Certified: The ISACA CISA Audio Course
af Dr Jason Edwards
Welcome to the ISACA CISA Certification
Om denne podcast
The Bare Metal Cyber CISA Audio Course is your complete, exam-focused companion for mastering the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. Designed for IT auditors, security professionals, and governance specialists, this comprehensive Audio Course transforms the ISACA exam blueprint into over one hundred clear, structured, and engaging episodes. Each lesson delivers practical explanations and real-world context across all five CISA domains—ranging from audit processes and IT governance to systems acquisition, operations, resilience, and information asset protection. Whether you’re driving, exercising, or studying between work sessions, every episode helps you understand key audit principles, retain critical terminology, and apply your knowledge with confidence.
The CISA certification from ISACA is a globally recognized credential that validates expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems. It focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of IT governance, managing risk, ensuring system integrity, and maintaining operational resilience within complex technology environments. Earning the CISA demonstrates that you have the analytical insight and professional judgment to assess vulnerabilities, design controls, and safeguard enterprise systems. Recognized by organizations worldwide, it is a trusted benchmark for IT auditors, compliance officers, and security leaders seeking to advance into higher-responsibility roles in governance and assurance.
Developed by BareMetalCyber.com, the CISA Audio Course combines professional narration, exam alignment, and practical application to give you a complete, portable study experience. Each episode builds momentum toward certification success—helping you not only pass the exam but also elevate your understanding of how effective information systems auditing strengthens organizations.
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- Welcome to the ISACA CISA Certification · 2 min.Dive into a fast, no-fluff overview of what this podcast delivers, who it’s for, and how each episode helps you level up with practical, real-world takeaways. In this trailer…
- Episode 105: Evaluating Risks of Emerging Technologies and Practices · 20 min. · Episode 105Staying ahead of risk means understanding new technologies and trends. This episode focuses on how to evaluate emerging threats related to artificial intelligence, blockchain…
- Episode 104: Providing Guidance on Information Systems Quality Improvement · 20 min. · Episode 104Auditors are expected to identify improvement opportunities and support quality initiatives. In this episode, you will learn how to evaluate continuous improvement programs…
- Episode 103: Evaluating Threat and Vulnerability Management · 20 min. · Episode 103Organizations must proactively manage threats and vulnerabilities to remain secure. This episode covers how to audit threat intelligence collection, vulnerability assessments…
- Episode 102: Evaluating Shadow IT Risks and Controls · 19 min. · Episode 102Shadow IT introduces risk outside of sanctioned governance. This episode teaches you how to audit unsanctioned applications, unauthorized system use, and spreadsheet-based…
- Episode 101: Evaluating Policies Related to IT Asset Lifecycle Management · 20 min. · Episode 101IT assets require controls from acquisition through disposal. In this episode, you will learn how to evaluate lifecycle policies, including procurement, tagging, usage…
- Episode 100: Evaluating Privacy and Data Classification Programs · 21 min. · Episode 100Privacy and data classification are integral to protecting information assets. This episode explains how to audit privacy frameworks, policy enforcement, classification schemes…
- Episode 99: Evaluating Data Governance Program · 20 min. · Episode 99Data governance defines how information is managed, secured, and used. This episode covers how to evaluate data ownership, stewardship, classification, and lifecycle controls…
- Episode 98: Evaluating IT Operations and Maintenance Practices · 21 min. · Episode 98Operations and maintenance are critical to IT service delivery and risk control. In this episode, you will learn how to audit operational support, preventive maintenance…
- Episode 97: Evaluating Enterprise Architecture Alignment · 18 min. · Episode 97Enterprise architecture must align with organizational strategy to ensure long-term IT value. This episode teaches you how to assess architectural documentation, governance…
- Episode 96: Evaluating End-User Support Processes · 18 min. · Episode 96Supporting end users requires processes that are responsive, secure, and well-documented. This episode focuses on how to audit help desk operations, ticket resolution, escalation…
- Episode 95: Evaluating Supply Chain Risk and Integrity Issues · 19 min. · Episode 95Modern IT environments rely on complex supply chains that must be evaluated for risk. This episode explores how to assess supplier integrity, dependency risk, cybersecurity…
- Episode 94: Evaluating IT Vendor Selection and Contract Management · 20 min. · Episode 94Auditors play an essential role in verifying that vendor selection and contract oversight meet organizational, legal, and regulatory expectations. In this episode, you will learn…
- Episode 93: Evaluating IT Key Performance and Risk Indicators · 18 min. · Episode 93Key performance and risk indicators provide insight into IT effectiveness and exposure. This episode teaches you how to evaluate how KPIs and KRIs are selected, monitored, and…
- Episode 92: Evaluating Ownership of IT Risks, Controls, and Standards · 19 min. · Episode 92Effective risk management requires clearly assigned ownership. In this episode, you will learn how to evaluate whether an organization has defined responsibility for IT risks…
- Episode 91: Evaluating IT Resource and Project Management Alignment · 17 min. · Episode 91To succeed on the CISA exam, you must be able to assess whether IT resources and project management practices support enterprise objectives. This episode walks through how to…
- Episode 90: Evaluating IT Governance Effectiveness · 18 min. · Episode 90Strong governance ensures that IT delivers value and manages risk. This episode explains how to evaluate governance frameworks, board oversight, decision-making processes, and…
- Episode 89: Evaluating IT Strategy Alignment · 18 min. · Episode 89IT strategy must support business goals and risk tolerance. In this episode, you will learn how to assess whether IT initiatives are aligned with enterprise objectives, supported…
- Episode 88: Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Processes · 17 min. · Episode 88Audit functions must be continuously evaluated and improved. This episode covers quality assurance techniques including internal assessments, external reviews, performance…
- Episode 87: Evaluating Automation and Decision-Making Systems · 18 min. · Episode 87Automated systems introduce unique risks and controls. This episode teaches you how to audit robotic process automation, decision engines, AI tools, and algorithmic logic. You…







