ISACA CISM Certification

- Only 4 Days

Achieve your CISM certification in just four days on this accelerated course and prove you're among the top information security managers; you'll get the skills you need to manage, design, oversee and assess enterprise information security.

The CISM (certified information security manager) certification proves your knowledge of information security programs and their role within business goals and objectives. You'll be immersed in this course through Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique as you study the four CISM domains:

Information Security Governance
Information Risk Management and Compliance
Information Security Program Development and Management
Information Security Incident Management

On this security management course, you’ll also go beyond the official curriculum as you gain the knowledge needed to pass your CISM exam. If you're an information security manager or have information security management responsibilities, this accelerated CISM training is ideal for you.

Seven reasons why you should sit your CISM course with Firebrand Training

You’ll be CISM trained in just 4 days.
Our CISM course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, accommodation and meals
Pass CISM first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more CISM. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am – 5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get up to 12 hours/day quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn CISM faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying CISM with the best. We’ve been named in Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified 72,589 professionals, and we’re partners with all of the big names in the business
You'll do more than study CISM courseware. We use labs, case studies and practice tests to make sure you can apply your new knowledge to the work environment. Our instructors use demonstrations and real-world experience to keep the day interesting and engaging

See prices now to find out how much you could save when you train at twice the speed.

Professional certification gives you and your organisation a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Although certification may not be mandatory for you at this time, a growing number of organisations are requiring or recommending that employees become certified. To help ensure success in the global marketplace, it is vital to select a certification program based on universally accepted information security management practices. CISM delivers such a program.

Benefits of CISM Certification

Recognition of attainment of advanced job skills for the information security professional
Worldwide recognition as a competent information security manager
Opportunity to build upon existing certifications/credentials already earned
Tangible evidence of career growth
Potential for a salary increase and/or promotion

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering training. Courses that include certification come with a certification guarantee. Pass first time or train again for free (just pay for accommodation and exams on your return). We do not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes.

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The CISM curriculum covers four domains:

Domain 1 - Information Security Governance (24%)
Domain 2- Information Risk Management and Compliance (33%)
Domain 3 - Information Security Program Development and Management (25%)
Domain 4 - Information Security Incident Management (18%)

Domain 1 - Information Security Governance (24%)

Learn how to establish and maintain an information security governance framework and supporting processes to ensure that the information security strategy is aligned with organisational goals and objectives. You’ll also learn how to manage information risk and program resources responsibly.

Task Statements:

Establish and maintain an information security strategy in alignment with organisational goals and objectives to guide the establishment and ongoing management of the information security program
Establish and maintain an information security governance framework to guide activities that support the information security strategy
Integrate information security governance into corporate governance to ensure that organisational goals and objectives are supported by the information security program
Establish and maintain information security policies to communicate management’s directives and guide the development of standards, procedures and guidelines
Develop business cases to support investments in information security
Identify internal and external influences to the organisation (for example, technology, business environment, risk tolerance, geographic location, legal and regulatory requirements) to ensure that these factors are addressed by the information security strategy
Obtain commitment from senior management and support from other stakeholders to maximise the probability of successful implementation of the information security strategy
Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of information security throughout the organisation to establish clear accountabilities and lines of authority
Establish, monitor, evaluate and report metrics (for example, key goal indicators [KGIs], key performance indicators [KPIs], key risk indicators [KRIs]) to provide management with accurate information regarding the effectiveness of the information security strategy

Knowledge Statements:

Methods to develop an information security strategy
The relationship between information security and business goals, objectives, functions, processes and practices
Methods to implement an information security governance framework
The fundamental concepts of governance and how they relate to information security
Methods to integrate information security governance into corporate governance
Internationally recognised standards, frameworks and best practices related to information security governance and strategy development
Methods to develop information security policies
Methods to develop business cases
Strategic budgetary planning and reporting methods
The internal and external influences to the organisation (for example, technology, business environment, risk tolerance, geographic location, legal and regulatory requirements) and how they impact the information security strategy
Methods to obtain commitment from senior management and support from other stakeholders for information security
Information security management roles and responsibilities
Organisational structures and lines of authority
Methods to establish new or utilise existing, reporting and communication channels throughout an organisation
Methods to select, implement and interpret metrics (for example, key goal indicators [KGIs], key performance indicators [KPIs], key risk indicators [KRIs])

Domain 2 - Information Risk Management and Compliance (33%)

Learn how to manage information risk to an acceptable level to meet the business and compliance requirements of the organisation.

