CISM – Certified Information Security Manager («CS1»)

• Demonstrating a high level of expertise
• Preparing for a successful career in the field
• Understanding information security governance
• Understanding risk management
• Understanding information security program
• Understanding information security management
• Understanding response management

1 Information Security Governance

• Alignment of information security with business objectives
• Information security regulatory compliance

2 Risk Management

• Identification of risks
• Analyse and evaluate risks, including business impact analysis
• Risk management strategies

3 Information Security Programme and Management

• Development and implementation of an approach to implementing the information security strategy
• Monitor and control the implementation of the information security strategy

4 Response management

• Plan, develop and manage a security incident management system
• Responding to security incidents

The course is divided into two blocks of two days each. In the week following the first two days, there is time for independent reflection and consolidation of what has been learnt. This will provide a solid foundation for the content of the last two blocks.

This course is aimed at IT managers, security officers, IT operations managers, IT security consultants, compliance officers, IT auditors and IT project managers. In short: anyone who is professionally involved in the security of information systems and wants to obtain the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.

Participants who wish to achieve CISM certification must meet the following requirements:

• Pass the CISM exam
• Adhere to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics
• Agree to the Continuing Education Policy
• Have relevant work experience in information security
• Submit an application for CISM certification

For more information on the requirements, visit isaca.org

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM*) has been offered by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) since 2002 and is considered by professionals to be the global benchmark in information security management.

After attending the course, you can register for the exam directly with ISACA. The exam is available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese). Exam fees are not included in the course price. For more information and to register for the exam, please visit http://www.isaca.org.

Please note: Different fees apply depending on when you register for the exam. Early bookers get a price advantage! For more information, please visit the ISACA website.

• Certified Information Security Manager

*ISACA does not endorse, approve, or sponsor Digicomp Academy, its CISM course or any of its other products and/or services, nor is it affiliated with Digicomp Academy in any manner. CISM is a registered trademark of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association.