University at Albany ISACA Student Group
University at Albany, State University of New York
Membership Benefits
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Discounts on Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam registration fee, CISA® maintenance fee, and materials for exam preparation.
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Discounts on International Association sponsored conferences.
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Subscription to the IS Audit & Control Journal.
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Complimentary copy of COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) framework and executive summary.
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Discounts on Bookstore publications.
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Subscription to the Global Communiqué.
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Access to leading-edge research and academic relations.
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Opportunities to participate in International Association committees.
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Networking opportunities through regular student group meetings.
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Educational seminars and workshops for continuing professional development.
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Participation in local board and committee activities.
Why Should You Be An Active Member Of ISACA?
Gain the Competitive Edge – Since ISACA's establishment more than forty years ago, information systems audit and control leaders worldwide have fostered and enhanced the profession through the Association's advancement of standards and practices, education, certification, research, publications, and increased visibility. ISACA's membership is diverse with members living and working in 160 countries while serving in a variety of professional IT-related positions in nearly all industry categories. But, as much as ISACA’s members are diverse, they share a common purpose – taking the lead worldwide.
Member Certifications
ISACA administers four certifications, which provide globally recognized certification for IT Audit, Security, Governance, and Risk professionals.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
The CISA certification is known worldwide as the recognized achievement for those who control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.
Certified Information Security Manager
(CISM)
The management-focused CISM is a unique
certification for individuals who design, build
and manage enterprise information security
programs. CISM is the leading credential for
information security managers.
Certified in the Governance of
Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
CGEIT recognizes a wide range of professionals
for their knowledge and application of enterprise
IT governance principles and practices
Certified in Risk and Information
Systems Control (CRISC)
CRISC (pronounced “see-risk”) is designed
for IT professionals who have hands-on
experience with risk identification, assessment
and evaluation; risk response; risk monitoring;
IS control design and implementation; and
IS control monitoring and maintenance.