ISACA CISM Training Boot Camp
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| Duration: 5 days
This CISM Boot Camp is designed for experienced information security managers and other professionals who manage, design, oversee or assess an enterprise’s information security.
The training prepares you for the CISM certification exam by testing your knowledge and your ability to apply it to real-world scenarios. You will gain in-depth knowledge of security governance, risk management, security program development and management, and security incident management.
The boot camp has been updated to align with the new CISM job practice areas and is designed to fully prepare you to pass the challenging CISM exam. You will receive an exam voucher for the ISACA CISM certification exam with your enrollment.
Our Certification Success Program, paired with our provided prep materials, boot camp sessions, and post-work, is designed to ease any concerns you may have when taking the certification exam. If your first attempt is unsuccessful, this program provides peace of mind that you may be eligible to take the certification exam a second time (if needed) at no additional fee.
*To qualify for a second certification exam voucher, students must:
- Attend at least 85% of each day of class
- Score a 90% or higher on their final practice exam
- Take the first exam within 90 days of class completion
- Upload your exam failure notice from your first exam attempt
Key Concepts
Curriculum
- Information Security Governance
- Information security concepts
- Relationship between information security and business operations
- Techniques used to secure senior management commitment and support of information security management
- Methods of integrating information security governance into the overall enterprise governance framework
- Practices associated with an overall policy directive that captures senior management
- Level direction and expectations for information security in laying the foundation for information security management within an organization
- An information security steering group function
- Information security management roles, responsibilities and organizational structure
- Areas of governance (e.g., risk management, data classification management, network security, system access)
- Centralized and decentralized approaches to coordinating information security
- Legal and regulatory issues associated with internet businesses, global transmissions and transborder data flows (e.g., privacy, tax laws and tariffs, data import/export restrictions, restrictions on cryptography, warranties, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, national security)
- Common insurance policies and imposed conditions (e.g., crime or fidelity insurance, business interruption)
- Requirements for the content and retention of business records and compliance
- Process for linking policies to enterprise business objectives
- Function and content of essential elements of CISM details
- Techniques for developing an information security process improvement model for sustainable and repeatable information security policies and procedures
- Information security process improvement and its relationship to traditional process management, security architecture development and modeling, and security infrastructure
- Generally accepted international standards for information security management and related process improvement models
- The key components of cost benefit analysis and enterprise transformation/ migration plans (e.g., architectural alignment, organizational positioning, change management, benchmarking, market/competitive analysis)
- Methodology for business case development and computing enterprise value propositions
- Risk Management
- Information resources used in support of business processes
- Information resource valuation methodologies
- Information classification
- The principles of development of baselines and their relationship to risk-based assessments of control requirements
- Life-cycle-based risk management principles and practices
- Threats, vulnerabilities and exposures associated with confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources
- Quantitative and qualitative methods used to determine sensitivity and criticality of information resources and the impact of adverse events
- Use of gap analysis to assess generally accepted standards of good practice for information security management against current state
- Recovery time objectives (RTO) for information resources and how to determine RTO
- RTO and how it relates to business continuity and contingency planning objectives and processes
- Risk mitigation strategies used in defining security requirements for information resources supporting business applications
- Cost benefit analysis techniques in assessing options for mitigating risks threats and exposures to acceptable levels
- Managing and reporting status of identified risks
- Information Security Program Development & Management
- Methods to develop an implementation plan that meets security requirements identified in risk analyses
- Project management methods and techniques
- The components of an information security governance framework for integrating security principles, practices, management and awareness into all aspects and all levels of the enterprise
- Security baselines and configuration management in the design and management of business applications and the infrastructure
- Information security architectures (e.g., single sign-on, rules-based as opposed to list-based system access control for systems, limited points of systems administration)
- Information security technologies (e.g., cryptographic techniques and digital signatures, enabling management to select appropriate controls)
- Security procedures and guidelines for business processes and infrastructure activities
- Systems development life cycle methodologies (e.g., traditional SDLC, prototyping)
- Planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of security testing
- Assessing and authorizing the compliance of business applications and infrastructure to the enterprise’s information security governance framework
- Types, benefits and costs of physical, administrative and technical controls
- Planning, designing, developing, testing and implementing information security requirements into an enterprise’s business processes
- Security metrics design, development, and implementation
- Acquisition management methods and techniques (e.g., evaluation of vendor service level agreements, preparation of contracts)
- How to interpret information security policies into operational use
- Information security administration process and procedures
- Methods for managing the implementation of the enterprise’s information security program through third parties, including trading partners and security services providers
- Continuous monitoring of security activities in the enterprise’s infrastructure and business applications
- Methods used to manage success/failure in information security investments through data collection and periodic review of key performance indicators
- Change and configuration management activities
