Demonstrate your information security management expertise. The uniquely management-focused CISM certification promotes international security practices and recognizes the individual who manages, oversees, and assesses an enterprise’s information security. Around the world, demand for skilled information security management professionals is on the rise, and the CISM certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement in this area. The uniquely management-focused CISM certification ensures holders understand the business and manage and adapt technology to their enterprise and industry. Since its inception in 2002, more than 46,000 professionals worldwide have earned the industry-leading CISM to affirm their high level of technical competence and qualifications for top-caliber leadership and management roles.

WHO SHOULD OBTAIN A CISM?

Developed specifically for experienced information security managers and those with information security management responsibilities which include:

• Information Security Managers
• Aspiring Information Security Managers
• IS/IT Consultants
• Chief Information Officers

You will come away with a thorough understanding of Information Security auditing with in-depth coverage of all four CISM domains and be prepared to take the CISM exam.

CISM Domain 1 – Information Security Governance (ISG)

CISM Domain 2 – Information Risk Management

CISM Domain 3 – Information Security Program Development and Management

CISM Domain 4 – Information Security Incident Management

This CISM course, designed to assist experienced Information Security managers for the globally recognized CISM certification exam, should be required for all IT professionals. This course offers the training and tools to manage, design, assess, and oversee information security for any enterprise. In addition, this program includes in-depth coverage of all four domains for the CISM exam “Body of Knowledge.”

 CISM Certification Requirements

To earn the CISM certification, candidates are required to:

• Pass the CISM examination (offered worldwide through computer-based testing during three eight-week testing windows)
• Submit proof of five years of work experience in the field of information security, with at least three years in the role of the information security manager
• Adhere to ISACA’s Code of Professional Ethics
• Agree to comply with the CISM Continuing Education Policy

CISM Impacts Your Career and Your Organization

The demand for skilled information security management professionals is rising, and the CISM certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement in this area. CISMs understand the business. They know how to manage and adapt technology to their enterprise and industry.

Why Employers Hire CISMs?

Enterprises and government agencies increasingly recognize, require, and expect their IS and IT professionals to hold CISM certification.

CISM employees:

• Identify critical issues and customize company-specific practices to support the governance of information and related technologies.
• Bring credibility to the enterprise. 
• Take a comprehensive view of information systems security management and its relationship to organizational success.
• Demonstrate to enterprise customers their commitment to compliance, security, and integrity, ultimately contributing to the attraction and retention of customers.
• Ensure that there is improved alignment between the organization’s information security program and its broader goals and objectives
• Provide the enterprise with a certification for Information security management recognized by multinational clients and enterprises, lending credibility to the enterprise.

This program will reinforce the concepts required for the successful completion of the ISACA CISM exam. Students who complete our self-paced training program will gain a holistic perspective on practical, competent security management and consulting. Individuals involved in the Information Systems profession who have Security experience will broaden their knowledge level and find excellent value in this subsequent generation designation.