ISACA Certifications
ISACA Certifications
Global leaders in IT governance, risk, and security. 5 certifications covering IT audit, information security management, enterprise risk, and AI governance — trusted by over 170,000 professionals worldwide.
ISACA Certification Portfolio
| Certification | Level | Cost | Questions | Duration | Pass Score | Difficulty | Median Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit | $575 | 150 | 240 min | 450 | $114K | Active | ||
| Security Mgmt | $760 | 150 | 240 min | 450 | $156K | Active | ||
CRISCCRISC |
Risk | $760 | 150 | 240 min | 450 | $151K | Active | |
| AI Audit | $459 | 90 | 150 min | 450 | $96K | Active | ||
| AI Security Management | $599 | 90 | 150 min | 450 | $138K | Active |
ISACA Certification Pathway
ISACA Certification Salaries
Median US salaries by certification. All figures from third-party salary surveys — not TechJacks estimates.
Which ISACA Certification Is Right for You?
Recertification & Renewal
ISACA certifications require annual maintenance fees ($45 for members, $85 for non-members) and 20 CPE hours per year (120 per 3-year cycle). At least 1 hour must be in ethics. CPEs can come from training, conferences, self-study, mentoring, or publishing. Non-compliance results in certification revocation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depends on your career focus: CISA for IT audit, CISM for security management, CRISC for risk management. AAIA and AAISM are specialized AI governance certs for professionals already in audit or security.
Exam fees range from $459 (AAIA) to $760 (AAISM). Members get discounts on some exams. Annual maintenance is $45/member or $85/non-member, plus 20 CPE hours per year.
Yes. CISA, CISM, and CRISC each require 5 years of relevant experience (with substitutions available). AAIA requires 2 years. AAISM requires experience in AI security management.
No. CISM focuses on security program management and governance (managerial). CISSP covers broader security domains including technical implementation. Many security leaders hold both.
20 CPE hours per year (120 per 3-year cycle). At least 1 hour must be in ethics. Credits come from training, conferences, self-study, mentoring, or publishing.