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What is CISM? An Overview

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is a globally recognized credential offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association). CISM is designed for professionals who manage, design, oversee, and assess an enterprise's information security program. It focuses on information risk management, governance, incident response, and security management.

Our certification-focused CISM training course is designed to empower learners with all necessary knowledge and techniques to ace the CISM certification.

The objective of this CISM certification training program is to prepare participants with the right managerial level skills required to handle an organization’s enterprise IT environment by employing globally recognised practices and standards.

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CISM Course Content

The four domains in CISM include

CISM domain

  • Develop and sustain a structure for overseeing information security and its associated processes.
  • Establish and oversee an Information Security Program (ISP) that acknowledges, preserves, and safeguards the organization's characteristics.
  • Effectively control information-related risks within acceptable levels, aligned with the organization's risk tolerance, to achieve its goals and objectives.
  • Attain comprehensive knowledge across the four domains specified by the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification.
  • Assess the efficiency of the information security program in alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
  • Attain an in-depth comprehension of the framework governing information security governance.
  • Develop the capability to monitor, investigate, respond to, and recover from information security incidents through strategic planning and management, minimizing their impact on the business.

  • Duration : 4 Hours
  • Number of questions : 150
  • Question format : Multiple Choice
  • Passing marks : 450 out of 800
  • Exam language : English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish

To apply for the CISM® course certification, you need to:

At least five years of information security work experience and at least three years of work experience in three or more job practices analysis areas of information security management. Work experience must be achieved within 10 years of applying for certification or within 5 years of passing the exam.

The following security-related certifications and management experience in information systems can be used to replace the required amount of information security job experience.

Two Years:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISM) in good standing
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) in good standing
  • Post-graduate degree in information security or a related field (e.g., business administration, information systems, information assurance)
One Year:
  • One full year of information systems management experience
  • One full year of general security management experience
  • Skill-based security certifications (e.g., SANS Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery Institute Certified Business)
  • Continuity Professional (CBCP), ESL IT Security Manager
  • Completion of an information security management program at an institution aligned with the Model Curriculum

  • Security Consultants and Managers
  • IT Directors and Managers
  • Security Auditors and Architects
  • Security Systems Engineers
  • Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
  • Information Security Managers
  • IS/IT Consultants
  • Chief Compliance/Privacy/Risk Officers

CISM Training Calendar

Start Date End Date Start/End Time Batch Type Training Mode Batch Status
03-May-2025 01-Jun-2025 09:00 - 13:00 (IST) Weekend Online [ Open ] Enroll
07-Jun-2025 29-Jun-2025 19:00 - 23:00 (IST) Weekend Online [ Open ] Enroll
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Mohammed Rehaan Khan

Mohammed Rehaan Khan

UAE review

Best course ever. The trainer was highly skilled and professional.

Sreekanth K

Sreekanth K

USA review

It was a great training and definitely these learning would add values to my future growth. Thank you trainer for the extensive knowledgehe shared in all aspects of CISM which helped me to pickup from the scratch.

Saurabh Harjai

Saurabh Harjai

India review

Holistically the complete training module is comprehensive and has comprehended the CISM concept throughly and boosted our confidence to clear CISM.

Saurabh Atmaram Mhatre

Saurabh Atmaram Mhatre

India review

Firstly, I must say that the trainer is excellent. He possesses a deep understanding of the subject matter and was able to effectively communicate complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. His teaching style was engaging and interactive which made the training sessions enjoyable. The training content itself was top-notch. The materials provided were well-structured and comprehensive covering all the necessary topics related to CISM. I appreciated how the content was organized as it allowed for a logical progression of learning. The trainer also made sure to include real-world examples and case studies which greatly enhanced our understanding of the subject matter. One of the standout aspects of the training was how easily accessible the content was. Santosh utilized various teaching methods such as presentations, discussions and practical exercises to cater to different learning styles. This variety kept the sessions interesting and helped reinforce our understanding of the concepts. Overall I found the training on CISM provided by InfosecTrain to be of high quality. The trainer’s expertise in the field combined with the well-designed content made the learning experience both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend InfosecTrain for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of CISM or any other related topics.

Gaurav Singh

Gaurav Singh

India review

Comprehensive and effective to make sure subject content is covered.

