CERTIFICATION CISA CISA, the Certified Information Systems Auditor is ISACA's cornerstone certification. Since 1978, the CISA exam has measured excellence in the area of IS auditing, control and security. CISA has grown to be globally recognized and adopted worldwide as a symbol of achievement. There are more than 29,000 CISAs worldwide, and more than 10,000 individuals took the CISA exam in 2002 alone. For more information on CISA More information on CISA. CISM CISM, the Certified Information Security Manager is ISACA's new certification and is specifically geared toward experienced information security professionals. CISM is business-oriented and focused on information risk management while addressing management, design and technical security issues at the conceptual level. It is for the individual who must maintain a view of the "big picture" by managing, designing, overseeing and assessing an enterprise's information security. For more information on CISM. Cochin chapter is yet to start coaching classes for CISM. For devising tailor made courses for information security according to your requirements, please More information on CISM. CGEIT The IT Governance certification is intended to recognize a wide range of professionals for their knowledge and application of IT governance principles and practices. Many CGEIT certificates have been awarded. It is designed for professionals who have management, advisory, or assurance responsibilities as defined by a "job practice" consisting of IT governance related tasks and knowledge. Earning this designation will enable professionals to respond to the growing business demand for a comprehensive IT governance program that defines responsibility and accountability across the entire enterprise More information on CGEIT. ........................................................................................................................................................... How Cochin Chapter helps you ? CISA coaching classes . Knowledge sharing Cochin chapter is conducting coaching classes for CISA certification. Classes commenced on 9th July 2006 at NIPM Hall , Mather Square, Opposite North Railway Station Kochi. Professionals from Audit, IS Management, Management Consulting and System Administration are handling classes. For more details contact us. . . . . . . . . . . Cochin chapter strongly believes that CISA certification can be achieved through rapid self learning and all required knowledge sharing will be done by the chapter members. Internet being a treasure house of free knowledge, our web site will offer links to free resources in Internet that can be accessed for deepening of knowledge in different areas. Moreover, our faculty will be available for offline consultation with regard to the topics of study. For more details contact us.