CISA — ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor

IntermediateActive

Experience: 5 yrs IS audit/control/assurance/security (waivers up to 3 yrs). Renewal: 20 CPE/yr and 120 CPE per 3-yr cycle; annual maintenance fee US$85 non-member (US$45 member).

Issuer
ISACA
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security Assessment & Testing
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$760 — verified 2026-09-24

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: 5 yrs in IS audit, control or security (up to 3 yrs of waivers). You have 5 yrs after passing to apply.

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 3 years, 120 CPE credits per cycle, $85/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.

AMF is $45 for members / $85 for non-members, per certification. Report CPEs and pay the fee by 31 Jan each year. 10% of certificants are audited.

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