The document outlines the benefits of obtaining ISACA certifications such as CISA, CISM, CGEIT, and CRISC, highlighting their impact on career advancement, earning potential, and professional credibility within the IT industry. It emphasizes the increasing demand for qualified IT professionals amid complex technological challenges and the value these certifications offer in demonstrating expertise. Additionally, it provides information on upcoming exam dates and encourages individuals to enroll in ISACA's certification programs for greater career opportunities.

1. I am
building
for my Future
2013 Certification

2. Independent studies continue
to report that holding an
ISACA designation:
• Positions IT professionals
for top pay premiums
• Enhances recognition and
professional credibility
• Is a deciding factor in the
hiring process
To view details on ISACA’s certification
recognitions, please visit isaca.org/
recognitions.
With more complex IT challenges arising, enterprises demand
qualified professionals with proven knowledge to help them identify
critical issues and deliver value.
Selecting the right partner for an IT certification is an important
decision. You want to select an experienced provider that
understands the IT industry and works with you to open those
new doors of opportunity.
ISACA®
is a world-leading, global
association that supports IT professionals
with outstanding opportunities for
professional growth and development.
Professionals worldwide consider ISACA
a key partner in delivering value to their
enterprise and enhancing their career.
Becoming ISACA-certified confirms your
knowledge and experience and allows you
to demonstrate you have the expertise to
identify and overcome current and future
business challenges.
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new doors of opportunity

3. CISA Professional Job Activities
Protection of Information Assets
Information Systems Operations,
Maintenance and Support
Information Systems Acquisition,
Development and Implementation
Process of Auditing Information Systems
Governance and Management of IT
14%
19%
23%
14%
30%
“As an IS audit professional, I recognized the need to boost my
credentials to gain a competitive edge. With the support and
encouragement from my employer, I studied and received my Certified
Information Systems Auditor®
(CISA®
) designation from ISACA.”
With the rise of new technologies and
the increased sophistication of hackers,
I need technical expertise to stay on
top of the most current trends. CISA
after my name proves that I have the
skills to leverage standards, manage
vulnerabilities, ensure compliance and
institute controls.
Furthermore, my CISA designation
is a globally recognized cornerstone
certification for IS audit control, assurance
and security professionals. The recent
quarterly IT Skills and Certifications Pay
IndexTM
(ITSCPI) from Foote Partners
ranked CISA amongst the most sought
after and highest paying IT certifications.
Gain the CISA certification to prove your
IS audit expertise and enhance your
career.
I AM A LEADING CONTENDER
I am a CISA
SC Magazine 2013 Finalist
SC Magazine 2011 Finalist
Best Professional Certification
Program Award
ANSI Accredited Program
Personnel Certification #0694
ISO/IEC 17024

4. “In my role as a manager of information security, I am responsible
for overseeing network security products across global locations.
With malicious attacks and cybercrime on the rise, my Certified
Information Security Manager®
(CISM®
) designation means I
have the skills to manage, develop and implement an enterprise’s
information security systems.”
This unique management-focused
certification promotes international
security practices and, is a globally
accepted standard of achievement.
Becoming CISM-certified has given
me higher earning potential and career
advancement. The recent quarterly IT
Skills and Certifications Pay IndexTM
(ITSCPI) from Foote Partners ranked
CISM as one of the highest paying and
most sought after IT certifications.
Demonstrate your information security
management expertise and increase your
competitive edge by becoming a CISM.
I AM more CREDIBLE
I am a CISM
CISM Professional Job Activities
18%
25%
24%
33%
Information Risk Management
and Compliance
Information Security Program
Development and Management
Information Security Governance
Information Security Incident
Management
SC Magazine 2013 Finalist
SC Magazine 2012 Finalist
Best Professional Certification
Program Award
ANSI Accredited Program
Personnel Certification #0694
ISO/IEC 17024

