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ISACA Celebrates 55 Years of Impact

In milestone year, global digital trust association welcomes new chapters and gives back within the communities where it has a presence around the world.

ISACA China Officially Launches New Website: A Gateway to Growth for Chinese Professionals in Digital Transformation

ISACA China is excited to announce the launch of its all-new, Chinese-language official website (sz-xinda.net.cn).

New Study: Nearly Half of Companies Exclude Cybersecurity Teams When Developing, Onboarding and Implementing AI Solutions

ISACA research shows automating threat detection/response and endpoint security are the most popular applications of AI for security operations.

ISACA Introduces New Chapter in Pensacola, Florida

The ISACA Pensacola Chapter is one of three new chapters the global professional association has introduced this year.

ISACA Introduces New Chapter in Tbilisi, Georgia

The ISACA Tbilisi Chapter is one of three new chapters the global professional association has introduced this year.

ISACA Welcomes First Chapter in Mongolia

The ISACA Ulaanbaatar Chapter is one of three new chapters the global professional association has introduced this year.

Cybersecurity teams can’t keep up with growing levels of cyberattacks, new research reveals

52% of cyber professionals feel that their budget is underfunded.

Nearly Two-thirds of Cybersecurity Pros Say Job Stress Is Growing, According to New ISACA Research

Meanwhile, job openings are declining, and 38 percent of companies are experiencing more cyberattacks.

Technology industry leaders to tackle AI, data privacy and more at ISACA Conference Europe

ISACA’s flagship European event returns to Dublin between 23-25th October 2024.

KPMG in India and ISACA Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate CMMI Adoption Globally

KPMG in India, a leading professional services firm, today announced a strategic partnership with ISACA, a global association of IT governance and cybersecurity professionals who advance trust in technology.

ISACA's Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework Included in the OECD AI Catalogue of Tools

ISACA, a global professional association dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve digital trust, is pleased to announce that its Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) has been included in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s AI Catalogue of Tools.

ISACA Primer on Privacy Enhancing Technologies Explores the Evolving Landscape, Guides Through Decision-Making Process

According to recent research from Cisco, 76 percent of consumers have discontinued using products and buying from organizations they do not trust with their data.

Technology industry leaders to tackle AI, data privacy and more at ISACA Conference Europe

ISACA’s flagship European event returns to Dublin between 23-25th October 2024.

ISACA Research: Amidst Uncertainty Around AI, 23 Percent Say Their Organization Is Considering Increasing AI Jobs

New ISACA AI courses examine the technology’s intersection with audit, ethics and business enablement.

ISACA Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Niel Harper will step into vice chair role alongside returning chair John De Santis.

2024 Governance, Risk, and Control Conference from ISACA and The IIA Examines Key AI, Privacy, Cyber Topics, Best Practices

ISACA and The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) will jointly present the 11th annual Governance, Risk, and Control (GRC) Conference on 12-14 August 2024, in Austin, TX, and virtually, focusing on core GRC and internal audit principles and featuring global leaders in governance, risk and control.

ISACA, as a founding member of the UK Cyber Security Council, celebrates the UK Government's endorsement of professional standards

ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, and founding member of the UK Cyber Security Council, celebrates the UK government's statement on its commitment to delivering the Council’s Cyber Security Certification Framework and to embedding professional cyber standards in public sector digital professions.

ISACA Strengthens Efforts to Bridge Digital Skills Gap in Europe

ISACA, a global professional association dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve digital trust, has reinforced its dedication to addressing the critical digital skills shortage in Europe by joining the EU Pact for Skills.

ISACA China Will Host the Third Digital Trust Summit 15 June in Beijing

ISACA China Office will host the Third Digital Trust Summit in Beijing on 15 June 2024.

New Resources from ISACA Provide Audit and Assurance Guidance for the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and Artificial Intelligence

To better equip auditors to keep pace with the changing cyber and emerging technology landscape, ISACA has introduced new audit and assurance resources on cybersecurity control and AI—the ISACA Cybersecurity Audit Program: Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 and the Artificial Intelligence Audit Toolkit.

