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ISACA CISM Certification Course

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Excel in Information Security Management with the CISM. Gain proficiency in governance, risk management, compliance, and incident response for optimal organizational resilience.

course: ISACA CISM Certification

Duration: 4 days

Format: Virtual or Classroom

Prepares for Exam: Certified Information Security Manager CISM

Prepares for Certification: ISACA: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

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Overview

The ISACA CISM certification training course teaches you to manage and govern enterprise information security programs. You will gain expertise in risk management, compliance, incident response, and aligning security with business objectives. This instructor-led training prepares you for the CISM exam and the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager certification, a globally recognized credential for security leaders.

This course includes

Instructor-led training
Practice test
Pre-reading
Personal Learning Path
Certification Guarantee
Email, chat and phone support

Who is the ISACA CISM Certification training course for?

The ISACA CISM Certification (Certified Information Security Manager) training course is designed for IT professionals and information security managers responsible for overseeing an organization's information security program. The course covers areas such as information security governance, risk management, program development and management, incident response, and compliance. By completing the course and earning the certification, individuals demonstrate their proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective information security governance frameworks, managing risks, developing security programs, and responding to incidents. The CISM certification validates their expertise in information security management and qualifies them for leadership roles in the field.

Curriculum

What you will learn during our CISM course.

Domain 1 - Information Security Governance (24%)

Establish and maintain an information security strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives to guide the establishment and ongoing management of the information security program.
Establish and maintain an information security governance framework to guide activities that support the information security strategy.
Integrate information security governance into corporate governance to ensure that organizational goals and objectives are supported by the information security program.
Establish and maintain information security policies to communicate management’s directives and guide the development of standards, procedures and guidelines.
Develop business cases to support investments in information security.
Identify internal and external influences to the organization (for example, technology, business environment, risk tolerance, geographic location, legal and regulatory requirements) to ensure that these factors are addressed by the information security strategy.
Obtain commitment from senior management and support from other stakeholders to maximize the probability of successful implementation of the information security strategy.
Define and communicate the roles and responsibilities of information security throughout the organization to establish clear accountabilities and lines of authority.
Establish, monitor, evaluate and report metrics (for example, key goal indicators [KGIs], key performance indicators [KPIs], key risk indicators [KRIs]) to provide management with accurate information regarding the effectiveness of the information security strategy.

Domain 2 - Information Risk Management and Compliance (33%)

Establish and maintain a process for information asset classification to ensure that measures taken to protect assets are proportional to their business value.
Identify legal, regulatory, organizational and other applicable requirements to manage the risk of noncompliance to acceptable levels.
Ensure that risk assessments, vulnerability assessments and threat analyses are conducted periodically and consistently to identify risk to the organization’s information.
Determine appropriate risk treatment options to manage risk to acceptable levels.
Evaluate information security controls to determine whether they are appropriate and effectively mitigate risk to an acceptable level.
Identify the gap between current and desired risk levels to manage risk to an acceptable level.
Integrate information risk management into business and IT processes (for example, development, procurement, project management, mergers and acquisitions) to promote a consistent and comprehensive information risk management process across the organization.
Monitor existing risk to ensure that changes are identified and managed appropriately.
Report noncompliance and other changes in information risk to appropriate management to assist in the risk management decisionmaking process.

Domain 3 - Information Security Program Development and Management (25%)

Establish and maintain the information security program in alignment with the information security strategy.
Ensure alignment between the information security program and other business functions (for example, human resources [HR], accounting, procurement and IT) to support integration with business processes.
Identify, acquire, manage and define requirements for internal and external resources to execute the information security program.
Establish and maintain information security architectures (people, process, technology) to execute the information security program.
Establish, communicate and maintain organizational information security standards, procedures, guidelines and other documentation to support and guide compliance with information security policies.
Establish and maintain a program for information security awareness and training to promote a secure environment and an effective security culture.
Integrate information security requirements into organizational processes (for example, change control, mergers and acquisitions, development, business continuity, disaster recovery) to maintain the organization’s security baseline.
Integrate information security requirements into contracts and activities of third parties (for example, joint ventures, outsourced providers, business partners, customers) to maintain the organization’s security baseline.
Establish, monitor and periodically report program management and operational metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the information security program.

Domain 4—Information Security Incident Management (18%)

Establish and maintain an organizational definition of, and severity hierarchy for, information security incidents to allow accurate identification of and response to incidents.
Establish and maintain an incident response plan to ensure an effective and timely response to information security incidents.
Develop and implement processes to ensure the timely identification of information security incidents.
Establish and maintain processes to investigate and document information security incidents to be able to respond appropriately and determine their causes while adhering to legal, regulatory and organizational requirements.
Establish and maintain incident escalation and notification processes to ensure that the appropriate stakeholders are involved in incident response management.
Organize, train and equip teams to effectively respond to information security incidents in a timely manner.
Test and review the incident response plan periodically to ensure an effective response to information security incidents and to improve response capabilities.
Establish and maintain communication plans and processes to manage communication with internal and external entities.
Conduct postincident reviews to determine the root cause of information security incidents, develop corrective actions, reassess risk, evaluate response effectiveness and take appropriate remedial actions.
Establish and maintain integration among the incident response plan, disaster recovery plan and business continuity plan.

Preparation

How to best be prepared for our CISM Certification training.

At Readynez, we provide many resources and have experienced experts in the field. That is why we are also very successful with many satisfied customers. You can therefore safely take your course with us. There are no formal requirements to participate in the CISM course, but to obtain the certification you must, in addition to passing your CISM exam, be able to document that the following prerequisites are in place:

Submit verified evidence of at least five years of work in information security, with at least three years of information security management work in three or more of the 4 domain areas.

The work experience must have been acquired within the 10 years preceding the date of application for certification or within 5 years from the date the exam was originally passed.

Compensation for experience

The following security-related certifications and experience in information systems can be used to fulfill the listed amount of information security work.

Two years:
Valid Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Valid Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Master's degree in information security or a related field (e.g. business administration, information systems, information security)
One year:
One full year of experience in information systems management
Skill-based security certifications (e.g. SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Security +)
The experience cannot replace any part of the requirement of three years of work in information security management.

Meet our instructors

Meet some of the Readynez Instructors you can meet on your course. They are experts, passionate about what they do, and dedicated to give back to their industry, their field, and those who want to learn, explore, and advance in their careers.

Kevin Henry

Kevin Henry delivers high-impact, LIVE instructor-led cybersecurity training for professionals preparing for certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CCSP. With decades of global experience and deep industry insight, he equips learners with practical skills, strong exam readiness, and real-world understanding essential for modern security roles.

Meet the Instructor: Kevin Henry  

At Readynez, we’re beyond proud to have Kevin on the instructor team!  

With over 30 years of experience in IT security and audit, Kevin has helped thousands achieve certifications like CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP, and more.  

As the official course writer for ISC2 and ISACA, and a trusted advisor to organizations globally, Kevin brings unmatched expertise, actionable guidance, engaging stories and real-world insight to every course.  

Delegates consistently rate him 10/10 - and it’s easy to see why. His passion for teaching, deep knowledge, and genuine care for student success make him one of the most respected instructors in the field.  

Excellence starts with instructors like you. Thank you for empowering learners worldwide - and for your unwavering commitment and trust!  

Ready to join a session with Kevin? https://www.readynez.com/en/training/courses/vendors/isc2/

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Friedhelm Düsterhöft

As one of Europe’s most respected GRC and cybersecurity experts, Friedhelm Düsterhöft brings over 30 years of experience to his LIVE instructor-led training. He equips professionals with practical skills, strong certification readiness, and a clear understanding of complex regulatory frameworks essential for modern security roles.

Meet the Instructor: Friedhelm Düsterhöft

With over 30 years of experience in IT, information security, and data privacy, Friedhelm Düsterhöft is one of the most respected voices in the GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) space - helping professionals build robust, regulation-ready organizations.

As an authorized trainer for ISC2 and an accredited trainer for ISACA & EXIN, Friedhelm’s dedication to excellence has earned him the titles PECB German Trainer of the Year 2022 and PECB Platinum Trainer 2024.

Founder of msdd.neT GmbH 
ISO 27001 & ISO 31000 Expert 
Accredited Certification Auditor
Contributor to global whitepapers on cybersecurity and compliance 
Instructor for GRC courses including CISSP, CISA and NIS2 Lead Implementer

Friedhelm is known for translating complex regulatory demands into clear, actionable strategies - empowering professionals to build strong compliance cultures from the ground up.

If you're training with Friedhelm, you're learning from one of the most trusted minds in the field.

Find your next IT and security course with Friedhelm Düsterhöft here: https://www.readynez.com/en/training/courses/all/

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James Rowney

James is recognised for his more than 20 years of contribution to learning and certification within IT Security.

James has worked on many large mission critical environments in some of the largest companies in their industries.

Understanding business requirements and drivers are essential to any strategy and design. Understanding environments are key to any application or infrastructure changes, both the immediate services they interface with and those beyond. A failure to satisfy Non Functional Requirements can not be fixed by a process.

Specialties: CISSP, CCSP, AWS Solution Architect Associate, TOGAF 9 certified 86080 member of The Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA) - 27519830. BCS Solution & Enterprise Architect Certified - AMBCS - 990529878, Linux RHCE V5 expired, RHCVA Unix, Storage, SAN, Netbackup, Clusters, Design and Delivery of Infrastructure.

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FAQ

FAQs for the ISACA CISM course.

What is ISACA CISM certification?

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, offered by ISACA, validates expertise in information security governance, risk management, program development, and management. It signifies a professional's ability to design and oversee an enterprise's information security program.

How do I prepare for the ISACA CISM certification exam?

Prepare for CISM success with our comprehensive course. Designed by experts, our training ensures you're ready to ace the ISACA CISM Certification exam. Join Readynez and equip yourself for certification triumph. We specialize in guiding individuals and teams through effective exam preparation, helping you gain the skills and confidence needed for success in the challenging CISM certification journey.

What are the prerequisites for ISACA CISM certification?

To qualify for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, candidates typically need:

A minimum of five years of work experience in information security management, with at least three years in at least three of the CISM domains.
Successfully pass the CISM examination.

How much does the ISACA CISM exam cost?

Candidates enrolling in the CISM Exam have to pay an exam fee of $575 for ISACA members and $760 for non-members.

What topics are covered in the ISACA CISM exam?

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam syllabus by ISACA covers four key domains related to information security management:

Information Security Governance (24%)
Information Risk Management (30%)
Information Security Program Development and Management (27%)
Information Security Incident Management (19%)

Is ISACA CISM certification worth it for my career?

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA is highly regarded in the field of information security and can be immensely beneficial for your career. CISM signifies expertise in information security governance, risk management, program development, and management – crucial skills in today's cybersecurity landscape. Holding this certification can enhance your professional credibility, open new career opportunities, and potentially lead to higher earning potential.

How long does it take to become ISACA CISM certified?

The time it takes to become Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certified by ISACA can vary based on individual factors such as your prior experience, the time you can dedicate to studying, and your familiarity with the exam domains. On average, candidates might spend several months preparing for the CISM exam.

Can I take the ISACA CISM exam online?

ISACA's CISM certification exams are computer-based and administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams.

How easy or difficult is it to pass the ISACA CISM exam?

The difficulty of passing the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam by ISACA can vary based on individual factors such as your experience, knowledge, and preparation. The CISM exam is known for its comprehensive coverage of information security management domains, and candidates are required to demonstrate a solid understanding of governance, risk management, program development, and incident management.

What is the passing score for the ISACA CISM exam?

Scores are calculated on a scale of 200 to 800 points; to pass the exam, you must achieve at least 450/800.

How can I maintain my ISACA CISM certification?

Maintaining your ISACA CISM certification involves accumulating 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits over a three-year period, with a minimum of 20 credits annually. Adherence to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics and the payment of annual maintenance fees are essential to ensuring the continued relevance and validity of your certification.

How much salary can I get after getting ISACA CISM certified?

The salary for individuals with an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification can vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and specific job roles. On average, professionals holding a CISM certification tend to earn competitive salaries, often above the industry average for information security roles. Salaries can range from around $100,000 to well over $150,000 annually, depending on the factors mentioned.

Reviews

Feedback from our CISM delegates.

Stephen Ridgway

Readynez is the best training provider I've used for many years. Their customer service is first class, prices are very competitive and instruction excellent.

Maria Simon Marcos

"I attended the CISM training with Readynez and this was the best training I've ever been to! The instructor made it extremely easy to follow, providing real life examples, and it all happened online! "

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