Breadcrumb
  1. Training
  2. Education & Training Catalog
  3. UMBC Training Centers
  4. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. This certification is an approved baseline certification under the DoD 8570.01-M IAM Levels II & III and CSSP Manager.

The management-focused CISM certification promotes international security practices and recognizes the individual who manages, designs, oversees and assesses an enterprise’s information security.
Around the world, demand for skilled information security management professionals is on the rise, and the CISM certification is the globally accepted standard of achievement in this area. The uniquely management-focused CISM certification ensures holders understand business and know how to manage and adapt technology to their enterprise and industry. Since its inception in 2002, more than 30,000 professionals worldwide have earned the CISM to affirm their high level of technical competence and qualification for top-caliber leadership and management roles.

This course includes a voucher for the CISM exam.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Prerequisites

To take the CISM certification exam, candidates are required to have a minimum of five years of experience in information security management. Experience in the fields of information security governance, risk management, compliance, and incident management is also preferable.

Training Purpose
Functional Development
Skill Development
Specific Audience
All
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
Classroom
Course Location

6996 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046

Course Location Map
  • Your Location
  • Providers
  • Courses
  • Course and Provider Quantity
  • Online, Instructor-Led
  • Classroom

Learning Objectives

ISACA'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! Earning a CISM certification:
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the relationship between information security programs and broader business goals and objectives.
• Paves a path from security technologist to security manager.
• Earn recognition among the most-qualified professionals in the information security and risk management fields.
• Provides enterprises with an information security management certification recognized by organizations and clients around the globe.
• Offers increased credibility by its real-world experience requirement.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.

Last Published Date: