List of IT Audit Professional Bodies & Certifications

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!


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