The below list covers the key professional bodies and certifications to consider as part of an IT Audit career. Bear in mind that there are many different routes and the qualifications that are right for you will depend on your interests, professional background, current role, and goals.
Academic study is also very valuable, in particular any bachelors or masters degree. All of those listed are well recognised and any of the below will stand you in good stead. There are also many other qualifications of varying merit that I have not listed – buyer beware!
List of Professional Qualifications
| Professional Body | Qualification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ISACA | Certified Information Systems Auditor | CISA |
| ISACA | Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control | CRISC |
| ISACA | Certified Information Security Manager | CISM |
| ISC2 | Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner | CISSP |
| Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK) | Chartered Internal Auditor | CMIIA |
| Institute of Internal Auditors (USA) | Certified Internal Auditor | CIA |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants | Chartered Certified Accountant | ACCA |
| American Institute of CPAs | Certified Public Accountant | CPA |
| Chartered Institute of Information Security | Professional / Chartered Member | MCIIS |
| Offensive Security (company) | Offensive Security Certified Professional | OSCP |
| CREST | CREST Registered Pentration Tester | CRT |
List of Introductory Qualifications (early career)
| Professional Body | Qualification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CompTIA | Network+ | |
| CompTIA | Security+ | |
| ISC2 | Certified in Cyber Security | |
| ISC2 | Systems Security Certified Professional | SSCP |
| EC-Council | Certified Ethical Hacker | CEH |
| Axelos / ISEB | IT Infrastructre Library (ITIL4) Foundation | |
| Project Management Institute (PMI) | Project Management Professional & others (see also PRINCE2) | CAPM, PMP, PMI-RMP |
PS. Please let me know in the comments if you think I have missed anything!
*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from Palmer on Cyber authored by Matt Palmer. Read the original post at: https://mattpalmer.net/palmeroncyber/it-audit-professional-bodies-and-certifications-list