- Information security management due diligence activities and reviews of the infrastructure
- Liaison activities with internal/external assurance providers performing information security reviews
- Due diligence activities, reviews and related standards for managing and controlling access to information resources
- External vulnerability reporting sources, which provide information that may require changes to the information security in applications and infrastructure
- Events affecting security baselines that may require risk reassessments and changes to information security requirements in security plans, test plans and reperformance
- Information security problem management practices
- Information security manager facilitative roles as change agents, educators and consultants
- Ways in which cultural and socially acceptable differences affect the behavior of staff
- Activities that can change cultural and socially acceptable behavior of staff
- Methods and techniques for security awareness training and education
- Information Security Incident Management
- Components of an incident response capability
- Information security emergency management practices (e.g., production change control activities, development of computer emergency response team)
- Disaster recovery planning and business recovery processes
- Disaster recovery testing for infrastructure and critical business applications
- Escalation processes for effective security management
- Intrusion detection policies and processes
- Help desk processes for identifying security incidents reported by users and distinguishing them from other issues dealt with the help desks
- Notification process in managing security incidents and recovery (e.g., automated notice and recovery mechanisms in response to virus alerts in a real-time fashion)
- Requirements for collecting and presenting evidence: rules for evidence, admissibility of evidence, quality and completeness of evidence
- Post-incident reviews and follow-up procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this CISM training course provide that others do not?
The ISACA CISM training course is truly like no other you will find. You will be taught by a live instructor who can answer questions and provide advice. You will receive access to the Skills Library for 12 months after your enrollment into the training course. You will also receive peace of mind from the ISACA Certification Success Program paired with our provided prep materials, boot camp sessions, and post-work. In this program, if your first attempt is unsuccessful, you may be eligible to take the certification exam a second time with no additional fee.
What is a CISM Certification?
The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification validates your expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management, and risk management. It is designed for professionals with technical expertise and experience in IS/IT security who want to move from an integral team player up to manager. The CISM certification will help you gain credibility and will add confidence to your interactions with stakeholders, regulators, and peers.
What kind of salary can I expect with a CISM Certification?
The average certified professional CISM salary ranges. Entry-level positions will garner a salary at the lower end of the spectrum. In contrast, candidates who have successfully handled complex projects and are placed at a senior level can expect a significantly higher five or six-figure salary. According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a CISM professional is $130,645 overall, and Glassdoor reports the average compensation for Certified Information Security Managers to be $107,015 as of December 2022. Your relevant work experience and the nature of the IT security projects you have worked on will influence your compensation regardless of your job title.
What are the pre-requirements for taking the CISM?
CISM requirements include a minimum of 5 years of professional information security management work experience—as described in the CISM job practice areas. Any work experience must be acquired within the 10-year period preceding the application for certification. Candidates will have up to 5 years from the date they pass the CISM exam to gain the required work experience and apply for certification.
What kinds of jobs can I get with a CISM Certification?
Upon earning your CISM, you may qualify for additional IT and IS roles, including information security manager, information security consultant, chief information officer, and chief information security officer. The CISM is a great addition to the resume of anyone interested in learning information security management skills and getting certified.
Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes, you will be prepared for the ISACA CISM – Certified Information Security Manager exam. To sit for the exam, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- Submit verified evidence of a minimum of five years of information security work experience, with a minimum of three years of information security management work experience in three or more of the job practice analysis areas. The work experience must be gained within the ten years preceding the application date for certification or within five years from the date of initially passing the exam.
When can I start this course?
You can register for the boot camp whenever you are ready. Our team will help you select the session that will best fit you.
Can I register for courses if I am an international student?
Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country’s regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.
How long does it take to complete this course?
The boot camp is 5 days in length. You will have 3 months from the completion of the boot camp to access all boot camp materials.
What kind of support will I receive?
The boot camp instructor will be available during the session to answer any questions. You will also have access to the Infosec Skills platform where you will be able to create support requests, as needed.
What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of your boot camp session, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from Infosec and the school or organization that you registered through.
Am I guaranteed a job?
ed2go courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to take the next step in your career and stand out to potential employers. However, you should always research the job market in your area before enrolling.
Can I get financial assistance?
ed2go courses are noncredit, so they do not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA, and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards may provide funding to take our courses. Additionally, you may qualify for financial assistance if you meet certain requirements. Learn more about financial assistance.
How can I get more information about this course?
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Course Prerequisites
Boot camps are led by instructors that have years of industry experience and are recognized as subject matter experts.
