CISM Certification
CISM Overview
The CISM certification (Certified Information Systems Manager) works managing designs, and oversees and assesses an enterprise’s information security. This certification is offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), who also has these courses: CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), and CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT).
Target Audience
- Security Managers, Director, Consultant
- IT Operations or Compliance Managers, Consultants
- Audit Managers, Director, Consultants
- CIO’s, Chief Compliance, Risk, Privacy Officers
Domains
- Information Security Governance (24%)
- Information Risk Management and Compliance (33%)
- Information Security Program Development and Management (25%)
- Information Security Incident Management (18%)
Prerequisites
Candidates must have five years of professional-level information security; three years must be as a security manager in at least three of the domains or job practice areas. Experience must be current within 5 years of passing the exam or within 10 years preceding the application. There are exceptions of up to three years which are detailed on the ISACA site.
Exam Information
- Length of exam 4 hours
- Number of questions 200
- Question format Multiple choice
- Exams are in June, September, & December
- Early Registration:
- Exam Cost $415 US (Members), $545 (non-Members)
- Final Registration:
- Exam Cost $465 US (Members), $595 (Non-Members)
- Check with ISACA for early registration and more details
Certification Maintenance
To maintain the certification you must earn 120 continuing professional education (CPE) credits over a three-year period following certification or after renewing. You also have to earn a minimum of 20 CPEs annually, and pay an annual maintenance fee ($45 for members and $85 for non-members).
ISACA Membership
The cost for an ISACA membership is $135 US, plus a local chapter fee which varies, plus a $10 new member fee (if you join online). With the membership you save on the exam registration fees, annual maintenance fees, selected events, and review materials.
Books
Here are some CISM books from Amazon.
Courses Available
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CISM Certification Training
- Self Paced Learning
- 180 Days Access
- 16 hours content
- 88 Knowledge Check questions
- 65 End of Chapter Quizzes
- 2 Simulation Exams
- 16 CPE’s/PDU’s offered
- 98.6% Pass Rate with 100% Money Back Guarantee
2016 CISM Certification Exam Training
- Self Paced Learning
- 180 Days Access
- 590 narrated slides
- Over 600 practice questions in total
- 52 Practice Exams
- Pass Guarantee (details on their site)
- Updated in 2016