Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is an internationally recognized credential for professionals who design, implement, and manage enterprise-level information security programs. It validates expertise in risk management, governance, and security program development. This training program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to excel in information security management.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

Identify the principles of information security governance and its alignment with organizational goals.
Analyze risk management practices to mitigate information security threats.
Evaluate strategies for designing and managing security programs.
Develop incident management frameworks to respond to security breaches.
Prepare effectively for the CISM certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

Information security managers.
IT governance professionals.
Risk management officers.
Security consultants and analysts.
Professionals preparing for the CISM certification exam.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Information Security Governance:

Overview of information security governance principles.
Aligning security policies with business objectives.
Establishing roles and responsibilities for security management.
The process of developing and maintaining security frameworks.
Legal and regulatory requirements for information security.

Unit 2:

Risk Management:

Processes involved in identifying and assessing information security risks.
Developing risk response and mitigation strategies.
Risk analysis techniques and tools.
Integrating risk management into organizational processes.
Tools for monitoring and reporting risk management effectiveness.

Unit 3:

Security Program Development and Management:

Frameworks for designing enterprise security architectures.
How to implement security strategies and action plans.
Managing security teams and resources effectively.
Importance of developing and maintaining security policies and procedures.
Tools for measuring the performance of security programs.

Unit 4:

Incident Management and Response:

Frameworks for incident detection and response.
How to develop and test incident response plans.
The process of conducting post-incident reviews and analyses.
Managing communication during security breaches.
Integrating incident management into business continuity planning.

Unit 5:

Certification Exam Preparation:

Overview of the CISM exam structure and format.
Review of essential topics and domains.
Sample exam questions and their potential answers.
Resources and study materials for exam preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the CISM certification exam only.

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