ISACA Madrid Chapter

What ISACA Madrid Chapter does

ISACA Madrid Chapter is a non-profit professional association founded in 1987 that serves information systems audit, cybersecurity, IT governance, and risk professionals in the Madrid region of Spain. As a regional chapter of ISACA Global, it operates from Avenida del Brasil 6 in Madrid with 28 employees and a membership base of 1,650+ professionals, drawing on the credibility and infrastructure of the parent organization's 170,000+ worldwide community. The chapter delivers certification preparation courses (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CGEIT, AAIA, AAIR, AAISM, CCOA), fundamentals programs (Cybersecurity Fundamentals, IT Risk Fundamentals, COBIT 2019), and a calendar of events including Congreso CiberTodos, Jueves ISACA, the Congreso Auditoría y GRC, the Bilbao Roadshow, and ISACA CommunITy Day. It also runs a mentorship program connecting senior credentialed members with early-career professionals.

The chapter's business model rests on three revenue streams: local membership dues (a portion of which is remitted to ISACA Global), paid training and certification preparation courses, and event registration and sponsorship income. As a non-profit, surplus is reinvested into programming rather than distributed to owners. The chapter does not develop proprietary AI technology; its competitive position is built on curriculum distribution, brand affiliation, and an active member community rather than on technical product differentiation. Recent strategic activity has centered on curriculum expansion into AI assurance and on geographic extension beyond Madrid, signaling an intent to grow reach within Spain.

Geographically, the chapter has historically concentrated operations in Madrid but is in the early stages of regional expansion, evidenced by the Bilbao Roadshow. Its customer base is composed of individual practitioners rather than enterprise accounts, which limits single-customer revenue concentration risk but also constrains per-account revenue size. The chapter faces competition from other certification bodies (SANS, (ISC)2, cloud-vendor training programs) and from direct corporate training providers, but its nonprofit status and ISACA affiliation provide a cost and credibility advantage in the Spanish market.

Name

ISACA Madrid Chapter

Legal name

ISACA Madrid Chapter

Website

https://isaca.madrid

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISACA Madrid Chapter is a non-profit professional association founded in 1987 that serves 1,650+ digital trust, cybersecurity, and IT governance professionals in Madrid through certification training, networking events, mentorship, and regional programming as a chapter of ISACA Global.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Legal, Governance, Privacy & Audit Certifications (EDAAANAN), Governance, Controls & Internal Control Frameworks (EDABAJAL)

Keywords

• IT governance training
• Cybersecurity certification
• Professional association
• Risk management courses
• Digital trust community

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Revenue generated through ISACA membership fees collected via the global ISACA organization, with the Madrid Chapter operating as a local affiliated body.
2. Training and Certification Preparation Courses: The chapter offers paid preparation courses for ISACA certifications including CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, AAISM, AAIA, CGEIT, CCOA, and various fundamentals courses (Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Cloud, Blockchain, IoT, AI).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISACA Madrid Chapter is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers paid preparation courses for globally recognized ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CGEIT, AAIA, AAIR, AAISM, CCOA), foundational courses in cybersecurity, IT risk, cloud, blockchain, IoT, and AI, alongside recurring professional events, conferences, mentorship, and volunteer programs for digital trust professionals in the Madrid region.

Product overview

ISACA Madrid Chapter is a professional membership organization that provides a comprehensive portfolio of certification programs, training courses, events, and professional development resources in the field of digital trust, cybersecurity, and IT governance. The organization offers exam preparation courses for globally recognized ISACA certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CGEIT) as well as advanced AI-specific certifications (AAIA, AAIR, AAISM). Additionally, the chapter provides foundational courses in Cybersecurity, IT Risk, Cloud, Blockchain, IoT, and AI, alongside certification programs in Cybersecurity Audit, CCOA, and COBIT 2019. The portfolio is complemented by professional programs including mentorship and volunteer opportunities, major conferences (Congreso CiberTodos, Congreso Auditoría y GRC, RootedCON 2026), recurring events (Jueves ISACA, ISACA CommunITy Day, Roadshow Bilbao), and content resources including podcasts. The chapter, formed in 1987 and serving over 1,650 members, functions as a local professional community rather than a software product company.

