The World Lottery Association (WLA) has added two certifications from the nonprofit global IT association ISACA to its list of recognised qualifications. In its Guide to Certification for the WLA Security Control Standard 2010/2011, this international trade organisation included the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certifications as acceptable criteria for certified auditors seeking accreditation from the WLA Security and Risk Management Committee (SRMC) to conduct WLA Security Control Standard certification audits. The World Lottery Association represents the interests of over 140 government-sanctioned lotteries from more than 80 countries with combined annual revenues in excess of US $200 billion.

ISACA also announced today that 90,000 CISA certifications have been awarded since the credential’s inception in 1978. This follows the news that CISM was announced as a finalist in the 2012 SC Magazine Awards for Best Certification Program; winners will be announced in April.

Dr. Christos Dimitriadis, CISA, CISM, CRISC, Head of Information Security for INTRALOT, who has been working with WLA, explains, “ISACA’s certifications demonstrate that individuals are dedicated to delivering industry-accepted practices and have high professional standards. To gain qualification, they first need to prove that they’re serious about enhancing their professional knowledge and skills. They also prove that they are committed to continuously building their knowledge and skills.  ISACA actively promotes ongoing professional development, ensuring that its members and certification holders are connected with the standards, resources, and a global network of colleagues to keep them abreast of the latest industry developments and at the top of their game.”

 Allan Boardman, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CA (SA), ACA, chair of the ISACA Credentialing Board, adds, “These recognitions are further testament that holding an ISACA designation enhances professional recognition, credibility and, ultimately, earning potential. We are pleased to be recognized by WLA and will continue to provide our global constituency with the tools and opportunities they need to achieve individual and organisational success.“

 ISACA advances and attests IT skills and knowledge through four certifications: CISA, CISM, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). The next certification exams will be held in June 2012. Additional information is available at www.isaca.org/certification.

    ENDS   About ISACA:

With 95,000 constituents in 160 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information systems (IS) assurance and security, enterprise governance and management of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance. Founded in 1969, the nonprofit, independent ISACA hosts international conferences; publishes the ISACA Journal; administers the CISA, CISM, CGEIT and CRISC certifications; and develops international IS auditing and control standards, which help its constituents ensure trust in, and value from, information systems. ISACA continually updates COBIT, which helps IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance and management responsibilities, particularly in the areas of assurance, security, risk and control, and deliver value to the business.

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