Membership
1. Membership for IT Professionals, Students and Educators
With 95,000 constituents in 160 countries,ISACA is internationally recognized as a high-performing organization that addresses global, national and local information systems and business issues.
1.1. IT Professionals Membership for IT Audit, Security, Governance and Risk Professionals
ISACA membership reveals your high standards, speaks to your professional values and associates you with a distinguished group of peers.
Enhance Your Knowledge
ISACA gives you access to the critical information you need to succeed and add value to your enterprise. As part of a talented global community of IT audit, information security and IT governance professionals, you have the opportunity to contribute directly to advancing the profession and developing its body of knowledge.
Connect and Network
ISACA professional members include IT and information systems professionals covering a range of titles and disciplines, many with a focus in IT assurance, control, security, governance and risk.
As an ISACA member, you belong to a community of professionals that share mutual goals, interests and commitments. Becoming involved with your local chapter and attending ISACA events will allow you to make valuable connections with peers, share knowledge and discover new opportunities in your profession.
"Networking is key to landing a new position— approximately 79% of new jobs are found through networking."
Advance Your Career No matterwhere you are on your career path, ISACA equips you with the resources, training and education you need to expand your professional development opportunities. Many professionals worldwide consider membership in ISACA essential to their ongoing education, career progression and value delivery to their enterprises. ISACA membership more than 95,000 strong worldwide—is characterized by its diversity. Members live and work in more than 160 countries and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions. Some are in the most senior ranks, others are at middle management levels and still others are new to the field. They work in nearly all industry categories, including financial and banking, public accounting, government and the public sector, utilities and manufacturing.
ISACA membership sets you apart from other IT professionals by signifying that you are:
Dedicated to best practices and successful results
Committed to professional growth and advancement
Helping to advance your profession
A seeker of professional knowledge and a problem solver
Serious about continuing education
Connected with a highly regarded organization
Part of a global network of peers
1. IT Professional Membership Benefits
Become an ISACA member and join a community of professionals who share your goals and understand your challenges. Expand your professional network of peers and potential employers all around the world.
Connecting exceptional people with exceptional knowledge
to provide our members with a robust offering of benefits
ISACA positions you to succeed and thrive in your career. The Association is a resource you can draw upon to enhance your skills, expand your professional connections and experience a vibrant local and global community of colleagues.
"The reason I've stayed a member of ISACA is that it continues to provide value to me as a professional. The more I grow, the more I can derive value personally and professionally from ISACA. It's a fairly large organization that's almost limitless in its opportunities to help me as an information systems professional."
–Max Blecher, South Africa
Visit Benefits to learn more about how ISACA Professional Membership can help you achieve your future success.
2. IT Professional Member Value Membership demonstrates your commitment to professional growth, knowledge sharing and advancement. Become a Member and enhance your value to your enterprise!
Should I Become a Member? Yes, if you want to:
Become better at your job.ISACA provides access to leading-edge research, both as an association and through its affiliated IT Governance Institute. ISACA also pursues publication exchanges with other organizations to provide our members with access to their research.
ISACA’s Standards Board defines, develops and promulgates IS audit standards which establish a quality baseline by which other IT audit and control activities are measured.
ISACA’s affiliation with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has been instrumental in rating the international information technology guidelines issued by IFAC.
Increase your value to your employer by expanding your skill set.
ISACA Journal features articles on topics of immediate interest to the IS audit and control community. The bimonthly journal is provided free to all members.
Or, visit the Apple App Store and search for "ISACA Journal" to download the free app from your iPhone, iTouch or iPad.
Expand your network of business contacts.
Membership in one of more than190 ISACA chapters with members in 160 countries immediately puts you in contact with a local circle of peers with similar job responsibilities and concerns.
ISACA conferences expand your network even further and chapter websites, Internet newsletters, and listservs allow members to share advice on topics of professional interest.
Highlight your expertise by earning a professional credential.
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation recognizes educational achievement in IS audit competence, including standards and practices; organization and management; processes; integrity, confidentiality and availability; and software development, acquisition and maintenance.