Ashish Aggarwal

Ashish Aggarwal

India review

A very good learning experience with InfosecTrain. The trainer is equipped with adequate knowledge of CISM.

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CISM FAQs

The CISM examination is a four-hour (240 minutes) exam consisting of 150 multiple choice questions.

  • Computer-Based Testing Locations
  • CISM exams are administered at 1,300 PSI locations across the world and in ten languages.

Please visit here to search the suitable exam site. ISACA keeps adding the new PSI locations.

Yes. Answers can reviewed.
Flag questions you want to review before your exam time is over.

  • Preliminary result (pass or not pass) is available on the screen immediately after the completion of your exam.
  • Official score will be emailed and available online within 10 business days from the date that candidates take the exam.
  • Successful candidates receive details on how to apply for certification.
  • Result is not available on phone or fax to maintain the privacy.

Yes, but candidates do not need to go through the eligibility application process again.

  • Pass the CISM Exam within the last 5 years.
  • Work experience must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification or within five years from the date of initially passing the exam.
  • Three of the five years of work experience must be gained performing the role of an information security manager.
  • Submit the CISM Certification Application including Application Processing Fee.

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  • Pass the CISM examination
  • Submit an application for CISM certification
  • Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
  • Adherence to the Continuing Professional Education Program
  • Compliance with the Information Systems Auditing Standards

  • CISM certification is a unique management-focused certification.
  • It has been designed is for the individual who manages, designs, oversees and assesses an enterprise's information security.
  • it validates your managerial, designing, overseeing skills and expertise.
  • It brings the best opportunities for anyone in the infosec with an interest in the managerial aspects of information security, in contrast to the technical aspects.
  • Any professional with the required experience can apply for the certification.

  • Member: US$575
  • Non Member Fee: US$760

On 200-800 point scale, ISACA has set 450 as the passing mark for the exams.

  • A scaled score is a conversion of the raw score on an exam to a common scale.
  • Please note that the exam score is not based on an arithmetic or percent average. For example, if all 150 questions are answered correctly, the scaled score is 800, a perfect score; a scaled score of 200 is the lowest score possible when only a small number of questions are answered correctly.
  • A score of 450 represents a minimum consistent standard of knowledge as established for the exam by the respective ISACA Certification Committee.
  • Scaled score of 450 or higher must be achieved to pass the exam.

  • A US$50 application processing fee is required for all
  • submissions.
  • The application fee is a one-time, non-refundable payment.

Payment can be made on here

  • Yes, candidates are allowed to take one each of CISM, CRISC, CISM and CGEIT within the same window.
  • Candidates may NOT take the same certification exam more than one time within a window

CISM application is available on ISACA website here

  • Maintaining your CISM Certification means maintaining an adequate level of current knowledge and proficiency in the field of information systems audit, control and security.
  • The CISM CPE policy requires the attainment of CPE hours over an annual and three-year certification period. CISMs must comply with the following requirements to retain certification:
  • Earn and report an annual minimum of twenty (20) CPE hours. These hours must be appropriate to the currency or advancement of the CISM’s knowledge or ability to perform CISM-related tasks. The use of these hours towards meeting the CPE requirements for multiple ISACA certifications is permissible when the professional activity is applicable to satisfying the job-related knowledge of each certification.
  • Earn and report a minimum of one hundred and twenty (120) CPE hours for a three-year reporting cycle period.
  • Pay the CISM annual maintenance fee
  • Comply with the annual CPE audit if selected
  • Comply with ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics
  • Abide by ISACA's IT auditing standards

Failure to comply with these certification requirements will result in the revocation of an individual's CISM designation. In addition, as all certificates are owned by ISACA, if revoked, the certificate must be destroyed immediately.

  • Candidates can register online anytime for the CISM certification exam.
  • Registration and payment will be valid for 365days/12 months from the date of online registration.
  • Payment is mandatory before scheduling the exam.
  • Candidates can schedule their exam for any available date/time/location within their 365-day eligibility period.
  • Exam can be rescheduled within 365 days eligibility period. But it must be done more than 48 hours prior to the original scheduled testing appointment.
  • Candidates must take the exam if they are within 48 hours of scheduled testing appointment or their registration fee will be forfeited.

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