CISM Certified Information Security Manager

(CISM.AE2)/ISBN:978-1-64459-516-9

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CISM Certified Information Security Manager

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) course is designed to empower professionals in the field of information security. Whether you are an experienced IT professional looking to advance your career or aiming to specialize in information security, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the dynamic world of cybersecurity. This course will help you attain a globally recognized CISM certification, demonstrating your expertise and commitment to information security management.

Here's what you will get

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management, and risk management. SACA's Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification brings credibility to your team and ensures alignment between the organization's information security program and its broader goals and objectives. CISM can validate your team’s commitment to compliance, security and integrity and increase customer retention!

Lessons

10+ Lessons | 520+ Exercises | 175+ Quizzes | 555+ Flashcards | 455+ Glossary of terms

TestPrep

125+ Pre Assessment Questions | 2+ Full Length Tests | 125+ Post Assessment Questions | 200+ Practice Test Questions

Hands-On Labs

20+ LiveLab | 20+ Video tutorials | 31+ Minutes

Video Lessons

36+ Videos | 14:07+ Hours

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Here's what you will learn

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Lessons 1: Introduction

  • The CISM Exam
  • CISM Exam Objectives
  • CISM Certification Exam Objective Map

Lessons 2: Today's Information Security Manager

  • Information Security Objectives
  • Role of the Information Security Manager
  • Information Security Risks
  • Building an Information Security Strategy
  • Implementing Security Controls
  • Data Protection
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 3: Information Security Governance and Compliance

  • Governance
  • Understanding Policy Documents
  • Complying with Laws and Regulations
  • Adopting Standard Frameworks
  • Security Control Verification and Quality Control
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 4: Information Risk Management

  • Analyzing Risk
  • Risk Treatment and Response
  • Risk Analysis
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Privacy
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 5: Cybersecurity  Threats

  • Exploring Cybersecurity  Threats
  • Threat Data and Intelligence
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 6: Information Security Program Development and Management

  • Information Security Programs
  • Security Awareness and Training
  • Managing the Information Security Team
  • Managing the Security Budget
  • Integrating Security with Other Business Functions
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 7: Security Assessment and Testing

  • Vulnerability Management
  • Security Vulnerabilities
  • Penetration  Testing
  • Training and Exercises
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 8: Cybersecurity  Technology

  • Endpoint Security
  • Network Security
  • Cloud Computing Security
  • Cryptography
  • Code Security
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 9: Incident Response

  • Security Incidents
  • Phases of Incident Response
  • Building the Incident Response Plan
  • Creating an Incident Response Team
  • Coordination and Information Sharing
  • Classifying Incidents
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Plan Training, Testing, and Evaluation
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Lessons 10: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Planning for Business Continuity
  • Project Scope and Planning
  • Business Impact Analysis
  • Continuity Planning
  • Plan Approval and Implementation
  • The Nature of Disaster
  • System Resilience, High Availability, and Fault Tolerance
  • Recovery Strategy
  • Recovery Plan Development
  • Training, Awareness, and Documentation
  • Testing and Maintenance
  • Summary
  • Exam Essentials

Hands-on LAB Activities

Security Assessment and Testing

  • Using Nikto
  • Consulting a Vulnerability Database
  • Configuring a Nessus Scan
  • Performing Passive Reconnaissance
  • Performing Active Reconnaissance

Cybersecurity  Technology

  • Simulating the DDoS Attack
  • Enabling Intrusion Detection and Prevention
  • Creating a VPN Connection
  • Implementing Port Security
  • Creating a Virtual LAN
  • Creating a Demilitarized Zone
  • Using Windows Firewall
  • Observing an SHA-Generated Hash Value
  • Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
  • Examining Asymmetric Encryption
  • Performing Symmetric Encryption

Incident Response

  • Completing the Chain of Custody

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

  • Configuring RAID
  • Taking an Incremental Backup
  • Taking a Full Backup

Exam FAQs

Five (5) or more years of experience in information security management. Experience waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years.

USD 575 for ISACA members.

USD 760 for non-ISACA members.

The exam contains 150 questions.

240 minutes

450

After taking and not passing the exam (attempt 1):

Retake 1 (attempt 2): Candidate must wait 30 days from the date of the first attempt.

Retake 2 (attempt 3): Candidate must wait 90 days after the date of the second attempt.

Retake 3 (attempt 4): Candidate must wait 90 days after the date of the third attempt.

 Please note that candidates must pay the registration fee in full for each exam attempt.