Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is a professional certification sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). Candidates for the certification must meet requirements set by ISACA.
The CISM certification has been renowned as the globally recognized achievement for those who have experience managing an information security program.
CISM is a unique credential in information security as it is designed specifically for individuals who have experience managing an information security program.
About this workshop
The CISM workshop covers 5 information security management areas. These domains provide an environment in which security professionals can acquire, thoroughly and properly, the skills and knowledge expected of a world class information security manager
These areas and statements were developed by the CISM Certification Board and represent a job practice analysis of the work performed by information security managers as validated by prominent industry leaders, subject matter experts and industry practitioners.
Benefits
There are many reasons to achieve CISM certification:
- Worldwide recognition as an information security manager
- Understand how to govern information security
- Understand how to develop & manage an information security program
- Understand how to manage incidents
- Gain a better understanding of information risk management.
- Provides the information security professional with an opportunity to build upon existing credentials and provides tangible evidence of career growth.
- Recognition of attainment of advanced job skills as required for an information security professional.
- Provides access to valuable resources, such as peer networking and idea exchange
Who should attend
This workshop is meant for professionals responsible for managing, designing and overseeing an enterprise’s information security.
- CEO / CFO / CIO / CTO / CISO
- IS / IT Specialist / Analyst / Manager
- IS / IT Auditor / Consultant
- IS / IT Head / Director
- IT Operations Manager / Head / Director
- IT Compliance Manager / Head / Director
- Security Head / Director
- Security Specialist / Analyst
- Security Manager / Architect
- Security Consultant / Professional
- Security Officer / Engineer
- Security Administrator
- Security Auditor
- Network Specialist / Analyst
- Network Manager / Architect
- Network Consultant / Professional
- Network Administrator
- Senior Systems Engineer
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Administrator
The CISM certification would immensely benefit those aspiring to make a career in Information Security Management.
Workshop Outline
The CISM workshop covers 5 information security management areas outlined by ISACA. Each information security management area has a set of review questions followed by a mock exam on completion of the workshop.
- Information Security Governance
- Information Risk Management
- Information Security Program Development
- Information Security Program Management
- Incident Management & Response