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Episode 25: Enterprise Architecture and Considerations
Jul 6, 2025
16m 06s
Episode 24: IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Practices
Jul 6, 2025
16m 27s
Episode 23: Organizational Structure, IT Governance, and IT Strategy
Jul 6, 2025
17m 12s
Episode 22: Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards
Jul 6, 2025
16m 24s
Episode 21: Overview of Domain 2 – Management of IT
Jul 6, 2025
15m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 7/6/25 |  Episode 25: Enterprise Architecture and Considerations | Enterprise Architecture (EA) connects IT design to business strategy, and the CISA exam wants you to evaluate how well it supports organizational goals. In this episode, you’ll learn the components of EA, including frameworks like TOGAF, and how auditors assess EA governance, integration, and documentation across the enterprise. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 16m 06s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 24: IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Practices | Policies and standards form the backbone of IT governance, and this episode helps you understand how auditors evaluate their design, communication, and enforcement. You’ll explore the differences between policies, procedures, and guidelines, and how each supports control objectives—critical distinctions the CISA exam frequently tests. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 16m 27s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 23: Organizational Structure, IT Governance, and IT Strategy | A solid grasp of organizational structure is key to evaluating IT governance. This episode walks you through reporting lines, governance committees, roles like CIO and CISO, and how strategy aligns with structure. You’ll also learn what the CISA exam expects you to know about evaluating the effectiveness of governance models. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 12s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 22: Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards | The CISA exam expects you to recognize and apply legal, regulatory, and industry-specific requirements to audit scenarios. This episode explores major compliance drivers like GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX, and explains how auditors assess adherence to these standards. You’ll also learn how to distinguish between laws, regulations, and frameworks—a critical distinction for exam success. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 16m 24s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 21: Overview of Domain 2 – Management of IT | Domain 2 doesn’t stop at governance—it also expects you to understand IT management practices. This episode introduces the key responsibilities of IT leaders, including resource allocation, vendor oversight, performance monitoring, and quality assurance. You’ll gain clarity on how management supports governance goals and what you’ll need to know for CISA exam questions on IT operations. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 15m 20s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 20: Overview of Domain 2 – Governance of IT | Domain 2 shifts your focus from audit execution to how IT supports business objectives. This episode provides a strategic overview of IT governance principles, roles and responsibilities, and how auditors assess the effectiveness of governance frameworks. You'll gain a preview of the domain’s major topics—including risk management, IT strategy, and compliance—so you can prepare to master this high-impact section of the CISA exam. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 49s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 19: Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Processes | ISACA expects CISA-certified professionals to uphold audit quality through structured QA practices. In this episode, we explore internal reviews, peer assessments, and continuous improvement models that strengthen the audit function. You'll learn how quality metrics are defined, how findings are tracked, and how QA fits into the professional standards you’ll be tested on. This is a vital component of Domain 1 that every candidate should understand. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 36m 40s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 18: Audit Reporting and Communication Techniques | Communicating audit results effectively is critical for both real-world auditors and CISA exam success. This episode teaches you how to write clear findings, structure reports logically, and deliver recommendations that management can act on. We’ll also explore techniques for presenting sensitive results diplomatically—a key soft skill that shows up in audit reporting scenarios on the test. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 20m 22s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 17: Practical Applications and Case Studies of Audit Data Analytics | To truly master data analytics, you need to see it in action. This episode presents real-world examples and case studies showing how data analytics is used in fraud detection, operational audits, and compliance testing. You’ll understand the workflow from data extraction to final analysis and learn how CISA exam questions might present similar scenarios. It’s a high-value session that connects theory to practice and brings audit data to life. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 19m 13s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 16: Introduction to Audit Data Analytics Tools and Techniques | Modern audits demand more than checklists—they require smart use of data. This episode introduces audit data analytics, explains the types of analytics (descriptive, diagnostic, predictive), and outlines how tools like ACL and IDEA support audit objectives. You’ll also learn how data analytics supports risk-based auditing, improves coverage, and enhances evidence quality—core areas for CISA Domain 1. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 18m 33s | ||||||
