Certified: The ISACA CISA Audio Course

By Dr Jason Edwards

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The Bare Metal Cyber CISA Audio Course is your complete, exam-focused companion for mastering the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification. Designed for IT auditors, security professionals, and governance specialists, this comprehensive Audio Course transforms the ISACA exam blueprint into over one hundred clear, structured, and engaging episodes. Each lesson delivers practical explanations and real-world context across all five CISA domains—ranging from audit processes and IT governance to systems acquisition, operations, resilience, and information asset protection. Whether you’re driving, exercising, or studying between work sessions, every episode helps you understand key audit principles, retain critical terminology, and apply your knowledge with confidence. The CISA certification from ISACA is a globally recognized credential that validates expertise in auditing, control, and assurance of information systems. It focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of IT governance, managing risk, ensuring system integrity, and maintaining operational resilience within complex technology environments. Earning the CISA demonstrates that you have the analytical insight and professional judgment to assess vulnerabilities, design controls, and safeguard enterprise systems. Recognized by organizations worldwide, it is a trusted benchmark for IT auditors, compliance officers, and security leaders seeking to advance into higher-responsibility roles in governance and assurance. Developed by BareMetalCyber.com, the CISA Audio Course combines professional narration, exam alignment, and practical application to give you a complete, portable study experience. Each episode builds momentum toward certification success—helping you not only pass the exam but also elevate your understanding of how effective information systems auditing strengthens organizations.

Episode Date
Welcome to the ISACA CISA Certification
Oct 14, 2025
Episode 105: Evaluating Risks of Emerging Technologies and Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 104: Providing Guidance on Information Systems Quality Improvement
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 103: Evaluating Threat and Vulnerability Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 102: Evaluating Shadow IT Risks and Controls
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 101: Evaluating Policies Related to IT Asset Lifecycle Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 100: Evaluating Privacy and Data Classification Programs
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 99: Evaluating Data Governance Program
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 98: Evaluating IT Operations and Maintenance Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 97: Evaluating Enterprise Architecture Alignment
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 96: Evaluating End-User Support Processes
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 95: Evaluating Supply Chain Risk and Integrity Issues
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 94: Evaluating IT Vendor Selection and Contract Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 93: Evaluating IT Key Performance and Risk Indicators
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 92: Evaluating Ownership of IT Risks, Controls, and Standards
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 91: Evaluating IT Resource and Project Management Alignment
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 90: Evaluating IT Governance Effectiveness
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 89: Evaluating IT Strategy Alignment
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 88: Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Processes
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 87: Evaluating Automation and Decision-Making Systems
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 86: Utilizing Data Analytics in Auditing
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 85: Conducting Post-Audit Follow-Up
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 84: Communicating Audit Results and Recommendations
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 83: Applying Project Management in IS Audits
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 82: Conducting Audits According to IS Audit Standards
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 81: Planning Effective Information Systems Audits
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 80: Evidence Collection and Digital Forensics
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 79: Security Incident Response Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 78: Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 77: Security Testing Tools and Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 76: Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 75: Security Awareness Training and Programs
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 74: Mobile, Wireless, and IoT Device Security
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 73: Cloud and Virtualized Environments
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 72: Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 71: Data Encryption Methods and Controls
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 70: Data Loss Prevention
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 69: Network and Endpoint Security
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 68: Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 67: Physical and Environmental Controls
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 66: Information Asset Security Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 65: Overview of Domain 5 – Protection of Information Assets
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 64: Disaster Recovery Planning Fundamentals
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 63: Developing and Maintaining a Business Continuity Plan
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 62: Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 61: System and Operational Resilience
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 60: Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 59: Overview of Business Resilience
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 58: Database Management Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 57: IT Service Level Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 56: Operational Log Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 55: Configuration and Patch Management Processes
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 54: Change Management Processes
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 53: Problem Management and Root Cause Analysis
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 52: Incident Management Best Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 51: Systems Availability and Capacity Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 50: Shadow IT and End-User Computing
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 49: System Interfaces
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 48: Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 47: IT Asset Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 46: IT Components
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 45: Overview of Domain 4 – Information Systems Operations & Business Resilience
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 44: Post-Implementation Review
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 43: System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 42: Implementation Configuration and Release Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 41: System Readiness and Implementation Testing
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 40: Control Identification and Design
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 39: Agile, DevOps, and Modern SDLC Approaches
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 38: Waterfall and Traditional SDLC
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 37: Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 36: Project Governance and Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 35: Overview of Domain 3 – Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 34: Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 33: IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 32: IT Vendor Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 31: IT Resource Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 30: Practical Data Classification Techniques and Compliance
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 29: Data Governance Program Fundamentals
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 28: Privacy Program and Principles
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 27: ERM Implementation and Evaluation Examples
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 26: ERM Frameworks and Principles
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 25: Enterprise Architecture and Considerations
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 24: IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Practices
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 23: Organizational Structure, IT Governance, and IT Strategy
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 22: Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 21: Overview of Domain 2 – Management of IT
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 20: Overview of Domain 2 – Governance of IT
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 19: Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Processes
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 18: Audit Reporting and Communication Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 17: Practical Applications and Case Studies of Audit Data Analytics
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 16: Introduction to Audit Data Analytics Tools and Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 15: Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 14: Audit Testing and Sampling Methodology
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 13: Audit Project Management
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 12: Types of Controls and Audit Considerations
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 11: Advanced Risk Assessment Methods and Practical Examples
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 10: Fundamentals of Risk-Based Audit Planning
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 9: Types of Audits, Assessments, and Reviews
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 8: IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 7: Overview of Domain 1 – Information Systems Auditing Process
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 6: Exam-Day Preparation – What to Expect and How to Prepare Mentally
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 5: Final Review – Summary of Key Concepts Across All Domains
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 4: Critical Exam Tips, Test-taking Strategies, and Common Pitfalls
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 3: Proven Strategies for Passing the CISA Exam
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 2: Understanding ISACA and Key Resources
Jul 06, 2025
Episode 1: Welcome to the CISA Certification
Jul 06, 2025