CISM
The CISM certification prep path will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity principles and security best practices needed to pass the CISM certification exam.
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About this Path
ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification is for experienced IT or security professionals who want to transition from being a contributing team member to being a leader and manager. Earning this certification demonstrates your ability to assess risks, implement effective governance, and proactively respond to incidents.
The CISM exam will test your knowledge of key cybersecurity domains and assess your ability to align security initiatives with business objectives, manage and mitigate risks, and establish effective security policies and procedures to protect organizational assets.
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CISM: Information Security Governance
In this CISM: Information Security Governance course, you will learn about COBIT 2019, this ISO 27000 series, and information security strategy.
CISM: Information Security Risk Management
In this CISM: Information Security Risk Management course, you will learn about risk assessment and analysis, cost-benefit analysis and ROI, and risk monitoring and communications.
CISM: Information Security Program
In this CISM: Information Security Program course, you will learn about management controls, operational controls, integrity and non-repudiation, and cloud integration.
CISM: Incident Management
In this CISM: Incident Management course, you will learn about the incident management processes, incident response plan, and preventative controls and contingency strategies.
Practice
Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles
Cryptography Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptography and the cryptographic process. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using a simple simple ciphe
Symmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of symmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using symmetric cryptography.
Asymmetric Cryptography
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of asymmetric cryptography. You will practice encrypting and decrypting messages using asymmetric cryptography.
Cryptographic Hash Functions
In this hands-on lab, you will learn about the basics of cryptographic hash functions. You will practice generating and comparing hash values.
Data Backup and Recovery Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of data backup and recovery, including different types of backups. You will practice using Windows Server Backup to create a data backup and recover files from a data backup.
Incident Response Basics
In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of Incident Response, including its role in a security program and major phases. You will practice using incident response tools on a live system to capture memory and essential system files for further investigation.
Prove
Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth
ISACA CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
The ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) practice test from CyberVista helps students to prepare for the ISACA CISM certification. In the practice test, learners demonstrate their advanced knowledge and ability to manage, design, monitor, and assess information security. This practice exam is aligned to CISM 16th edition.
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Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.
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Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.
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Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This certification prep path is designed for mid-career practitioners who are interested in earning their CISM certification. There are no prerequisites for Cybrary’s CISM training course, but you will need five years of security experience and the appropriate work experience to obtain certification. Read more about ISACA’s requirements here: Link.
Cybrary's CISM Cert Prep courses are aligned with the most recent version of the CISM exam, which was revised in 2022.
CISM certification validates your expertise in cybersecurity management, including risk management, governance, incident response, and security program development, making you a strong candidate for leadership roles in cybersecurity.
The international professional organization that grants this certification, ISACA, has an excellent reputation and is highly regarded for its rigorous standards.
The CISM exam covers four job practice domains, including Information Security Governance, Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Programs, and Incident Management. This exam is designed to test your knowledge and skills relating to real-life cybersecurity management job roles and tasks.
Earning your CISM certification prepares you for a variety of mid to senior-level roles in information security management. A CISM-certified professional can go on to become a Security Consultant, IT Risk Manager, Information Security Manager, or even Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