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| 7/6/25 | Episode 15: Audit Evidence Collection Techniques | Effective audits rely on strong, defensible evidence. In this episode, we explore how to gather evidence using inquiry, observation, inspection, and re-performance. You'll learn how to assess evidence sufficiency, reliability, and relevance—three key terms you’ll see on the exam. We also discuss the auditor’s professional judgment in deciding which method to use and when. These foundational skills are directly mapped to Domain 1 questions. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 52s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 14: Audit Testing and Sampling Methodology | Sampling is a heavily tested concept, and many CISA candidates struggle to distinguish between statistical and judgmental sampling. This episode demystifies sampling strategy, explains how to choose the right sample size, and shows you how to interpret sample-based results accurately. You'll also learn how testing ties directly into audit objectives. If you're unsure how to approach audit evidence and sample reliability, this episode is a must. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 37s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 13: Audit Project Management | CISA candidates must not only understand audits—they must also understand how to manage them. This episode outlines the core principles of audit project management, including setting timelines, assigning resources, monitoring progress, and addressing unexpected changes. You’ll learn how to apply project management techniques to real audit environments and understand how these tasks align with ISACA’s exam objectives. It’s a vital listen for mastering Domain 1. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 18m 13s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 12: Types of Controls and Audit Considerations | The CISA exam tests your ability to evaluate and differentiate between control types—preventive, detective, corrective, and compensating. This episode breaks down each control category, explains when and how they’re used, and ties them to audit objectives. We also explore the difference between design and operational effectiveness, a key area where exam questions often challenge candidates. If you need to build control fluency, this episode will help you get there. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 18m 44s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 11: Advanced Risk Assessment Methods and Practical Examples | Understanding risk is a cornerstone of the CISA exam, and this episode takes you beyond the basics. You’ll explore advanced techniques such as scenario-based analysis, quantitative vs. qualitative risk scoring, and how to apply them in real audit environments. Through practical examples, we connect these methods to the types of audit planning decisions you’ll be tested on. This deep dive gives you the context and nuance needed to master complex risk questions on exam day. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 16m 55s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 10: Fundamentals of Risk-Based Audit Planning | Risk-based planning is at the core of IT auditing and a major theme on the CISA exam. This episode covers how to prioritize audits, identify risks, and design audit scopes that align with business impact—all framed for what you need to know to pass. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 18m 00s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 9: Types of Audits, Assessments, and Reviews | Not all audits are the same. This episode teaches you how to distinguish between audit types—compliance, financial, operational, and more—so you can answer CISA questions with clarity. Learn the nuances that the exam loves to test. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 45s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 8: IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, and Codes of Ethics | Know the rules before you’re tested on them. This episode covers the ISACA audit standards and ethics you’ll need to master for Domain 1. You’ll learn what to memorize, how these principles shape audits, and why they matter for exam questions. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 48s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 7: Overview of Domain 1 – Information Systems Auditing Process | Domain 1 is the foundation of the CISA exam. In this episode, we break down what IS auditing means, how it fits into the bigger picture of IT governance, and what the exam expects you to understand about audit roles, risk, and controls. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 46s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 6: Exam-Day Preparation – What to Expect and How to Prepare Mentally | Exam day can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. This episode walks you through everything from logistics and ID requirements to mental strategies and pacing, so you're ready to perform at your best. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 16m 22s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 5: Final Review – Summary of Key Concepts Across All Domains | This episode gives you a high-level review of the most tested concepts across all five CISA domains. If you need a solid refresh or want to verify that your prep is on track, this targeted summary reinforces what you need to know most. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 17m 43s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 4: Critical Exam Tips, Test-taking Strategies, and Common Pitfalls | Learn how to avoid the most common CISA exam mistakes and apply time-tested test-taking strategies. From managing time to breaking down tricky questions, this episode is designed to help you stay sharp, focused, and in control during the exam. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 15m 21s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 3: Proven Strategies for Passing the CISA Exam | Get equipped with practical, actionable study strategies to tackle the CISA exam with confidence. This episode covers planning, retention techniques, practice question usage, and how to identify your weak spots before test day. It’s focused entirely on building the habits that lead to success. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 15m 31s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 2: Understanding ISACA and Key Resources | In this episode, we explore ISACA—the organization behind the CISA—and the essential study tools it provides. You'll learn how to use the official review manual, question database, and support resources to build a winning study strategy aligned with the exam objectives. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 15m 52s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | Episode 1: Welcome to the CISA Certification | Start your CISA journey with a clear understanding of what the certification is, why it matters, and how it can transform your career in IT audit. This episode introduces the exam's structure, the benefits of certification, and what you can expect from the Prepcast series to help you succeed. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com. | 15m 24s | ||||||
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18 placements across 18 markets.
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18 placements across 18 markets.