Task Statements:

Establish and maintain a process for information asset classification to ensure that measures taken to protect assets are proportional to their business value
Identify legal, regulatory, organisational and other applicable requirements to manage the risk of noncompliance to acceptable levels
Ensure that risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and threat analyses are conducted periodically and consistently to identify risk to the organisation’s information
Determine appropriate risk treatment options to manage risk to acceptable levels
Evaluate information security controls to determine whether they are appropriate and effectively mitigate risk to an acceptable level
Identify the gap between current and desired risk levels to manage risk to an acceptable level
Integrate information risk management into business and IT processes (for example, development, procurement, project management, mergers and acquisitions) to promote a consistent and comprehensive information risk management process across the organisation
Monitor existing risk to ensure that changes are identified and managed appropriately
Report noncompliance and other changes in information risk to appropriate management to assist in the risk management decision-making process

Knowledge Statements:

Methods to establish an information asset classification model consistent with business objectives
Methods used to assign the responsibilities for and ownership of information assets and risk
Methods to evaluate the impact of adverse events on the business
Information asset valuation methodologies
Legal, regulatory, organisational and other requirements related to information security
Reputable, reliable and timely sources of information regarding emerging information security threats and vulnerabilities
Events that may require risk reassessments and changes to information security program elements
Information threats, vulnerabilities and exposures and their evolving nature
Risk assessment and analysis methodologies
Methods used to prioritise risk
Risk reporting requirements (for example, frequency, audience, components)
Methods used to monitor risk
Risk treatment strategies and methods to apply them
Control baseline modelling and its relationship to risk-based assessments
Information security controls and countermeasures and the methods to analyse their effectiveness and efficiency
Gap analysis techniques as related to information security
Techniques for integrating risk management into business and IT processes
Compliance reporting processes and requirements
Cost/benefit analysis to assess risk treatment options

Domain 3 - Information Security Program Development and Management (25%)

You’ll prove your ability to establish and manage the information security program in alignment with an information security strategy.

Task Statements:

Establish and maintain the information security program in alignment with the information security strategy
Ensure alignment between the information security program and other business functions (for example, human resources [HR], accounting, procurement and IT) to support integration with business processes
Identify, acquire, manage and define requirements for internal and external resources to execute the information security program
Establish and maintain information security architectures (people, process, technology) to execute the information security program
Establish, communicate and maintain organisational information security standards, procedures, guidelines and other documentation to support and guide compliance with information security policies
Establish and maintain a program for information security awareness and training to promote a secure environment and an effective security culture
Integrate information security requirements into organisational processes (for example, change control, mergers and acquisitions, development, business continuity, disaster recovery) to maintain the organisation’s security baseline
Integrate information security requirements into contracts and activities of third parties (for example, joint ventures, outsourced providers, business partners, customers) to maintain the organisation’s security baseline
Establish, monitor and periodically report program management and operational metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the information security program.

Knowledge Statements:

Methods to align information security program requirements with those of other business functions
Methods to identify, acquire, manage and define requirements for internal and external resources
Information security technologies, emerging trends, (for example, cloud computing, mobile computing) and underlying concepts
Methods to design information security controls
Information security architectures (for example, people, process, technology) and methods to apply them
Methods to develop information security standards, procedures and guidelines
Methods to implement and communicate information security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines
Methods to establish and maintain effective information security awareness and training programs
Methods to integrate information security requirements into organisational processes
Methods to incorporate information security requirements into contracts and third-party management processes
Methods to design, implement and report operational information security metrics
Methods for testing the effectiveness and applicability of information security controls

Domain 4 - Information Security Incident Management (18%)

Learn how to plan, establish and manage the capability to detect, investigate, respond to and recover from information security incidents to minimise business impact.

Task Statements:

Establish and maintain an organisational definition of, and severity hierarchy for, information security incidents to allow accurate identification of and response to incidents.
Establish and maintain an incident response plan to ensure an effective and timely response to information security incidents
Develop and implement processes to ensure the timely identification of information security incidents
Establish and maintain processes to investigate and document information security incidents to be able to respond appropriately and determine their causes while adhering to legal, regulatory and organisational requirements
Establish and maintain incident escalation and notification processes to ensure that the appropriate stakeholders are involved in incident response management.
Organise, train and equip teams to effectively respond to information security incidents in a timely manner
Test and review the incident response plan periodically to ensure an effective response to information security incidents and to improve response capabilities
Establish and maintain communication plans and processes to manage communication with internal and external entities
Conduct post-incident reviews to determine the root cause of information security incidents, develop corrective actions, reassess risk, evaluate response effectiveness and take appropriate remedial actions
Establish and maintain integration among the incident response plan, disaster recovery plan and business continuity plan

Knowledge Statements:

The components of an incident response plan
Incident management concepts and practices
Business continuity planning (BCP) and disaster recovery planning (DRP) and their relationship to the incident response plan
Incident classification methods
Damage containment methods
Notification and escalation processes
Roles and responsibilities in identifying and managing information security incidents
Types and sources of tools and equipment required to adequately equip incident response teams
Forensic requirements and capabilities for collecting, preserving and presenting evidence (for example, admissibility, quality and completeness of evidence, chain of custody)
Internal and external incident reporting requirements and procedures
Post-incident review practices and investigative methods to identify root causes and determine corrective actions
Techniques to quantify damages, costs and other business impacts arising from information security incidents
Technologies and processes that detect, log and analyse information security events
Internal and external resources available to investigate information security incidents

