What you'll learn on the CISM® course

The ISACA Certified Information Security Manager, also known as CISM®, is a top credential for IT security professionals specialising in managing, developing and overseeing information security systems and organisational security practices. 

This credential suits the needs of IT security professionals with enterprise-level security management responsibilities.

CISM®-certified professionals have advanced and proven skills in:

• Security Risk Management
• Program Development and Management
• Governance and Incident Management
• Responding to Incidents
  
  

CISM® credential holders must agree to the CISM® Code of Professional Ethics, pass the examination, possess at least five years of security experience and submit a written application to qualify.

What does CISM® provide?

Organisations and government agencies increasingly recognise, require and expect their Information Security and Information Technology professionals to hold CISM® certification, because it:

• Demonstrates your understanding of the bigger picture, i.e. the relationship between an information security program and general business objectives
• Distinguishes you as having not only the information security expertise but also the knowledge and experience in developing and managing an information security program
• Is considered essential to ongoing education, career progression and value delivery to enterprises
• Provides the organisation with a certification for Information Security Management that is recognised by multinational clients and enterprises, lending credibility to yourself as well as your organisation
  
  

What does having a CISM® enable you to do?

As a CISM®, you’ll be able to:

• Identify critical issues and tailor organisation-specific practices to support the governance of information and related technologies
• Oversee and direct information security activities to execute the information security program
• Develop and manage a capability to respond to and recover from disruptive and destructive information security events
• Design, develop and manage an information security program(me) to implement the information security governance framework

To learn more about the benefits of CISM®, watch this short video featuring CISM®-certified IT professionals:

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