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ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2024 job practice · Domain 5: Protection of information assets

Security awareness training and information system attack methods

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Last reviewed September 30, 2026 · Leer en español

People are both a target and a defense. Many attacks start by tricking someone into clicking a link, sharing a password or approving a payment, and trained staff who spot and report attempts stop many of them before technology is ever tested. Understanding how attacks work also helps the auditor judge whether an organization's controls address real threats rather than theoretical ones. The goal here is recognition and prevention, not attack technique.

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