Membership and Community

ISACA
As an independent, nonprofit, global association, ISACA engages in the development, adoption and
use of globally accepted, industry-leading knowledge and practices for information systems.
Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by
its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.
ISACA provides guidance, benchmarks and governance tools for enterprises that use information
systems. ISACA also hosts a series of international conferences that focus on both technical and
managerial topics relating to IS assurance, control, security and IT governance. It also coordinates
several certification programs, including Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information
Security Manager, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT and Certified in Risk and Information
Systems Control credentials.
ISACA also developed and continually updates COBIT, a business framework designed to help
enterprises across industries manage their information and technology.
Membership and Community

As a nonprofit, global membership association for IT and information systems professionals, ISACA is
committed to providing its diverse constituency of more than 140,000 professionals worldwide with
the tools they need to achieve individual and organizational success. The benefits offered through our
globally accepted research, certifications and community collaboration result in greater trust in, and
value from, information systems. Through more than 200 chapters established in more than 80
countries, ISACA provides its members with education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional
networking, and a host of other benefits on a local level.
ISACA’s constituency is characterized by its diversity. The global community of ISACA members and
certified cover a variety of professional IT-related positions—some of which include IS auditor,
consultant, educator, IS security professional, risk professional, chief information officer and internal
auditor. Some are new to the field, others are at middle management levels and still others are in the
most senior ranks. ISACA constituents work in nearly all industry categories, including financial and
banking, public accounting, government and the public sector, utilities and manufacturing.
Members rely on ISACA for resources that enhance their skills, expand their professional knowledge
and connect them with a vibrant community of peers.
Professional Recognition
ISACA membership and its certification programs are globally accepted and recognized. In fact,
independent studies continue to demonstrate that holding an ISACA designation enhances
professional recognition, credibility and earning potential.
ISACA members have direct access to research, certifications and products that align systems and
strategy. They are connected to a global professional community and have the opportunity to
contribute directly to advancing the profession and developing its body of knowledge. With the
complexity of information systems, increased risks, and the need for compliance, it is more important
than ever that organizations recruit and retain employees who can take a comprehensive view of
information systems and their relationship to enterprise success.
ISACA membership and certification signifies to employers and peers that an individual is:
 Dedicated to industry-accepted practices and high professional standards
 Serious about enhancing their professional knowledge and skills
 Connected with the standards, resources and global network of colleagues that only ISACA
can provide
Guidance and Practices

ISACA’s IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide and our research
pinpoints professional issues challenging enterprises today.
ISACA actively promotes research that results in the development of products both relevant and useful
to IT governance, control, assurance and security professionals. By drawing on the knowledge and
experience of our members, we developed the Business Model for Information Security (BMIS), taking
a holistic and business-oriented approach to managing information security. Recognizing that IT
assurance professionals are faced with different requirements and different types of audit and
assurance assignments, ISACA developed the IT Assurance Framework (ITAF).
ISACA developed and maintains the internationally recognized COBIT ®, Val IT™ and Risk IT
frameworks, helping IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance responsibilities
while delivering value to the business. In addition to the frameworks, ISACA offers publications that
provide guidance on a wide range of topics, including how to implement the frameworks. ISACA
works with members who are subject matter experts to review and comment on exposure drafts from
regulators and standards-setting bodies to provide the IT community with the most relevant research
deliverables.
Professional Development
In a profession as ever-changing as IT, professional development is a necessity. ISACA is recognized
as a highly respected and sought-after resource for professional education and development.
Connecting IT professionals across a variety of industries, geography and professions, ISACA is
dedicated to providing products and services that bring value to our members. We provide the relevant
tools to promote growth, innovation and trust. Our belief in the strength of our industry experts helps
drive personal and organizational success, which is the core of our members, volunteers and
committees.
ISACA offers educational events that meet the needs of all IT professionals. From face-to-face
conferences, including its flagship International Conference and the global Computer Audit, Control
and Security (CACS) conferences, and Training Weeks, to e-Learning and On-site Training, ISACA is
committed to providing its members and constituents with the resources they need to keep their
professional skills and knowledge up-to-date.
“The reason I have stayed a member of ISACA is that it continues to provide value to me as a professional. There
are entry-level value opportunities, content that provides value initially. But the more I grow, I find that the more
I can derive value personally and professionally from ISACA. It's a fairly large organization that’s almost
limitless in it's opportunities to help me as an information systems professional.”
Code of Professional Ethics

ISACA sets forth this Code of Professional Ethics to guide the professional and personal conduct of
members of the association and/or its certification holders.
Members and ISACA certification holders shall:
1. Support the implementation of, and encourage compliance with, appropriate standards and
procedures for the effective governance and management of enterprise information systems
and technology, including: audit, control, security and risk management.
2. Perform their duties with objectivity, due diligence and professional care, in accordance with
professional standards.
3. Serve in the interest of stakeholders in a lawful manner, while maintaining high standards of
conduct and character, and not discrediting their profession or the Association.
4. Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information obtained in the course of their activities
unless disclosure is required by legal authority. Such information shall not be used for personal
benefit or released to inappropriate parties.
5. Maintain competency in their respective fields and agree to undertake only those activities they
can reasonably expect to complete with the necessary skills, knowledge and competence.
6. Inform appropriate parties of the results of work performed including the disclosure of all
significant facts known to them that, if not disclosed, may distort the reporting of the results.
7. Support the professional education of stakeholders in enhancing their understanding of the
governance and management of enterprise information systems and technology, including:
audit, control, security and risk management.
Failure to comply with this Code of Professional Ethics can result in an investigation into a member's
or certification holder's conduct and, ultimately, in disciplinary measures.

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