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ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 2024 job practice · Domain 3: Information systems acquisition, development and implementation

System development methodologies: SDLC, agile, DevOps, prototyping and RAD

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A system development methodology is the structured way an organization turns requirements into working software. Auditors do not need to prefer one method, but they must understand where controls sit in each, what evidence to expect and what risks each method brings. The CISA exam frequently presents an agile or DevOps team and asks what the auditor should look for, so you need to recognize controls even when they look different from traditional sign-off documents.

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