The Trust Gap: Companies value digital trust but little progress is being made to implement it

76% of professionals believe digital trust is relevant to their organisations, yet gaps in strategies persist.

New ISACA Research: Many Organizations Believe Digital Trust Will Become More Important, Yet Budget, Strategy, Skills Lagging

82 percent of respondents say in five years digital trust will be more important, yet only 20 percent are increasing budgets for digital trust.

CISA and CISM Recognized by U.S. Department of Defense 8140 as Approved Qualifications for DoD Cyber Workforce

ISACA credentials Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) are now approved for use with the U.S. Department of Defense DoD Manual 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.

The AI Reality: New Research from ISACA Identifies Gaps in AI Knowledge, Training and Policies

85% of digital trust professionals say they will need to increase their AI skills and knowledge within two years to advance or retain their jobs.

New Study: European business and IT professionals utilise AI with limited organisational training

On top of a lack of training, just 17% of organisations are providing AI policies for employees.

ISACA’s CISA Exam Updated to Reflect Innovations and Evolving Technologies Impacting IT Audit

ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) certification is being updated to reflect the most current industry trends impacting the IT audit profession.

ISACA’s CMMI Certification Pathways Courses and Exams Updated to Align with CMMI V3.0, Latest Best Practices

To continue to deliver innovative training to those pursuing credentialing pathways for ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®), ISACA has updated each of its CMMI certification-related policies and CMMI certification exams to align with the recent CMMI V3.0 release and reflect best practices in managing certification programs.

Digital Trust Leaders Converge for ISACA 2024 North America Conference and CMMI 2024 Conference in Phoenix and Online

The ISACA 2024 North America Conference and the CMMI 2024 Conference are set to engage audiences in-person in Phoenix, AZ, from 8-10 May, as industry-leading experts converge to explore the latest trends in digital trust, IT audit, risk management, quality, organizational maturity, governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and emerging technologies.

New Policy Template Library Toolkit Equips Organizations to Build and Customize Policies

Policies are designed to formally document and communicate required and prohibited activities and behaviors to guide enterprise operational processes. The Policy Template Library provides a starting point to build and customize the principles necessary to meet the needs of specific operational environments and compliance requirements.

ISACA's CISA Certification Recognized by UK's National Cyber Security Centre as a Leading Standard for GovAssure Reviews

ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, is proud to announce that its Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential has been officially recognised by the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as a key standard for companies conducting assurance reviews of government organisations under the new GovAssure regime.

ISACA Joins Forces with Erasmus+ for SHE@CYBER Project

ISACA, a global association advancing individuals and organizations in the pursuit of digital trust, proudly announces its participation in the Erasmus+ program’s SHE@CYBER project.

Organizations Harness Benefits of Digital Trust Through New ISACA Framework

Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework and new portfolio of resources provide enterprises with the tools to grow trustworthiness and reputation, enhance impact.

Over half (55%) of businesses value a digital trust framework

More than half of organisations (55%) believe it is extremely or very important to have a digital trust framework

ISACA Supports AEINSE in Launching a New Cybersecurity Credential for Physical Security Engineers

ISACA, a global association dedicated to advancing individuals and organizations in the pursuit of digital trust, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Spanish Association of Security Engineers (AEINSE).

ISACA partners with BIT Training to launch new UK apprenticeship programme

The partnership introduces the first apprenticeship programme integrating globally recognised cybersecurity certifications to address the UK's skills gap.

ISACA 2024 Virtual Conference Brings Region-Focused Learning to Global Business IT Professionals

ISACA announces 2024 slate of virtual and in-person learning, focused on emerging technologies at the enterprise level.

Top AI Priorities Digital Trust Pros Should Have on Their 2024 To-Do List

New ISACA expert perspectives also weigh in on privacy, cybersecurity, audit focuses for the new year.

ISACA Awards Recognize Outstanding Tech Professionals for Their Contributions

Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees will be celebrated at ISACA’s 2024 North America Conference in Phoenix.