5. “Being a Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT®
(CGEIT®
)
professional demonstrates that I am capable to effectively manage and
govern enterprise IT, understand this complex subject holistically, and
can therefore enhance value to my enterprise.”
My role within our global information
and technology division is to
provide cost effective assessment,
implementation and management
solutions to improve control and
governance over enterprise IT.
My CGEIT designation gives me the
credibility to address critical issues around
governance and strategic alignment such
as regulatory requirements, best practices
and privacy risks. The recent quarterly
IT Skills and Certifications Pay IndexTM
(ITSCPI) from Foote Partners ranked
CGEIT as one of the IT certifications that
gained 10%
or more in market value.
Become a CGEIT and demonstrate your
ability to successfully manage and
govern enterprise IT.
I AM A TOP PERFORMER
CGEIT Professional Job Activities
Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT
Risk Optimization
Strategic Management
Benefits Realization
Resource Optimization
16%
15%
20%
25%
24%
I am a CGEIT
SC Magazine 2011 Finalist
Best Professional Certification
Program Award
ANSI Accredited Program
Personnel Certification #0694
ISO/IEC 17024

6. CRISC Professional Job Activities
18%
17% 17%
17%
31%
Risk Identification, Assessment
and Evaluation
Information Systems Control
Monitoring and Maintenance
Information Systems Control
Design and Implementation
Risk Response
Risk Monitoring
“My Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™
(CRISC™) designation is the only certification that enables me to
provide guidance on the impact of risk and its effect on the overall
health of the enterprise.”
CRISC is one of the most current and
rigorous assessments available to
evaluate and recognize the technology
risk and control abilities of IT business
and risk professionals.
Becoming CRISC-certified has given me
a common language to communicate
within IT and the rest of the enterprise
about risk. My enterprise is therefore
empowered to make effective risk-based
decisions and prioritize resources for
areas that are most at risk.
The recent quarterly IT Skills and
Certifications Pay IndexTM
(ITSCPI) from
Foote Partners ranked CRISC amongst
the most sought after and highest
paying IT certifications.
Become a CRISC to future-proof your
career and your organization.
I AM More Employable
I am a CRISC
SC Magazine 2013 Finalist
Best Professional Certification
Program Award

7. Upcoming 2013
Exam Dates
8 June 2013 Register Today!
Early registration
13 February 2013
Final registration
12 April 2013
7 September 2013
CISA and CISM Only
Registration opens 24 April 2013
Early registration
12 June 2013
Final registration
22 July 2013
14 December 2013
Registration opens 17 June 2013
Early registration
21 August 2013
Final registration
25 October 2013
“In today’s economy, the CISA certification is unique. It empowers you to help your
organization do the right things, the right way, while getting the expected benefits.”
Ian Cooke | CISA • CGEIT
IT AUdit Manager, An Post, USA
“I have found that the CRISC certification provides a means of demonstrating my
experience and knowledge regarding risk management. I am confident that I will continue
to receive the value of holding this certification throughout the course of my career.”
Erik Friebolin | CISA • CISM • CRISC
Senior Risk Management Consultant, Verizon Business, USA
“The CISM certification has helped me to connect from the vice president level to the frontline
IT level. The knowledge I have gained is applicable globally, across multiple countries.”
Linda Dawson | CISM
IT security manager, 3m company, USA
“When I looked for the very best professional accreditation that brought together the
multiple facets of control and governance over enterprise IT, CGEIT came second
to none.”
Ramses Gallego | CISM • CGEIT
Security Strategist and Evangelist, Quest Software, SPAIN
Learn More
For more information and to register for an ISACA exam, visit isaca.org/opportunity. Get exam
preparation materials and online review courses directly from ISACA. Our certification surveys
show that ISACA exam preparation materials are preferred by exam takers.
• Visit isaca.org/bookstore to find out more about ISACA’s preparation materials.
• Visit isaca.org/elearning to learn more about online exam review courses.
• New! Visit isaca.org/crisconline for more information about the CRISC Online Review Course.

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8 June 2013
Early registration deadline: 13 February 2013
Final registration deadline: 12 April 2013
Upcoming 2013 Exam Date