Does a CISA cover the majority of a Network+ certification?

CPA

Does the CISA certification cover what is included in a Network+ certification? Thanks!

zxbane

I am familiar with the study material of both exams and in my opinion the CISA does not cover the majority of Network+ since the exams on focused on separate topics.

JDMurray

The CISA covers information systems auditing; the Network+ covers basic IP network design and operation. Instead of the CISA, maybe you are thinking of the CCNA or CEH cert?

joneno

Let me google that for you

CPA

I would like to learn more about networking. Network+ seems like a good broad test of knowledge. Is there a non-vendor specific test is more challenging/sought after by employers?

FYI:

From the ISACA CISA website, the networking topics covered by the CISA exam:

CISA Domain 4—Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Support (23%):

-4.4 Knowledge of the technology concepts related to hardware and network
components, system software and database management systems
-4.10 Knowledge of systems performance monitoring processes, tools and techniques
(e.g., network analyzers, system utilization reports, load balancing)

CISA Domain 5—Protection of Information Assets (30%)

-5.6 Knowledge of the configuration, implementation, operation and maintenance of

network security controls

-5.7 Knowledge of network and Internet security

devices, protocols, and techniques

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abyssinica

CISA is auditing...

colemic

From your statement 'I would like to learn more about networking,' Net+ is the best cert for you to consider, followed by CCENT/CCNA (depending how far into Cisco you want to go.) Both are relevant and chock full of networking fundamentals, the CCENT/CCNA also has Cisco-specific IOS commands and focuses on their technology platforms. Both are good.

The CISA will unequivocally not provide you with fundamental knowledge of internetworking.

CPA

Got it. Thanks for the replies.