CISM is a globally recognized certification for information security managers, focusing on governance, risk management, and incident response. It targets professionals overseeing information security programs, aligning them with business objectives. Ideal for IT managers and CISOs, it underscores strategic security management expertise.
- Information Security Governance: Establishing and managing an information security governance framework aligned with business goals.
- Information Risk Management: Identifying and managing information security risks to achieve business objectives.
- Information Security Program Development and Management: Designing, developing, and managing an information security program that protects information assets.
- Information Security Incident Management: Planning, establishing, and managing the capability to respond to and recover from information security incidents.
Before pursuing CISM certification, you should have:
- A foundational understanding of information security principles and practices.
- Experience in IT or information security management and governance.
- Familiarity with risk management strategies and incident response procedures.