Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is an audit professional certification sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Candidates for the certification must meet requirements set by ISACA.The CISA certification was established in 1978[1] for several reasons Develop and maintain a tool that could be used to evaluate an individuals' competency in conducting information system audits. 2. Provide a motivational tool for information systems auditors to maintain their skills, and monitor the success of the maintenance programs. Provide criteria to help aid management in the selection of personnel and development. The first CISA examination was administered in 1981, and registration numbers have grown each year. Over 60,000[1] candidates have earned the CISA designation. The CISA certification has been recognised with ANSI accreditation, along with the CISM certification- both of these certifications are managed by ISACA. It is one of the few certifications formally approved by the US Department of Defense in their Information Assurance Technical .