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Practical guidance on CMMC, NIST SP 800-171 and the ISACA certifications that defense contractor GRC teams rely on.
How CISM Supports CMMC Compliance
How the CISM certification supports CMMC and NIST 800-171 programs by credentialing the security leaders DoD contractors need to run compliance well.
Read the articleCISA & CISM Roles on a CMMC Assessment Team
Building a CMMC assessment team — how the CISA and CISM credentials map to the audit, evidence and security-management roles a Level 2 program requires.
Read the articleWhy CISA Supports CMMC Compliance Readiness
How CISA certification supports CMMC compliance — credentialing IS audit professionals for the audit, evidence, and control-assessment roles CMMC requires.
Read the articleISACA Training for Defense Contractors & CMMC Teams
Defense contractors building CMMC programs need credentialed staff. How CISA, CRISC, and CISM map to the audit, risk, and security roles CMMC requires.
Read the articleCRISC: The Certification for Cyber Risk Professionals
CRISC certifies professionals who identify, assess, and manage IT risk and implement IS controls — the standard for enterprise cyber risk roles.
Read the articleCOBIT 2019 for Federal & State IT Governance
COBIT 2019 gives Federal and State agencies the governance structure to align IT with the NIST CSF, satisfy audits, and manage IT risk systematically.
Read the articleCISM for vCISO Teams: Why It Maps
CISM maps closely to the vCISO role. Its four domains (governance, risk, program and incident management) mirror day-to-day vCISO responsibilities.
Read the articleCISA vs CISM: Which ISACA Certification Is Right for You?
CISA vs CISM — CISA certifies IS auditors; CISM certifies security managers and CISOs. How to choose the right ISACA certification for your GRC career.
Read the articleCCAK: Cloud Auditing Knowledge Certificate Explained
CCAK from ISACA and CSA covers cloud audit methodology, the Cloud Controls Matrix and cloud governance risk. What it covers and who should pursue it.
Read the articleAI Audit Training: AAIA & AAISM Certifications
ISACA's AI audit credentials, AAIA and AAISM, are emerging standards for AI audit and governance professionals. What they cover and who needs them.
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