Get ISACA Certified with Confidence
ISACA certifications are globally recognized credentials for professionals in risk, audit, cybersecurity, and governance. Take the next step in your career with training that goes beyond exam prep. Learn how ISACA frameworks work in the real world.
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Get ISACA Certified with Confidence
ISACA certifications are globally recognized credentials for professionals in risk, audit, cybersecurity, and governance. Take the next step in your career with training that goes beyond exam prep. Learn how ISACA frameworks work in the real world.
What to expect
Why Risk Tide?
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Meet Your Instructors
James (Slim) Beamon, Colonel (ret), USAF, brings over 35 years of military, federal, and contracting experience to cybersecurity training. A former USAF senior officer and Defense Intelligence Agency leader, he has briefed the POTUS and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and managed critical cybersecurity programs for the Department of Defense and DHS. As President of Sycamore Cybersecurity Consultants and Dean of CyberEDGE Academy, James has trained over 2,000 cybersecurity professionals worldwide. He is a certified instructor for ISACA CISM, CISA, CRISC, and CGEIT, as well as many other security certifications. Mr. Beamon holds a BS in Mathematics, three MS degrees, an MBA, and numerous industry certifications.
Meet Your Instructors
James (Slim) Beamon, Colonel (ret), USAF, brings over 35 years of military, federal, and contracting experience to cybersecurity training. A former USAF senior officer and Defense Intelligence Agency leader, he has briefed the POTUS and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and managed critical cybersecurity programs for the Department of Defense and DHS. As President of Sycamore Cybersecurity Consultants and Dean of CyberEDGE Academy, James has trained over 2,000 cybersecurity professionals worldwide. He is a certified instructor for ISACA CISM, CISA, CRISC, and CGEIT, as well as many other security certifications. Mr. Beamon holds a BS in Mathematics, three MS degrees, an MBA, and numerous industry certifications.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which ISACA certification is right for me?
Take the quiz above and find out!
Do I need work experience to get certified?
Yes, most ISACA certifications require relevant work experience. CISA and CISM require 5 years of experience (with substitution options), CRISC requires 3 years. For AAIA you must have an active CISA certification or a qualified advanced-auditing credential.
How long does it take to prepare for an ISACA exam?
Typically over 2-4 months. This varies based on your background, experience, and study approach. Those with direct experience in the certification area may need less time.





