Certified Information Security Manager

CISM

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1756
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Exam Versions
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Jan 1, 2002
Release Date
Sep 17, 2021Last Updated

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Exam Details

Duration240 min
Passing Score450
Languages English +8
LevelProfessional
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For3 years
Release DateJan 1, 2002
Exam Cost$760

What topics are on the CISM exam?

1

Information Security Governance 17%

1.1
Enterprise Governance
2 subtopics
1.1.1Organizational Structure and Responsibilities
1.1.2Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Learning Objectives
  • Establish and maintain an information security governance framework
  • Align information security governance with corporate governance
  • Establish information security roles and responsibilities
1.2
Information Security Strategy
2 subtopics
1.2.1Strategic Planning
1.2.2Information Security Policies
Learning Objectives
  • Develop information security strategy aligned with organizational objectives
  • Integrate information security strategy into organizational processes
  • Develop and maintain information security policies
Domain Hands-on Skills
Developing governance frameworksCreating security policiesConducting board presentationsPerforming compliance assessments
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Focusing on technical controls without business alignment
  • Developing policies without enforcement mechanisms
  • Ignoring organizational culture in strategy development
2

Information Security Risk Management 20%

3

Information Security Program 33%

4

Incident Management 30%

How do I earn the Certified Information Security Manager certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Information Security Management

Prerequisites

  • NoneNo prerequisite certification requiredOptional

Next Steps

Career Progression

Entry Roles

  • Security Analyst
  • IT Risk Analyst
  • Security Administrator

Target Roles

  • Information Security Manager
  • IT Security Manager
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • IT Risk Manager
  • Security Director

Advanced Roles

  • Chief Risk Officer
  • Chief Security Officer
  • VP of Information Security
  • Enterprise Security Architect

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Earn minimum 120 CPE hours over 3-year periodMinimum 20 CPE hours per year requiredPay annual maintenance feeAdhere to Code of Professional Ethics

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Official Resources

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CISM Study ForumISACACISM Exam Content OutlineISACACISM Practice QuizISACAISACA Now BlogISACA

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What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

Zero Trust ArchitectureNIST SP 800-207

Increased focus in Security Program domain

Released: 2020-08-11
Cloud SecurityCSA CCM v4

Integration across all domains

Released: 2021-02-01
AI/ML SecurityISO/IEC 23053

Emerging topic in risk management

Released: 2022-06-01
DevSecOpsVarious

Security program integration focus

Released: Ongoing

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 5 years of information security management work experience
  • Experience must be within 10-year period preceding application
  • Experience must cover at least 3 of the 4 CISM domains

Experience Level: Senior

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$760 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE, PSI
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For3 years
Recertification
  • Earn minimum 20 CPE hours annually
  • Earn total 120 CPE hours over 3-year period
  • Pay annual maintenance fee

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