ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager® brings credibility to IT teams and ensures alignment between the organization’s information security program and its broader goals and objectives. CISM elevates the perception of the IT security team, proving to the business side of the organization that the IT team has the management-level skills to communicate vulnerabilities and solutions from a business standpoint and balance priorities effectively. CISM provides instant recognition and credibility with external regulators, auditors and clients.
Designed for security managers, cyber security professionals and those who have information security management responsibilities. The CISM designation demonstrates commitment to compliance, security and integrity; ultimately contributing to the attraction and retention of customers.
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- Acquire proficiency for handling the challenges and responsibilities of a modern IT security manager
- Address concerns like data breaches and ransomware attacks
- Skillset meets evolving security threats and industry requirements
- Highlight on emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain
- CISM covers 4 practice domain areas: Information Security Governance, Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Program and Incident Management
- CISM is the only credential focused on strategic enterprise IT security management.
- CISM validates the IT teams’ expertise and experience in Information Security Governance, Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Program and Incident Management.
- CISM validates your team’s ability to manage, design and assess enterprise information security across all technologies and platforms and prioritize initiatives at a strategic level.
- Mid to high-level professionals in enterprises, who have a minimum five years of work experience in CISM domains
- IT teams who interface with clients, regulators and external auditors
- IT team leaders who are strategic liaisons with upper management and boards, and need to communicate potential vulnerabilities and solutions at a high level with typical non-IT audiences
The participant should be interested in Interest Information Security Management Systems. Knowledge of ISO 27001:2022 ISMS will be helpful.
To be eligible for the CISM certification exam minimum 5 years of work experience in Information Security. It is necessary that candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of actual work experience in the field and in addition, 3 or more years of experience in the Information Security practice analysis areas.
- Reflect the latest trends: CISM knowledge areas reflect the latest work practices of CISM practitioners as well as changes in the business landscape.
- Create a common language: CISM validates your team’s ability to create a common language
- throughout the organization and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical roles.
- Drive business ROI: CISM elevates the thinking of IT security, cybersecurity, audit and risk professionals to a higher level, giving them the expertise to communicate security risks and needs with upper management in terms of business ROI.
- Add credibility: CISM can give your team instant recognition and credibility with regulators and auditors as it is a reassurance that the security strategy is in capable hands.
Online examination will be conducted at the end of the course.
- Examination Test Duration: 240 minutes
- Examination Type: 150 Multiple-choice questions
- Minimum Passing Criteria: Exam results are converted to scaled scores using a common scale of 200-800. A scaled score of 450 or higher is required to pass
1. What is the mode of this course?
The course is available in either modes, classroom or virtual.
2. How do I enroll for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) course?
To enroll, please place the order by clicking on “Buy Now” and select the training dates.
3. How do I pay the fees for training and examination?
Online mode.
4. Is VILT live training, or do I get access to watch pre-recorded videos?
This is a live virtual instructor-led training (VILT) session where you can interact with the trainer. Pre-recorded videos are not available or permitted.
5. Can the dates of the training be customized?
The training dates are published in advance, although you may let us know your preferred dates for exclusive training by mailing us on [email protected].
6. How does CISM Training help?
The training adequately equips you with the necessary knowledge of building and implementing and managing solutions aligned with organizational needs and goals.
7. How are the examinations hosted?
Remotely proctored Online exam.
8. What is the duration of the examination?
The exam duration is 4 hours.
9. How are participants assessed during the course?
Participants must appear for an online examination at the end of the course, which is remotely proctored.
10. What is the passing criterion for a written examination?
Participants’ exam results are converted to scaled scores using a common scale of 200-800. A scaled score of 450 or higher is required to pass.
Candidates must adhere to ISACA Continuing Professional Education Policy Maintain CISM Certification | CPE | ISACA
Candidates must adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics Code of Professional Ethics | IS/IT Certifications | ISACA
11. Will I be awarded a certificate for attending the training course?
Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded by ISACA to participants.
12. Is it possible to retake the online final exam? Under what conditions is this possible?
Students who fail the online examination are allowed to retake examination at a cost.
13. Will I be charged for an online exam retake?
You will have to contact one of the TÜV SÜD representatives for the fees and exam retake details.
14. Is there any refund policy for the paid fees?
Please refer to Cancellation and Refund policy page.