AI Governance & IT Audit Writing | Baz Abouelenein

Articles on AI governance, AI audit, and IT audit — the EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, ISO/IEC 42001, and certification topics — by a higher-education CIO and certified IT auditor.

AAIA Certification 2026: Cost, Eligibility, Worth It? - AAIA certification cost, eligibility requirements, exam format, and an honest take on whether it is worth it in 2026.
How Hard Is the AAIA Exam? An Honest First-Attempt Answer - A first-attempt pass perspective on exam difficulty, domain weighting, and what actually trips candidates up.
How to Pass the AAIA Exam: A First-Attempt Playbook - A six-week study plan, scenario question heuristics, and domain-by-domain guidance from a first-attempt pass.
AAIA Exam Domains Explained: Where IT Auditors Struggle - The AAIA exam divides into three domains weighted 33/46/21. Most IT auditors pass Domain 1 and struggle with Domain 2.
From CISA to AAIA in 90 Days: Bridging the Knowledge Gap - Maps the five knowledge gaps between the CISA and AAIA credentials and how to close each one in 90 days.
AAIA vs AAISM vs AIGP: Which AI Cert Fits Your Role? - Three credentials dominate AI governance in 2026: ISACA AAIA, ISACA AAISM, and IAPP AIGP. Here is how to choose.
AAIA vs AAISM vs AAIR: ISACA's Three AI Certs Compared - ISACA now has three AI credentials. This guide maps each to the role it fits and explains when stacking makes sense.
AAIA Salary: What AI Auditors Actually Earn in 2026 - The real compensation data for AI auditors, sourced from job postings and salary surveys, not inflated estimates.
The IT Auditor's Field Guide to Auditing AI Systems - A six-stage, evidence-first program for auditing AI systems, mapped to ISO/IEC 42001, NIST AI RMF, and the EU AI Act.
EU AI Act High-Risk Deadline Moved to December 2027 - The substantive obligations did not move. Here is what IT auditors must verify before the new deadline.
AAIA Study Guide: Domain-by-Domain Plan to Pass First Try - A domain-by-domain study plan weighted to the 33/46/21 blueprint, with scenario-question strategy and a 4-to-6-week schedule.
AAIA vs CISA: Which ISACA Certification Should You Get First? - ISACA will not certify you in AAIA without an active qualifying credential, and pulls it if that credential lapses. Which to earn first, and the full 16.