ISACA for Beginners: How to Start Your IT Audit & Governance Career

Curious about ISACA but not sure where to start? You’re not alone. ISACA certifications like CISA, CISM, and CRISC are among the most respected credentials in IT audit, security management, and governance—but breaking in can feel overwhelming, especially when every certification seems to require years of experience. This beginner-friendly session cuts through the confusion and shows you exactly how to start your IT audit and governance career, even if you’re coming from a different background.

What You’ll Learn

This session is designed for anyone exploring IT audit, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) as a career path. We’ll start with the basics—what ISACA actually is, what IT auditors and GRC professionals do day-to-day, and why these roles are in such high demand across every industry.

You’ll learn the difference between ISACA’s certificates and certifications, which credentials require work experience and which don’t, and how to build a realistic roadmap based on where you are today. We’ll cover ISACA’s entry-level certificate programs that can get you started immediately, how to leverage existing IT or business experience toward ISACA requirements, and what hiring managers actually look for when filling audit and governance roles.

Who Should Attend

This session is perfect for IT professionals curious about moving into audit or governance, career changers exploring GRC as a new direction, recent graduates wondering how to break into the field, anyone confused by ISACA’s certification landscape and experience requirements, and professionals who want to understand how CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT fit together. No prior audit or governance experience required—this is truly a starting point.

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