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ISACA · professional
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor
IS audit, governance, control testing, and assurance.
Official page PECB · professional
PECB 27001LA PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor
The PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor is aimed at professionals who want to independently lead or conduct ISMS audits according to ISO 27001. The certificate is well established in Europe and is recognized by many organizations as proof of audit competence. The exam is demanding and combines standards knowledge with practical auditor expertise. Compared to ISO auditor certifications from other providers, PECB positions itself in the mid-price segment with broad international distribution. For beginners without audit experience, the Foundation level is recommended first.
Official page Comparing
ISACA CISA
PECB PECB 27001LA
› Cost Exam fee
CISA $760
PECB 27001LA $1,100
Annual maintenance fee
$45/yr
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3-year cost of ownership
CISA $895
PECB 27001LA $1,100
3-year cost of ownership
$895
$1,100
› Exam mechanics Pass mark
CISA 450/800 (scaled)
PECB 27001LA 70%
Pass mark
450/800 (scaled)
70%
Retake policy
CISA $575 fee · 30d wait · 4/yr cap
PECB 27001LA $0 fee · 0d wait
Retake policy
$575 fee · 30d wait · 4/yr cap
$0 fee · 0d wait
Study time
CISA 120–250 hrs
PECB 27001LA 80–160 hrs
Study time
120–250 hrs
80–160 hrs
Validity
CISA 3 yrs
PECB 27001LA 3 yrs
Delivery
CISA test center
PECB 27001LA mixed
› Salary signal (US base) Range
CISA $100K – $150K
PECB 27001LA $90K – $140K
Range
$100K – $150K
$90K – $140K
Median
CISA $122,000
PECB 27001LA $115,000
Role context
CISA IT Auditor / SOX auditor / IS audit manager, US, 5+ years.
PECB 27001LA ISO 27001 lead auditor / GRC consultant, US, 3–7 years.
Role context
IT Auditor / SOX auditor / IS audit manager, US, 5+ years.
ISO 27001 lead auditor / GRC consultant, US, 3–7 years.
› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10) › Recognition & lifecycle Recognition
CISA Global · US · EU · UK · DACH
PECB 27001LA Global
Recognition
Global · US · EU · UK · DACH
Global
Holders worldwide
165,000
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Current version
CISA 2024 job-practice analysis (2024-06)
PECB 27001LA Aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (2023-01)
Current version
2024 job-practice analysis (2024-06)
Aligned to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (2023-01)
› Domain coverage A1 Governance, Risk & Compliance
CISA ● core
PECB 27001LA ● core
A1 Governance, Risk & Compliance
● core
● core
A12 Data Security, Privacy & Protection
CISA ○ touched
PECB 27001LA ·
A12 Data Security, Privacy & Protection
○ touched
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A13 Supply Chain Security
CISA ○ touched
PECB 27001LA ·
A13 Supply Chain Security
○ touched
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A18 Security Leadership
CISA ○ touched
PECB 27001LA ·
A18 Security Leadership
○ touched
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