This Official ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) training course focuses on the construction, development, and governance of information security operations. Possession of this certification displays precise knowledge, practice, and copious amounts of experience in the realm of information security management. This course takes into account practical issues, like the creation of information security programs, and incident management, whilst promoting security practices used globally. CISM teaches delegates how to tailor ever-changing technology to their enterprises. This enables the enterprises to emerge as a valuable organisation and may expand their clientele due to their implementation of CISM certified individuals.

This certification is a DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification and meets DoD 8140/8570 training requirements.

The demand for skilled information security management professionals is increasing, hence this ISACA CISM certification fulfils business needs. CISM has been accepted as the universal standard to strive towards within the sphere of information security, thus depicting the qualification as a prominent representation of expertise and commitment. This causes CISM holders to be identified as the most certified professionals in the information security realm and means delegates can recognise the link between information security programs and the larger goals of the organisation.

CISM is divided into four major domains:

1. Information Security Governance
2. Information Risk Management and Compliance
3. Information Security Program Development and Management
4. Information Security Incident Management

Target Audience

CISM certification is a globally recognised professional requirement in the IT Security domain. This certification is best suited for:

• Security consultants and managers
• IT directors and managers
• Security auditors and architects
• Security systems engineers
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Information security managers
• IS/IT consultants
• Chief Compliance/Privacy/Risk Officers

The above list is a suggestion only; individuals may wish to attend based on their own career aspirations, personal goals or objectives. 

This course includes the official ISACA CISM Exam and the official ISACA Exam Prep Tool.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to learn CISM from this course. However, to get CISM certified, you need:

• A minimum of 5-years of professional information security management work experience within the CISM job practice areas
• Attain and report a minimum of 120 Continuing Professional Development (CPE) hours during a 3-year reporting period
• Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
• Pass the CISM exam
• Submit an application for CISM certification

Course Outline

Domain 1 – Information Security Governance

• Introduction to Information Security Governance
• Effective Information Security Governance
• Governance and Third Party Relationships
• Information Security Metrics
• Information Security Governance Metrics
• Information Security Strategy
• Information Security Strategy Development
• Strategy Resources and Constraints
• Other Frameworks
• Compliances
• Action Plans to Implement Strategy
• Governance of Enterprise IT

Domain 2 – Information Risk Management and Compliance

• Information Risk Management
• Risk Management Overview
• Risk Assessment
• Information Asset Classification
• Assessment Management
• Information Resource Valuation
• Recovery Time Objectives
• Security Control Baselines
• Risk Monitoring
• Training and Awareness
• Information Risk Management Documentation

Domain 3 – Information Security Program Development and Management

• Information Security Program Management Overview
• Information Security Program Objectives
• Information Security Program Concepts
• Information Security Program Technology Resources
• Information Security Program Development
• Information Security Program Framework
• Information Security Program Roadmap
• Enterprise Information Security Architecture (EISA)
• Security Program Management and Administration
• Security Program Services and Operational Activities
• Controls
• Security Program Metrics and Monitoring
• Measuring Operational Performance
• Common Information Security Program Challenges

Domain 4 – Information Security Incident Management

• Incident Management Overview
• Incident Management Procedures
• Incident Management Resources
• Incident Management Objectives
• Incident Management Metrics and Indicators
• Defining Incident Management Procedures
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Procedures
• Post Incident Activities and Investigation
• ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
• Laws and Regulations
• Policy Versus Law Within an Organisation
• Ethics and the Internet IAB
• Certified Information Security Manager