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You'll prepare for the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CISM Exam

Duration: 4 hours
Number of questions: 150
Languages: English, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, Korean and Spanish

The CISM exam tests knowledge in the following CISM domains:

Domain 1 - Information Security Governance (24%)
Domain 2 - Information Risk Management (30%)
Domain 3 - Information Security Program Development and Management (27%)
Domain 4 - Information Security Incident Management (19%)

Firebrand is an ISACA ATO, which means you'll have access to official ISACA courseware. You'll also receive a CISM exam voucher, that can be used at your nearest test centre.

ISACA Exam Testing Windows

On your course, you’ll be assessed through Computer-Based Testing (CBT) during three testing windows of 16-week durations. Your accelerated course will take place within one of these testing windows.

Next testing window: 1 June - 23 September 2018

Final Registration Deadline: 18 September 2018

Not sure how to register for the exam? Call us on 080 80 800 888 for advice.

See What's Included...

On this accelerated CISM course, you'll get official ISACA Student Kits which include:

Certification Review Manual
A 12 month subscription to Exam Review Questions, Answers and Explanations
Sample Practice Questions
Copy of Course Materials

You'll also access additional, exclusive CISM curriculum built by Firebrand.

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software including MeasureUp *
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers **
Near site testing, Transportation to/from Testing Center are provided ***
Accommodation, all meals, unlimited beverages, snacks and tea / coffee****
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Not on all courses
** Examination vouchers are not included for the following courses: PMP, CAPM and CISSP CBK Review
*** Not included in our PMP, CAPM, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, (ISC)² or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications
**** Accommodation not included on the CISSP CBK Review Seminar

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

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Course and Exam Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending the CISM course and sitting the exam. In fact, this is a practice accepted and encouraged by ISACA.

Achieving the CISM Certification

In order to become CISM certified, you must meet the following requirments:

Successfully complete the CISM exam
Adhere to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics
Agree to comply with the Continuing Education Policy
Work experience in the field of information security.
Submit an Application for CISM Certification - see below

Submitting an Application for CISM Certification

The CISM certification is built for information security professionals, managers and other assurance providers. In order to be eligible, you must be able to submit verified evidence of a minimum of five years of information security work experience, with a minimum of three years of information security management work experience in three or more of the job practice analysis areas. The work experience must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification or within 5 years from the date of originally passing the exam.

Experience Substitutions

The following security-related certifications and information systems management experience can be used to satisfy the indicated amount of information security work experience.

Two Years:

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) in good standing
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing
Post-graduate degree in information security or a related field (e.g., business administration, information systems, information assurance)

One Year:

One full year of information systems management experience
One full year of general security management experience
Skill-based security certifications (e.g., SANS or GIAC, Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE), CompTIA Security +, Disaster, Recovery Institute Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), ESL IT Security Manager)
Completion of an information security management program at an institution aligned with the Model Curriculum

The experience substitutions will not satisfy any portion of the 3-year information security management work experience requirement.

Experience Exceptions

Two years as a full-time university instructor teaching the management of information security can be substituted for every 1 year of information security experience.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites?

Don’t worry - we’ll discuss your technical background, experience and qualifications to determine whether this accelerated course suits you.

Just call us on +971 4 3199019 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants.

Firebrand is an immersive environment and requires commitment. Some prerequisites are simply guidelines; you may find your unique experience, attitude and determination enables you to succeed on your accelerated course.

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ISACA CISM Course Dates

ISACA - CISM Certification
Start	Finish	Status	Book now
4/11/2019 (Monday)	7/11/2019 (Thursday)	Finished
3/12/2019 (Tuesday)	6/12/2019 (Friday)	Finished
6/1/2020 (Monday)	9/1/2020 (Thursday)	Limited availability	Book now
10/2/2020 (Monday)	13/2/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Book now
6/4/2020 (Monday)	9/4/2020 (Thursday)	Open	Book now

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"I will definitely recommend Firebrand to my colleagues for future training. The CISM training I attended from Firebrand was good. The trainer was extremely good and having very good knowledge and command in the subject. It was an excellent opportunity to know more about the enterprise security management concepts through this course and I would like to rate the trainer 9 out of 10. "
PK Unnithan, Schlumberger. (24/11/2013 to 27/11/2013)

"CISM Instructor have deep knowledge in the security domain, and help to understand the concept other than exam oriented."
Fenil Raphy Payyappilly. (24/11/2013 to 27/11/2013)

"The instructor is very knowledgeable. He made the course very interesting with his real life experience."
John Wong. (24/11/2013 to 27/11/2013)

"Training by Firebrand; you can pass the exam as well as get insight of the best practices "
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