Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Advance into management roles in information security

Master Information Security Management

This 8-week Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) course is designed for mid-career professionals aiming to advance into management roles in information security. It covers critical areas such as information risk management, governance, incident response, and security program development, aligning with the CISM certification domains.

Course Objectives

Understand the principles of information security governance and risk management
Develop and implement effective information security programs
Learn to identify, assess, and manage information security risks
Master the essentials of incident response and recovery
Prepare for the ISACA CISM certification exam

Course Structure (8 Weeks)

Information Security Governance (Week 1)

Introduction to Information Security Governance, establishing governance frameworks and strategies, roles and responsibilities in security management, aligning security with business objectives.

Information Risk Management (Week 2)

Risk identification, assessment, and analysis, risk mitigation and control selection, risk monitoring and reporting, risk management tools and methodologies.

Information Security Program Development (Week 3)

Building an effective information security program, security program architecture and design, security awareness and training programs, metrics and KPIs.

Information Security Incident Management (Week 4)

Incident response planning and preparation, incident detection and analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery.

Security Operations and Management (Week 5)

Day-to-day security operations management, vulnerability management and patch management, security testing and continuous monitoring, access control and identity management.

Regulatory Compliance and Audit Management (Week 6)

Understanding regulatory and legal requirements, compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR), internal audits and security assessments, managing third-party and vendor risks.

Communication and Security Leadership (Week 7)

Effective communication with executives and stakeholders, security awareness and organizational culture, building a security-first mindset, crisis communication.

Exam Preparation and Career Development (Week 8)

CISM exam preparation and study strategies, sample questions and practice tests, career paths and professional development, resume building for security managers.

Career Opportunities

Information Security Manager

Lead and manage information security programs and initiatives across the organization.

Risk and Compliance Manager

Oversee risk management processes and ensure regulatory compliance across the enterprise.

Cybersecurity Program Manager

Manage cybersecurity programs, initiatives, and strategic security projects.

Chief Information Security Officer

Executive-level position overseeing enterprise-wide information security strategy and operations.

Course Details

Duration: 8 weeks

Format: Virtual & In-Person

Certification: ISACA CISM

Prerequisites: Mid-career IT professionals

What's Included

Comprehensive study materials
Hands-on lab exercises
Weekly quizzes and assessments
CISM exam preparation
Career guidance and development