CISA Australia (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
Dominant IT-audit credential in APRA-regulated Australian financial services.
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1978 (global)
HQ
Schaumburg, IL (ISACA) / Australian chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra
Accreditation
Recommended; widely required for IT-audit roles at APRA-regulated entities under CPS 234 cybersecurity prudential standards.
Target Audience
IT auditors at Australian banks (APRA CPS 234 cybersecurity expectations), federal government IT audit (ANAO), and Big-4 IT-risk consulting.
Key Features
- 150 MCQ, 4 hours, scaled scoring 200-800 (450 to pass)
- Five domains aligned with global CISA syllabus
- 5 years professional IS audit/control/security experience
- Strong demand in Australian APRA-regulated environments
How to Get This Certification
Prerequisites
5 years professional IS audit/control/security experience.
Accreditation: Recommended; widely required for IT-audit roles at APRA-regulated entities under CPS 234 cybersecurity prudential standards.
Why Get Certified — ROI
Salary Impact
CISA in Australia: AUD$120,000-$165,000 senior IT auditor; AUD$160,000-$240,000 IT audit manager (Hays Australia Technology 2025).
Career Benefits
- What makes this stand out
- Dominant IT-audit credential in APRA-regulated Australian financial services.
- Industry recognition
- Recommended; widely required for IT-audit roles at APRA-regulated entities under CPS 234 cybersecurity prudential standards.
Who Should Get This Certification
Ideal for:
- IT auditors at Australian banks (APRA CPS 234 cybersecurity expectations)
- federal government IT audit (ANAO)
- and Big-4 IT-risk consulting.
Consider alternatives if:
- Niche to IT-audit / IT-risk roles
- 5-year experience requirement
Pricing
Pricing varies.
Weaknesses
- Niche to IT-audit / IT-risk roles
- 5-year experience requirement
- USD pricing creates FX risk
Markets Served
Australia, Global
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