Certified Information Systems Auditor

Exam cost

$760 USD

Questions · time · passing score

Not verified

Prerequisites

Not verified — check issuer eligibility

Estimated salary premium

Not established by comparable evidence

Renewal requirements

Not verified in this audit; confirm with issuer.

Difficulty

Not rated

Domains covered

• ** Information Systems Auditing
• IT Governance
• Risk Management
• Information Security Controls
• Business Continuity Planning
• Disaster Recovery
• IT Operations
• Compliance Auditing
• Data Protection
• System Acquisition & Implementation
• IT Project Management
• Cybersecurity Frameworks

Where this credential fits

MyCyberPath career mappings are planning guidance, not universal employer requirements.

• GRC Director→CISO →
• Federal CISO →

Recent catalog changes

1. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: salary premium low. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   15

   After

   Not verified

   Review source
2. ISACAexam update2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: exam format. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   150 multiple-choice questions, 4 hours (240 minutes) time limit, passing score of 450 (on a scale of 200-800).

   After

   Not verified

3. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: salary premium high. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   15

   After

   Not verified

   Review source
4. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: prerequisites. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   5 or more years of experience in IS/IT audit, control, assurance, or information security. Experience waivers available for up to 3 years.

   After

   Not verified

5. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: total cost estimate. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   1, 000–3,500 (estimated)

   After

   Exam $575 member / $760 non-member; $50 certification application fee additional.

   Review source
6. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: renewal cost. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Annual maintenance fee: $45 for members, $85 for non-members.

   After

   Not verified

7. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: vendor url. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   https://www.isaca.org

   After

   https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa

   Review source
8. ISACAexam update2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: exam delivery. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   Computer-based, administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams.

   After

   Not verified

9. ISACAupdated2026-10-29

   Certified Information Systems Auditor

   Certified Information Systems Auditor: renewal period years. Recorded by the October catalog audit; review date, not necessarily the issuer effective date.

   What changed

   Before

   3

   After

   Not verified

Sources and verification

• https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa