From ISACA Expertise to AI Leadership: Staying Indispensable in the Age of AI Risk, Governance & Assurance

Friday, September 4, 2026 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am (UTC +8)| Live Virtual (VILT)

Overview

AI is shifting from an emerging trend to a core business driver, fundamentally changing how we approach governance, risk, security, and assurance.As boardrooms demand stronger AI oversight and regulators call for greater accountability, traditional GRC and cybersecurity expertise must evolve to meet the moment.

ISACA’s Advanced AI certifications are designed to bridge this gap. Built on the strong foundation of your CISA, CISM, or CRISC credentials, these new programs help you develop the specialized AI capabilities your career needs next.

Join this session to explore:​

  • AAIA (Advanced AI Audit)
  • AAISM (Advanced AI Security Management)
  • AAIR (Advanced AI Risk)

Plus, get an exclusive first look at the upcoming CCS certification. We’ll discuss how seasoned ISACA professionals can stay ahead as AI governance and security become baseline expectations.

What You'll Learn

By attending this session, you will:

  • Understand how AI is reshaping governance, audit, risk, and cybersecurity.
  • Identify the emerging AI responsibilities for CISA, CISM, and CRISC professionals.
  • Explore AAIA, AAISM, and AAIR and understand how they differ.
  • Discover which Advanced AI certification best aligns with your career path and professional expertise.
  • Learn how to prepare for and begin your Advanced AI certification journey.

Who Should Attend?

Ideal for:

  • CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT and CDPSE holders
  • ISACA members
  • Cybersecurity Professionals
  • IT Auditors
  • Information Security Managers
  • Risk Managers
  • Governance and compliance managers
  • GRC leaders

Session Overview

This live Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) session is designed to help you navigate ISACA's complete Advanced AI certification and you will gain :

  • A clear, role-based breakdown of all three certifications- AAIR, AAISM, and AAIA.
  • Practical guidance on choosing the credential.
  • An open Q&A segment where you can ask the speaker your specific questions.
  • Actionable next steps to help you start your certification journey.

Session Outline

Time

Session

10:00 AM – 10:05 AM

Welcome & Opening

  • Why AI has changed the expectations for governance, audit, risk, and security professionals.

10:05 AM – 10:10 AM ​

The AI Shift: What Has Changed?

  • Why AI Requires New Governance Skills.

10:10 AM – 10:15 AM

What Organizations Need from Professionals Today

10:15 AM – 10:20 AM

Future-Proofing Your Career

  • Why AI fluency is becoming essential for long-term relevance in GRC and security careers.

10:20 AM – 10:40 AM

ISACA’s AI Learning Pathway

  • Overview of ISACA’s three Advanced AI certifications.
  • Understanding the 3’s:
    • Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)
    • Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)
    • Advanced in AI Risk (AAIR)
  • Which certification suits audit, risk, governance, and security professionals plus the recommended learning pathway.

10:40 AM – 10:50 AM

How to Get Started

  • Training options (inputs by Trainocate)
  • Learning resource
  • Certification preparation journey

10:50 AM – 11:00 AM

Q&A & Closing

By the end of this webinar, you’ll know:

  • The key differences between ISACA’s three new Advanced AI certs: AAIA, AAISM, and AAIR.
  • Which cert fits your current CISA, CISM, or CRISC credential.
  • Next steps: training, resources, and how to prep.

Why join?

  • You hold a core ISACA cert and want to stay ahead as AI transforms your role.
  • Your organization needs AI governance, risk, or assurance skills.
  • You’re not sure which Advanced AI cert is right for you.

Speaker:

Chris DeMale, CFA

Vice President, Global Accredited Partners ISACA & CMMI Institute

Chris DeMale leads the ISACA and CMMI Institute’s global training, assessment, and cybersecurity partner network. He is scaling the channel business by over 2000% since 2020. Before ISACA, he held senior roles at Bluerock Capital Markets, Morningstar, JP Morgan, and Deutsche Bank, helping hundreds of clients sharpen their practice management and decision-making. A CFA Charter holder and member of the CFA Society of Chicago, Chris holds degrees from Vanderbilt University and an MBA with Distinction from DePaul University. 

Reserve Your Seat

Join this free virtual event and discover how AI is reshaping governance, audit, risk, and cybersecurity.