The Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM) qualification is provided by ISACA, and roughly on a par with it’s CISA IT audit qualification.
It is a certification for IT security managers, and like CISA tries to strike a balance between technical IT knowledge and business understanding, with a focus on information risk management, information security governance, incident management, and developing and managing an information security program.
It requires a four hour multiple choice exam and five years relevant experience in an information security management role, although part of this can e waived for other relevant experience. Holders can use the post-nominal letters ‘CISM’, and their status can be verified on ISACA’s web site.
How can I obtain a CISM qualification?
There are two things you need to do to qualify: Pass a multiple choice exam, and demonstrate relevant experience. As with other ISACA qualifications, you can get a year or two off the experience requirement from relevant degrees and qualifications. You will also need to:
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Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics: – Agree to adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics, which sets the…
