures to protect information assets effectively. Additionally, participants will gain exam-focused insights, practice with exam-style questions, and develop the confidence needed to pass the CISA certification exam successfully.

IT professionals must have 5 years or more of IS audit, control, assurance, and security experience.

Module 1: Introduction to Configuration Management

Overview of configuration management via Group Policy
Newer features in modern Windows versions
Using PowerShell for policy management

Module 2: Using Group Policy Management Tools

Local and domain policies
GPMC walkthrough
Group Policy refresh cycles

Module 3: Designing a Group Policy Infrastructure

Planning and deploying GPOs
Managing and securing Group Policy design

Module 4: Understanding the Architecture of Group Policy Processing

GPO components in AD DS
Deployment order and processing
Customizing processing behavior

Module 5: Troubleshooting and Backing Up GPOs

Using RSOP and logging tools
Backups, imports, and migration tables

Module 6: Securing Windows Using Group Policy

Account security and firewall settings
Domain security implementation
Exploring Windows security policies

Module 7: Implementing Application Security Using Group Policy

UAC and malware protection
AppLocker configuration
App security best practices

Module 8: Configuring the Desktop Environment

Start menu, taskbar, and network settings
Control Panel and Windows component configurations
Printer and pruning management

Module 9: Implementing User State Virtualization

Folder redirection and offline files
User Experience Virtualization
OneDrive for Business integration

Module 10: Assigning and Publishing Software Packages

Using MSI and distribution points
Deploying with Group Policy and System Center

Module 11: Configuration Management with Windows PowerShell

PowerShell scripting for Group Policy
PowerShell-based logon scripts

Module 12: Implementing PowerShell Desired State Configuration

Comparing policy settings and preferences
Applying preference settings

Module 13: Configuring Group Policy Preferences

Introduction to preferences
Real-world preference configuration

Class Dates & Times


03/02/2026 - 03/06/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $3,250.00
07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $3,250.00
11/10/2025 - 11/14/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $3,250.00

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