Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Develop information security management knowledge covering governance, risk management, security program development, and information security incident management.
The CISM program is designed for professionals who want to develop management-focused cybersecurity knowledge and understand how information security programs support organizational goals.
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CISM training focuses on the management and governance side of information security, helping participants understand security strategy, risk, programs, governance, and incident management.
Build Information Security Management Expertise
The CISM certification program was developed by ISACA for experienced information security management professionals who have experience developing and managing information security programs and understand the relationship between information security and overall business goals.
The program covers four major areas of information security management: information security governance, information security risk management, information security program development and management, and information security incident management.
The CISM exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions covering the four CISM domains.
Start Your CISM Learning Journey
Develop management-focused information security knowledge and prepare for the CISM certification examination.
Four Core Areas of Information Security Management
The CISM program covers four major areas that address governance, risk, security programs, and incident management.
Information Security Management
Understand information security management principles and how security strategy can be aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Information Risk Management & Compliance
Develop knowledge of identifying, assessing, managing, and monitoring information security risks within an organization's risk appetite.
Information Security Program Development & Management
Learn how to develop and maintain an information security program that protects organizational assets while supporting business objectives.
Information Security Incident Management
Understand how organizations can prepare to detect, investigate, respond to, and recover from information security incidents.
What You Will Learn
Security Governance
Establish and maintain information security governance frameworks and supporting processes.
Risk Management
Manage information risk to an acceptable level based on organizational risk appetite and objectives.
Security Programs
Develop and maintain information security programs that protect organizational assets.
Incident Management
Plan and manage capabilities to detect, investigate, respond to, and recover from security incidents.
Develop Information Security Management Skills
The program focuses on management-oriented cybersecurity capabilities that can support information security leadership, governance, risk, and program management activities.
CISM Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CISM exam preparation course or the CISM exam. However, candidates applying for CISM certification must meet the experience requirements established by ISACA.
No pre-course reading materials are required. Candidates are encouraged to have the ISACA CISM Review Manual available for additional preparation.
CISM Training at a Glance
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ConnectGate can provide information about available CISM training schedules and delivery options. Classroom and virtual live training may include exam-preparation tools.
Prepare for the CISM Examination
The CISM examination covers the four major information security management domains. Structured preparation can help candidates review governance, risk, security program, and incident management concepts.
Begin Your CISM Training
Develop information security management knowledge across governance, risk management, security program development, and incident management.
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