Over Half of Privacy Pros Expecting Reduced Budgets in 2024, Sparking Concerns

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, only one-third of organizations find it easy to understand their privacy obligations, according to new ISACA research

Privacy budgets expected to decrease in 2024, new research from ISACA reveals

Ahead of Data Protection Day, just 10% of organisations are completely confident that they can ensure data privacy and comply with new privacy laws and regulations.

Propelling Career Journeys with ISACA Credentials

ISACA certifications are powerful catalysts in professionals’ career journeys, strengthening practitioners’ performance in their current roles and opening doors for career advancement and higher pay.

Support Throughout the Career Journey

ISACA members share how local and global networking, credentialing, training, community and leadership opportunities have helped them advance throughout their career journeys.

Taking Your Next Career Step with ISACA

There is always a next step members can take in their career with ISACA's support, whether that is accessing ever-growing learning resources, pursuing a credential, participating in mentorship, or more.

CCOA Infographic

Find out which roles the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA), the latest credential from ISACA, prepares practitioners to attain.

State of Digital Trust 2024 Infographic

More than 5,800 digital trust professionals weighed in on digital trust topics, including budgets, benefits, obstacles, confidence and more. Access their insights in ISACA’s State of Digital Trust 2024 infographic.

2024 AI Pulse Poll

For access to more than 3,000 digital trust professionals’ insights on AI, view the 2024 AI Pulse Poll infographic. Topics include AI training, policies, usage and jobs outlook.

Five Ways the DIGITAL TRUST Ecosystem Framework Can Be a Difference-Maker for Your Organization

ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) was designed by business and IT experts dedicated to instilling trustworthy principles into technology and business operations.

The State of Privacy in 2024

Learn what privacy skills are most in demand, common challenges in creating strong enterprise privacy programs, how to assess the effectiveness of privacy programs, and more in ISACA’s State of Data Privacy 2024 infographic.

CISA: A Proven Pathway for Successful Careers in IT Audit Infographic

CISA credential-holders from around the world share how the certification has shaped their professional journeys.

Generative AI 2023: An ISACA Pulse Poll infographic

ISACA surveyed more than 2,300 professionals who work in audit, risk, security, data privacy and IT governance to get their take on the current state of generative AI.

Seven Tips for Implementing COBIT Infographic

ISACA's COBIT framework is designed to optimize enterprise IT governance, enabling integrations with industry standards and business success.

State of Cybersecurity 2023 Infographic

2,000+ cybersecurity leaders share insights on the skills gap, threat landscape and more.

State of Digital Trust 2024

More than 5,800 digital trust professionals shared their insights for ISACA’s State of Digital Trust research.

Privacy in Practice 2024 Report

Privacy in Practice 2024 is a complimentary global research report featuring the 2024 State of Privacy findings on data privacy staffing, training and privacy by design.

State of Cybersecurity 2023

Now in its ninth year, ISACA’s global State of Cybersecurity Report gathers the insights of more than 2,000 information security professionals.

State of Digital Trust 2023

What do 8,100 professionals say about digital trust priorities, obstacles, measurement and more? Find out here.

Privacy In Practice Survey

Shining a light on data privacy protection means creating awareness of the technical skills and knowledge needed to assess, build and implement comprehensive privacy solutions.

State of Cybersecurity 2022

Learn what cybersecurity experts, leaders and practitioners have to say about workforce development, staffing and cybersecurity budgets. Access the report here.

The Pulse: Emerging Technology 2021 | Digital | English

Gain the insights of IT practitioners, managers and leaders on emerging technology’s growing impact on business, information systems and beyond. ISACA®’s The Pulse: Emerging Technology 2021 white paper presents the results of the ISACA State of Emerging Technology survey, conducted in the fourth quarter of 2020.

ISACA Survey: IT Security and Risk Experts Share Ransomware Insights in the Aftermath of the Colonial Pipeline Attack

In the aftermath of the Colonial Pipeline attack, global IT association and learning community ISACA polled more than 1,200 members in the United States and found that 84 percent of respondents believe ransomware attacks will become more prevalent in the second half of 2021.

2019 IT Audit Benchmarking Study

ISACA, One In Tech and City Colleges of Chicago: A Cybersecurity Course Collaboration

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