CISSP vs. CISA thoughts?
Which one is harder? Having a hard time studying for the CISA, so reevaluating if it's worth taking the cert if I don't want to stay in audit long term. Cont.

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Advice on studying and passing cisa? Please share any study material, cheat sheets, etc. I felt like the PMP had way more tips and tricks. But am having a hard time finding a starting point for CISA

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Which is easier? CISA or CISM? Which has more weight?

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Any tips for prepping for CISA? Thank you in advance 🙏

I failed the CISA the first time I took it. I do well in the practice tests. I just get really really bad test anxiety and it affects my test taking. Any tips for test anxiety?

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Has anyone taken the CISA exam after the June update and have any tips/ updates for passing? Working with an extremely tight deadline for studying here due to excessive workload (shocker)

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Any recommendations on what review questions tool to use to study for the CISA (ISACA, surgent...)? I got a book with review questions but that was before the job descriptions changed in June

Relocating to the Atlanta area, 3 years of experience with a CISA certification. What’s a good starting salary for an IT Senior Consultant at Deloitte ?

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If I passed my CISA exam but haven’t met the years experience part yet to receive the certification should I still put CISA on my resume? If so, any tips on how?

I am a current CPA working in audit for a regional firm that doesn’t provide IT/Risk Assurance work and doesn’t have any current CISA’s

I am interested in getting my CISA, would I have to move firms?

What’s a fair salary for an IT Auditor with CPA, CISA and 3 years B4 experience. Looking for a job in the Midwest (not Chicago but still “big” cities) 75k? 100k? 125k?

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Is there a certification for data privacy/protection similar to CPA, CISA etc.?

Looking to pursue the CISM on top of my CPA and CISA. Worth it?

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Thinking of adding the CISA to my certifications - how has everyone’s experience been? How much will study materials cost? I’m not looking to spend anything lol thanks!

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Got drunk with my homie 6 months ago and he bet me I wouldn’t take the CISA as a joke and I passed it and now here we are. Another “,” after the name ✅

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How long did you spend studying for the new CISA exam?

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How long did you spend studying for the new version of the CISA?

is it worth staying in a crappy situation to gain resume time? I've been doing IT audit for a year and see past colleagues have gone on to make much better money after getting their CISA and (cont)

Do the CISA questions from just the DB appear on the actual exam? If not, do you still learn enough by reading the questions and answers to pass?

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What’s the best tool to study CISA with the new test. I had purchased the old book but the test changed earlier this year. Thanks for any help!

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Any company is hiring EU citizens and helping with visa? interested in moving to USA. I'm lawyer, cissp, cisa, cipp/e and specialized n data privacy, cybersec ops and risk management with 8+ years exp

what is the average # of years of experience to make manager in ITAA , currently hold Sec+ and CISA. also what is the average M1 salary in ITAA (Risk Advisory).

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looking to break into cyber from IT audit and Attestation (exp in Federal/private). Got my Sec+ and CISA recently. Studying towards a cloud security cert and CISSP. also have a clearance. any advice?

Getting ready to take the CRISC in a couple months. passed the CISA back in January. Only used the DB to study. Is there any overlap between the two? Would the same study tactic work? Would love input

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Do I need both the CISA manual and the CISA database to prepare for the exam?

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Anyone studying for the CISA wants to join forces? I'm in Orlando, FL but we could do an online study group too

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Has anyone taken the new version of the CISA exam? How was your experience?

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Has anyone taken the new version of the CISA exam? How was your experience?

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Has anyone taken the new version of the CISA exam? How was it and how long did it take you to study for it?

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How much is the bonus for completing the CISA in your first two years? Is it 3k or 5k?

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For those who passed the CISA, what were your scores in the CISA mock exam?

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Company pays for certifications. CISA, CIA, CDFM, PMP. Currently have CPA and CGFM. Which has the most value? Not sure what career route but they pay completion bonus. CISA has a higher bonus rate, 2k

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Planning to give CISA in a month as per the new job practice. Is the Manual really important or can I just do the Q&A book? Is the Q&A database worth the price?

Just took the CISA today. The test itself was easier than the ISACA sample questions available through their website.

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Once you pass the CISA exam and send the firm the "passed exam" e-mail, how long does it take for the firm to recognize that you passed it? I will send them the e-mail 3 days before my 2 year mark.

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FYI: The CISA test changes to a new version after May 24th.

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For those who have taken the CISA exam, how similar are the questions on the exam to the questions in the questions database? Do some of the same questions show up on the exam?

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What’s the passing rate for CISA? I’m taking mines soon and I don’t do well on standardized tests like this. I don’t want to feel dumb if I don’t pass the first time :(

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Can someone provide guidance as to where to start with CISA preparation? I’m planning to take the exam after studying for a month

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How hard is the CISSP compared to CISA? How long did you study? Any recommendations for study materials?

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