Certifications for Cybersecurity & Security Auditors
A Security Auditor has to examine and rate the standards of security being followed in a solution, system, or even corporations as a whole. Security audits primarily focus on data flows, access systems, their accountability, and planning. Auditors may be hired by organizations to meet the auditing requirements set forth by the cyber laws of a country or as part of its own security policy to get an independent assessment of its security processes to be better prepared.
In terms of knowledge upgrade, there is a multitude of options in terms of certifications and specializations in the market that prepare and assist you in knowledge career growth.
☞ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA — ISACA): Validate your expertise and get the leverage you need to move up in your career. With ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, you can do just that. CISA is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor, and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.
☞ ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (ISO 27001 LA — IRCA): This course is certified by the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) and meets training requirements for those seeking registration as a lead auditor under their ISMS scheme and teach how to lead, plan, execute, and report on an audit of an ISMS in an organization assessing its conformance with ISO/IEC.
☞ GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA — GIAC): The GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA) certification validates a practitioner’s ability to apply basic risk analysis techniques and conduct technical audits of essential information systems. GSNA certification holders have demonstrated knowledge of network, perimeter, and application auditing as well as risk assessment and reporting.
☞ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA — Institute of Internal Auditors): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is a certification program offered by the Institute of Internal Auditors — USA. In India, IIA India manages the program. The CIA program helps candidates gain professional knowledge in internal audits.
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