Position yourself to participate in a global marketplace.ISACA's international membership offers opportunities to learn more about business cultures, priorities, and practices from around the world.
Support the future of your profession. ISACA is preparing model curricula for information systems auditing at the undergraduate and graduate levels ensuring that the research essential to the next generation of IS audit and control specialists continues.
Position yourself for management opportunities.
ISACA allows members to practice leadership skills through its chapters and its International boards, committees and task forces.
The ISACA-sponsored Leadership Conference offers chapter leaders the opportunity to exchange best practices and develop leadership and management skills.
2.2 Local Chapter Information Learn about the benefits of joining a chapter, and how to locate a chapter in your area. With more than 190 chapters worldwide, there may be one close to your location.
Connect and Network As an ISACA member, you belong to a community of professionals that share mutual goals, interests and commitments. Becoming involved with your local chapter will allow you to make valuable connections with peers, share knowledge and discover new opportunities in your profession.
Locating a Chapter The more than 190 chapters worldwide offer an opportunity to share a broad range of professional expertise from diverse business communities. Chapters sponsor local educational seminars and workshops, engage in IT research projects, conduct regular chapter meetings, and help to further promote and elevate the visibility of the IS audit, control and security professional.
Membership in the association requires joining both the international association and a local chapter when residing or working within its territory. Select a chapter for additional information and to determine its territory.
Benefits Provided by Local Chapters: Access to affordable CPE programs and information exchange through regular chapter meetings and events.
Expand your network of business contacts. Membership in one of more than 180 ISACA chapters with members in 160 countries immediately puts you in contact with a local circle of peers with similar job responsibilities and concerns.
Chapter websites allow members to share advice on topics of professional interest.
Position yourself for management opportunities. ISACA allows members to practice leadership skills through its chapters and its International boards, committees and task forces. The ISACA-sponsored Leadership Conference offers chapter leaders the opportunity to exchange best practices and develop leadership and management skills.
Local educational seminars and workshops, including review courses to assist you in studying for certification exams.
Learn about the benefits of joining a chapter, and how to locate a chapter in your area. With more than 190 chapters worldwide, there may be one close to your location.
Connect and Network
As an ISACA member, you belong to a community of professionals that share mutual goals, interests and commitments. Becoming involved with your local chapter will allow you to make valuable connections with peers, share knowledge and discover new opportunities in your profession.
Locating a Chapter The more than 190 chapters worldwide offer an opportunity to share a broad range of professional expertise from diverse business communities. Chapters sponsor local educational seminars and workshops, engage in IT research projects, conduct regular chapter meetings, and help to further promote and elevate the visibility of the IS audit, control and security professional.
Membership in the association requires joining both the international association and a local chapter when residing or working within its territory. Select a chapter for additional information and to determine its territory.
Benefits Provided by Local Chapters: Access to affordable CPE programs and information exchange through regular chapter meetings and events.
Expand your network of business contacts. Membership in one of more than 180ISACA chapters with members in 160 countries immediately puts you in contact with a local circle of peers with similar job responsibilities and concerns. Chapter websites allow members to share advice on topics of professional interest.
Position yourself for management opportunities. ISACA allows members to practice leadership skills through its chapters and its International boards, committees and task forces. The ISACA-sponsored Leadership Conference offers chapter leaders the opportunity to exchange best practices and develop leadership and management skills.
Local educational seminars and workshops, including review courses to assist you in studying for certification exams.
1.3 JOIN ISACA Work smarter. Find solutions faster. Enhance your knowledge. ISACA membership positions information systems professionals to meet their career goals.
Professional Membership ISACA membership reveals your high standards, speaks to your professional values and associates you with a distinguished group of peers. Learn about membership terms, chapter dues and how to join.
Student Membership Become a Student Member and connect with industry leaders who can help you reach your career goals. Learn about student qualifications to join and dues.
Academic Advocate Membership Become an Academic Advocate and give your students a competitive advantage as you contribute to growing the profession. Learn about qualifications to join how to join.
