CISM Exam Boot Camp

COURSE OVERVIEW

The CISM certification program was developed by ISACA for experienced information security management professionals who have experience developing and managing information security programs and who understand the programs relationship to the overall business goals. The CISM exam is offered three times a year (June, September, and December) and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that cover the four CISM domains. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has accredited the CISM certification program under ISO/IEC 17024:2003, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

In-depth coverage of the four domains required to pass the CISM exam:

1. Information Security Governance
2. Information Risk Management and Compliance
3. Information Security Program Development and Management
4. Information Security Incident Management

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities, including IT consultants, auditors, managers, security policy writers, privacy officers, information security officers, network administrators, security device administrators, and security engineers.

OUTLINE

1. Testing-Taking Tips and Study Techniques

• Preparation for the CISM exam
• Submitting Required Paperwork
• Resources and Study Aids
• Passing the Exam the First Time

2. Information Security Governance

• Asset Identification
• Risk Assessment
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Asset Management

3. Information Risk Management

• Asset Classification and Ownership
• Structured Information Risk Assessment Process
• Business Impact Assessments
• Change Management

4. Information Security Program Development

• Information Security Strategy
• Program Alignment of Other Assurance Functions
• Development of Information Security Architectures
• Security Awareness, Training, and Education
• Communication and Maintenance of Standards, Procedures, and Other Documentation
• Change Control
• Lifecycle Activities
• Security Metrics

5. Information Security Program Management

• Security Program Management Overview
• Planning
• Security Baselines
• Business Processes
• Security Program Infrastructure
• Lifecycle Methodologies
• Security Impact on Users
• Accountability
• Security Metrics
• Managing Resources

6. Incident Management and Response

• Response Management Overview
• Importance of Response Management
• Performing a Business Impact Analysis
• Developing Response and Recovery Plans
• The Incident Response Process
• Implementing Response and Recovery Plans
• Response Documentation
• Post-Event Reviews

7. Review and Q&A Session

• Final Review and Test Prep

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