Newsletter ISACA Global 03/2025 Dear Members, Please see the following information and offers, including many free CPE opportunities: BETA PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY AI Audit Certification Beta—ISACA is seeking individuals to participate in a beta program for a new certification in development. Qualifications: Upon approval, applicants must: Apply for the AI Audit beta program now through 1 April 2025. Hold a CISA, CIA, or CPA credential. Be active in an IT audit or IT audit advisory role. Purchase the beta exam for the discounted cost of US$399. Products are only available in English; volunteers must be comfortable reading, learning, and taking the exam in English. After purchasing the exam, volunteers will receive a voucher to redeem the AI Audit Certification Review Manual eBook free of charge. Take the certification exam no later than 30 April 2025. WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Join ISACA in celebrating Women's History Month (and International Women's Day on 8 March)! New! LeadHERship webinar series: Engaging Your Network—1 April 2025, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 Through actionable insights and energizing stories, this session will empower you to elevate your leadership, enhance your influence, and become the kind of leader people can’t forget. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Visit SheLeadsTech to be inspired and explore volunteer opportunities for engagement. Follow #SheLeadsTech on social media and share your stories. Support women's education: Spread the word and apply for the SheLeadsTech Scholarship. The application is open 25 March to 6 May. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Article: The Rise of Deepfakes: A Deep Dive Into Synthetic Media and Its Implications Webinar: The Invisible Workplace: Governing Data Access in a Hybrid, AI-Driven World—24 April 2025, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 Discover how to navigate the complexities of data management in the age of hybrid work (some employees working from home, others in multiple offices) and AI-generated content. Learn how to create effective governance policies for sensitive data, reduce security risks without compromising productivity, and ensure compliance. Netwrix-sponsored webinar. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). AUDIT Audit Program: VPN Security Audit Program – Members receive a discount. Article: Refreshing IT Audit with LLMs CYBERSECURITY Webinar: Is Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) the New Zero Trust?—10 April 2025, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 As Zero Trust emerged as the right architecture for modern cloud organizations, CTEM is emerging as the right operating model. This webinar will go through every step of the operating model to learn best practices for taking more proactive measures across key security programs, and why it is foundational to have a holistic asset intelligence platform like Axonius. Axonius-sponsored webinar. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Webinar: How Agentic Security & AI Agents are Reshaping Cybersecurity—29 May 2025, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 Learn about and explore the rise of agentic security—an artificial intelligence-driven approach that enables autonomous, adaptive, and proactive defense mechanisms. 7AI-sponsored webinar. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). RISK Webinar: IT Risk: From Detection to Protection—1 May 2025, 11:00 am CT / 16:00 UTC. Cyber threats demand more than basic detection. Gain insights into leveraging technology and best practices to move beyond reactive measures, mitigating cyber risks while ensuring compliance and resilience. Strengthen your defense and empower your organization to stay ahead of evolving threats. Riskonnect-sponsored webinar. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Don’t forget some that were mentioned last month: Webinar: Building the Business Case for AI—25 March 2025, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 Learn how to identify distractions caused by AI, structure AI business cases, and build actionable plans for adopting and integrating AI. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Webinar: Fortifying Microsoft 365 Against Costly Phishing Attacks: Insights from Recent Cyber Heists—3 April 2025, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 UTC. Learn how to protect your Microsoft 365 environment from advanced phishing attacks. Register here. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Proofpoint-sponsored webinar. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Academic Webinar: Empowering Future IT Auditors: The Foundation of IT Audit, 8 April, 11:00 am CT / 17:00 UTC. Panelists will share how to integrate CISA content into academic curricula and workforce development programs to support industry demand for highly skilled IT auditors. One hour/one CPE (free for members). Register here.
