What ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter does

ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter, operating under the legal name Asociación de Auditoría y Control de Sistemas de Información (ADACSI), is a non-profit professional association based in Comuna 1, Buenos Aires, Argentina. It functions as the local chapter of the global Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA), serving IT audit, information security, IT governance, and risk management professionals across Argentina and the broader Latin American region. The organization operates with approximately 10 employees and is governed by a local Consejo Directivo (Board of Directors).

The chapter's core offering is a portfolio of Spanish-language preparation courses for ISACA's four flagship certifications: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT). These are complemented by newer courses in Data Governance Fundamentals (Fundamentos de Gobierno de Datos) and AI Audit Fundamentals (Fundamentos de Auditoría de IA), as well as an international Master's program in Government Auditing and Control. Courses are scheduled through an annual calendar and enrolled via the chapter's website and Google Forms.

Commercially, the chapter monetizes primarily through course fees and conference participation, with no disclosed pricing. It also operates a job board (Bolsa de trabajo), distributes an email newsletter, and maintains active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter/X, and LinkedIn. It co-organizes and participates in the annual Latin American ISACA Conference, the Ibero-American ISACA Congress, and domestic events such as ISACA Full Day and the Encuentro Calidad Pública 2026.

Name

ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter

Legal name

Asociación de Auditoría y Control de Sistemas de Información (ADACSI)

Website

https://adacsi.org.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter (ADACSI) is a non-profit professional association in Argentina that delivers Spanish-language preparation courses for ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) and emerging topics such as AI audit and data governance, serving IT audit, security, and governance professionals across Latin America.

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Product category

Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

ITSM Governance, Compliance & Audit Readiness (BPAEAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional & Programmatic Accreditation Audits (EDADAGAA), Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

Keywords

• IT audit certification
• Information security training
• IT governance education
• Risk management certification
• Professional certification courses

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: Revenue generated from preparation courses for ISACA professional certifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT. Courses are offered on a scheduled basis with annual course calendars published.

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter (Asociación de Auditoría y Control de Sistemas de Información - ADACSI) is a non-profit professional association that delivers preparation courses for ISACA's flagship credentials (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) and offers specialized courses such as Fundamentals of AI Audit and Data Governance Fundamentals, as well as an academic Master's program in Government Auditing and Control. It serves as the local Argentine chapter of ISACA, providing education, training, and professional resources to information systems audit, security, governance, and risk professionals.

Product overview

ISACA Buenos Aires Chapter (ADACSI) is a professional association offering a portfolio of certification preparation courses and academic programs in IT auditing, governance, and security. The core offerings include exam preparation courses for ISACA's four flagship certifications: CISA (Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Information Security Manager), CRISC (Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Governance of Enterprise IT). These are complemented by specialized courses in Data Governance Fundamentals and AI Audit Fundamentals, as well as an international Master's program in Government Auditing and Control. The organization also maintains a job board, publishes news and events, and hosts conferences including the annual Latin American ISACA Conference and the Ibero-American ISACA Congress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CISA Certification Preparation Course

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

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Recent moves6 records

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Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Major global IT certification body (Security+, CASP+, CySA+). Competes with ISACA credentials for the same enterprise IT-security hiring budgets and offers localized training that overlaps the chapter's audience.
• ISACA: Global parent organization of the Buenos Aires Chapter. ISACA owns the CISA, CISM, CRISC, and CGEIT credentials the chapter teaches and provides direct eLearning that competes with the chapter's prep courses.
• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and certification provider with a strong presence in Latin America. Competes for the same information-security and audit training budgets, though at a much larger scale and with English-first delivery.

Direct peers

• (ISC)²: Global non-profit certifying body for information security professionals (CISSP, CCSP). Closely comparable as a membership and credentialing association in cybersecurity, with local chapters competing for the same Buenos Aires audience.
• PMI (Project Management Institute): Global professional association offering PMP and related certifications, with active chapters in Argentina. Directly comparable business model — credentialing association with local chapters selling prep courses, events, and memberships to enterprise professionals.
• EC-Council: Provider of security and audit-related certifications (CEH, CHFI, ECIH) targeting the same information-security and IT-audit professional segment in Latin America.
• APMG International: Accrediting body for governance and risk management certifications (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 20000) that overlap directly with the chapter's CRISC and CGEIT training content.
• IIA (Institute of Internal Auditors): Global professional association for internal auditors, with local chapters in Argentina and across Latin America. Directly comparable as a membership-based credentialing body serving the same IT audit and governance professional audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ISACABsAs
• Facebookfacebook.com/adacsibsas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/isaca-buenos-aires

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