The CISM Exam Preparation course is an intensive, four-day review program to prepare individuals who are planning to sit for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CISM Review Manual 16th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions/activities, exam practice and correct answer discussions. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification, established in 2002 by ISACA, is the leading certification for information security management.

ISACA (formerly known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is a recognized leader in the areas of control, assurance, and IT governance. ISACA, formed in 1967,  administers several exam certifications, including the CISM, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certifications.

The CISM exam consists of 150 questions covering 4 job practice domains to be completed in four (4) hours, all testing the candidate’s knowledge and ability on real-life job practices leveraged by expert professionals.

Below are the key domains, subtopics and tasks candidates will be tested on:

Information security governance (17%)
Information security risk management (20%)
Information security program (33%)
Incident management (30%)