2005 (2nd) CISA Review Course

A ten-week CISA Review Course organized by the ISACA (Hong Kong Chapter) is scheduled to commence on 3 September 2005 for candidates who need assistance in preparing for the CISA examination. In the end of the review course, there will be a mock test and some exam tactics will be also provided.

Topics

• The IS Audit Process
• Management, Planning and Organization of IS
• Protection of Information Assets
• Technical Infrastructure and Operational Practices
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
• Business Application System Development, Acquisition, Implementation and Maintenance
• Business Process Evaluation and Risk Management

Deadline

The deadline for enrollment is Friday 26 August 2005. Since seats are limited, enrollment is on first-come-first-served basis.

Enquiry

For further details, please contact:

On enrolment or general enquiry:

Administration Officer:	2528 3272
Email:	admin@isaca.org.hk

On CISA Exam Details:

CISA Coordinators:	Michael Huen 2238 7270 Rocky Ho Barbara Tam 2848 6603
Email:	cisa@isaca.org.hk

Details and Registration Form (71 Kbyte WORD)

2005 CISM Review Course 

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is an ISACA credential specifically geared towards experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities. While its central focus is security management, all those in the IS profession with security experience will find value in obtaining the CISM designation.

A four-session CISM Review Course organized by the ISACA (Hong Kong Chapter) is scheduled to commence on 29th October 2005. This review course is designed to assist candidates planning to sit the CISM examination held on 10th December 2005.

The course shall be 16 hours in total, including four 4-hour sessions on Saturday afternoons. This course is designed to give an overview of the exam content areas and assist you to understand the breadth and depth of the material covered on the exam. It will also provide an excellent opportunity to network and discuss security issues with other information security managers.

The seminars will explain the CISM examination process, provide guidance through sample questions and help you start preparing for the CISM exam. The sessions will include lectures and discussions with time for questions raised by the participants.

Topics

1. Preparing for the CISM exam

• Introduction to CISM
• Strategy for sitting for the CISM Exam
• Sample CISM questions

2. Review and discussion of core areas covered in CISM body of knowledge

• Information Security Governance
• Risk Management
• Information Security Program Management
• Information Security Management
• Response Management

Deadline

The deadline for enrollment is Monday 21st October 2005. Since seats are limited, enrollment is on first-come-first-served basis.

Enquiry

For further details, please check here (77 Kbyte Word) or contact:

On enrolment or general enquiry:

Administration Officer:	2528 3272
Email:	admin@isaca.org.hk

On CISM Exam Details:

CISM Coordinators:	Epsilon Ip John Lauderdale
Email:	cism@isaca.org.hk

 Photos from CISA Review Course 2005

 Comments to our CISA Review Course 2004

Dear Frank and Susanna, Hope you two can still recall me, I am the only pregnant student who attended your exam review course at May 29-30 Shenzhen. As promised, I am happy to let you know that my exam score: I got 85 and pass the exam. Thank you so much for the wonderful two-day course, it helps a lot! As promised as well, I am happy to work as a volunteer to promote and support ISACA in China. Please don't hesitate to contact me if needed. Thanks a lot again and best regards, Jane

 Photos from CISA Review Course 2004

2004 career seminar - Building a career path towards IT Audit and Control profession

Two presentations were tailored for CISA candidates with less than 5 years relevant IT audit and control experience. The presentations highlighted current market conditions and the importance potential employers place on the CISA qualification.

The CISA designation is awarded by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) to those individuals with an interest in information systems auditing, control and security who have met the certification requirements laid down by the Association. Specifically, these include:

• passed the CISA exam
• acquired the relevant information systems auditing, control or security experience
• abided to the Code of Professional Ethics
• continued to undertake the Continuing Education Program

If you are interested to find out more details about the CISA examination, study materials or certification process, please visit web site in our International Chapter.

You can also download the CISA Bulletin of Information as well as the CISM Bulletin of Information.

2003 CISA Exam Statistics

The ISACA has set a new record for CISA exam takers in both International and Hong Kong and the related statistics are as follows:

This is an Average Overall Group Score Report for Hong Kong test center:

(Required scaled passing score is 75)

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