CISA
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Government & Politics, Education & Academia |
CISA has two meanings. It stands for Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (US federal agency) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (professional certification).
Meanings of CISA at a glance
| # | CISA stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency | Government & Politics › US Federal Agency |
| 2 | Certified Information Systems Auditor | Education & Academia › Professional Certification |
1. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Government & Politics · US Federal Agency Abbreviations
Leads federal efforts to protect civilian government networks and critical infrastructure such as power grids, water systems and election equipment. This DHS agency issues emergency directives to federal agencies and maintains the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Example: Agencies have three weeks to patch the flaw under the CISA directive issued Friday.
Congress created CISA in November 2018 by renaming and elevating DHS's National Protection and Programs Directorate. It is led by a Director. CISA is also the name of an ISACA professional credential, Certified Information Systems Auditor, which has no connection to the agency.
2. Certified Information Systems Auditor
Education & Academia · Professional Certification Abbreviations
Certification from ISACA for professionals who audit, control and assure information systems, first awarded in 1978. Candidates need five years of experience in IS audit, control or security and must pass a 150-question exam.
Example: The audit firm's IT audit team is led by a CISA who reviews banks' system controls.
The CISA is one of the oldest IT certifications. Holders follow ISACA's code of ethics and continuing education rules. In government, CISA more often refers to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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