Introduction to Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Overview

With ever-increasing threats to their information security networks, organizations are taking drastic measures to secure them. In this regard, various certifications are available in the world of information security, with one of the most renowned being the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). The CISM certification is offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), a non-profit organization.

This course was developed for Alison to introduce information security and cyber security enthusiasts to this certification. Acquiring this certification has many benefits, all of which have been discussed in this course. The course also contrasts CISM with CISSP, yet another renowned certification in this domain.

An essential aspect of this course is the discussions on different domains of the CISM certification, which span three topics. In these topics, students will learn about information security governance and its framework, risk identification and management, security program management, and incident response management. Overall, the course provides a decent overview of the CISM certification and will offer a holistic orientation to those who want to enroll in it in the future.