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Products and services

• CISA Exam Preparation Course (Curso de preparación del examen CISA) A paid preparation course for the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification exam, covering information systems auditing, control, and security. Targeted at IT audit and assurance professionals in Spain.
• CISM Exam Preparation Course (Curso de preparación del examen CISM) A paid preparation course for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exam, focusing on information security management and governance. Targeted at security managers and cybersecurity leaders.
• CRISC Exam Preparation Course (Curso de preparación del examen CRISC) A paid preparation course for the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification exam, covering IT risk management and control. Targeted at risk and control professionals.
• CDPSE Exam Preparation Course (Curso de preparación del examen CDPSE) A paid preparation course for the Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) certification exam, focusing on data privacy solutions engineering. Targeted at data privacy and protection professionals.
• AAISM Certification Preparation Course (Curso de Preparación certificación AAISM) A paid preparation course for the Certified Advanced AI Security Management (AAISM) certification, covering AI security management practices. Targeted at AI security professionals.
• AAIA Certification Preparation Course (Curso de Preparación certificación AAIA) A paid preparation course for the Certified Advanced AI Audit (AAIA) certification, focusing on AI auditing methodologies. Targeted at auditors working with AI systems.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course (Curso Cybersecurity Fundamentals) A foundational paid course covering core cybersecurity concepts and principles for professionals entering the field. Targeted at early-career digital trust professionals.
• IT Risk Fundamentals Course (Curso IT Risk Fundamentals) A foundational paid course on IT risk management principles and methodologies. Targeted at IT risk and governance professionals.
• Cybersecurity Audit Course (Curso Cybersecurity Audit) A paid course focused on cybersecurity audit methodologies, frameworks, and best practices. Targeted at cybersecurity auditors.
• CCOA Online Review Course (Online Review Course certificación CCOA) An online paid review course for the Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) certification. Targeted at cybersecurity operations analysts.
• Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals Course (Curso Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals) A foundational paid course covering AI concepts, applications, and fundamental principles. Targeted at digital trust professionals seeking AI literacy.
• Cloud Fundamentals Course (Curso Cloud Fundamentals) A foundational paid course on cloud computing concepts, architectures, and security considerations. Targeted at IT and security professionals.
• Blockchain Fundamentals Course (Curso Blockchain Fundamentals) A foundational paid course covering blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and related security considerations. Targeted at technology and security professionals.
• IoT Fundamentals Course (Curso IoT Fundamentals) A foundational paid course on Internet of Things (IoT) concepts, architectures, and security challenges. Targeted at IT and security professionals.
• Congreso CiberTodos A cybersecurity conference organized by ISACA Madrid Chapter bringing together professionals to discuss digital trust and security topics. Targeted at cybersecurity professionals in Spain.
• Congreso Auditoría y GRC A conference focused on auditing and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) topics. Targeted at auditors, risk, and compliance professionals.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and certification provider offering GIAC credentials. Competes with ISACA on the cybersecurity training side, particularly for technical security professionals in Spain.
• CompTIA: Global vendor-neutral IT certification body offering Security+, CySA+, and other credentials. Competes with ISACA at the foundational certification level for early-career IT and security professionals.
• EC-Council: Cybersecurity certification body offering CEH and other credentials. Competes with ISACA's cybersecurity training portfolio, particularly for offensive security and ethical hacking certifications.
• PMI Madrid Chapter: Madrid chapter of PMI serving project management professionals. Different domain but comparable member-based professional association model with similar certification prep, events, and continuing education offerings.

Direct peers

• (ISC)² Madrid Chapter: Madrid chapter of (ISC)², the global cybersecurity professional association issuing CISSP and other certifications. Direct competitor in serving Madrid-based cybersecurity professionals with similar membership, training, and certification prep offerings.
• IAPP (International Association of Privacy Professionals): Global privacy professionals association offering CIPP/E and CIPM certifications. Competes with ISACA's CDPSE for privacy-savvy professionals in Spain, particularly under GDPR-driven demand.
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Spain: Spanish presence of IIA, the global internal audit profession association offering CIA certification. Comparable membership-based professional body serving audit and governance professionals in Spain.
• ISACA Barcelona Chapter: Sibling ISACA chapter in Barcelona offering the same certification portfolio (CISA, CISM, CRISC) to digital trust professionals in Catalonia. Closest structural peer under the same ISACA Global umbrella.
• ISACA Catalunya Chapter: Another ISACA chapter serving the broader Catalonia region, providing the same certification programs and event formats. Reflects the inter-chapter competition for Spanish-speaking digital trust professionals.

Regional players

• ISACA London Chapter: Another major European ISACA chapter in London. While serving a different geography, it represents a comparable operational scale and event programming model for benchmarking purposes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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