Certified Information Security Manager

The intensive five-day CISM exam preparation course is designed to prepare professionals for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CISM Review Manual 15th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions/activities, exam practice and answer debriefs.

 

The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in information security management. While information has become more easily accessible and readily available, the associated risks and security threats have not only increased in number, but also complexity. As a result, the importance of ensuring that an enterprise’s information is protected has also increased. It is now more important than ever for executives to ensure that their IT security managers have the expertise needed to reduce risk and protect the enterprise.

 

This course is intended for individuals who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprises’ information security which includes, but is not limited to the following job roles:

Information security practitioners

Information security consultants

Information security managers

Security professionals, including those aspiring to attain the CISM designation

 

Prerequisites

 

There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CISM course or the CISM exam; however, in-order-to apply for the CISM certification, the candidate must meet the following requirements as determined by ISACA:

Five (5) or more years of experience in information security management

Waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years

Knowledge and understanding of information security architecture and technology

Previous managerial experience is helpful but not required

 

Topics

 

Information Security Governance

Information Risk Management

Information Security Program Development and Management

Information Security Incident Management