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Anyone have any CISA study tips? A good plan maybe? Need to pass by July.

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How long did it take for you to find out your CISA exam results? A month...a week...a day?

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The CISA is being re-vamped in June. Do people think it will be harder, easier, or just different?

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Anyone pass CISA certification with boot camp? Do you know if a bootcamp will be offered this year?

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Tips for studying for the CISA exam?

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Does anyone maintain their CISA or CISM annually?

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Can we expense study material and the actual exam cost for the CISA exam? I've heard that but I dont know how true it is

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How long did you study for the CISA before taking it?

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Anyone take the CISA certification? I have background in IT but have never worked on an IT audit before. Would it be difficult to prepare?

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Looking to specialize in privacy and was considering getting the CIPP/CIPM/CIPT. I already have my CISSP and CISA. Is it worth it?

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What are some top certifications to pursue beside the CISA for Someone in IT Audit? I’m thinking of going into Cyber in the next year....

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Folks with CISA: How hard was it to get? What combo of experience did you use to qualify? What is your role / how do you use it?

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Can you take the CISA exam pretty much anytime of the year?

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How much did you study to pass the CISA? CISSP?

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Anyone take the CISSP? How is it compared to the CISA?

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My current firm doesn’t have cyber roles. what is the best way to get a cyber role in a company if I have a CISA and recent background in IT Risk( ITGC, SOC reports, internal controls....)

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Anybody here have a CISA? If so how long did you study for? Each part of the CPA exam is like 90-120 hours of studying so I’m trying to compare

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Currently working in security compliance and have a CISA. Thinking of moving into tech risk management. What skills or background do I need to pivot over?

Looking to take the CISA exam. I have over 5 years of audit experience. How long do you think it’d take to study? Also, what study material should I use? Any good boot camps you’d recommend?

For someone who oversees security compliance at their organization and recently got a CISA, what are the next steps in my career progression?

I have a security compliance background since the past 8 years and I’m familiar with HIPAA, NIST, ISO, IRS Pub 1075, abs PCI standards. Recently got my CISA. I head security compliance at...

Is there a need in Forensics for a CISA and CFE?

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Trying to decide between a CISA and CISSP certification. Any thoughts on most beneficial for perceived value to clients? My group deals with regulatory compliance of cyber, not the technical side

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Is it the right time for me to take my CISSP?

Background: 2.5 years of total work experience in IAM, working as a Consultant at Deloitte Cyber. Looking for good exit ops. Already have my CISA.

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How many questions do I need to get correct to pass the CISA?

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Anyone take the CISA exam? Comparable to the CPA? How long does studying take to pass?

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Is it worth it to get the CISM certification after already obtaining the CISA?

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I have my CPA and although I passed the CISA, I can’t use the designation until I obtain the work experience requirements. How should the CISA be presented on my resume?

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A relative has spent 17 years at a mid size company doing IT but focused on IT Security and is in process of getting CISA. Would they be able to get a role as a cyber consultant? I see open roles

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A relative has spent 17 years at a mid size company doing IT but focused on IT Security and is in process of getting CISA. Would they be able to get a role as a cyber consultant? I see open roles.

Planning to transfer into analytics in the next couple of years. Currently working in internal audit/IT audit. Worth it to get the CISA??

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Anyone here take the CISA exam? Are the questions very similar to the ISACA database?

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What’s the best approach for studying for the CISA exam? If you already have the certification, how long did it take you to learn the material?

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Cissp cert is as much hard as it seems? Much more than cisa?

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If you leave the firm within a year of receiving your bonus from the CPA or CISA, do you get to keep the bonus?

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What is the easiest certification exam? CISA or CISSP?

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CISA Exam, any helpful tips that helped you pass the exam?

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Joined a Big 4 out of college. Been two full years with A-123 IT internal audit with experience in tool dev./sharepoint/vba. Will have my CISA w/in a year. What are my exit choices besides audit?

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For someone with CPA and CISA (with experience in both financial and IT audit) who is really interested in fraud/forensics what certification would you recommend? TIA for your advice 😊

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