Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)

Certified Information Security Manager

CISM® is a globally recognized standard of achievement of information security management. The CISM certification was developed specifically for experienced information security managers and those with information security management responsibilities who include Information Security Managers, Aspiring Information Security Managers, IS/IT Consultants and Chief Information Officers

Certification Highlights
  • Awarded by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Designed for those who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprise’s information security function
Course Outlines
Domain 1 –Information Security Governance17%
Domain 2 –Information Security Risk Management20%
Domain 3 –Information Security Program33%
Domain 4 –Incident Management30%

More about the certification: http://www.isaca.org/

Examination Highlights
  • The CISM® exam is based on 200 questions and the maximum vallotted time for candidates to complete it is 4 hours
  • CISM® uses what is known as a 800-point maximum scale, with scaled score of 450 being the lowest passing score
Chartered Requirements
  • Pass the CISM® examination
  • Five (5) or more years of experience in information security management. Experience waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years
  • CISM Chartered holders need to pay annual maintenance fee of US$45 for ISACA members and US$85 for ISACA non-member
  • Recertification is required every three years. CISM® Charter holders are required to earn 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every 3 years, with a minimum 20CPEs earned each year after certification
Training Highlights
  • 21-hour intensive examination preparation workshop
  • Conducted by renowned, experienced industrial expert
  • Real case study will be adopted with experience sharing
  • Eligible for 21 units of PDU / CPE
Master Trainer

Mr. D. Ko, CISA, CISM, CCSP, AWS-SAA, CFA, FRM, HKICPA CPA

  • Experiences in providing regulatory compliance, internal control, incident assessment and IT risk and security consultation services for numerous local and international financial institutions
  • Act as Technology Risk and Assurance leader in government authority and providing regulatory and supervisory services
  • Collaborating with the banking industry and other organizations (such as SFC and IA) in various technology risk management or fintech initiatives.

Course Fees

StartHub Asia Member: HK$9,800
Non-member: HK$11,800

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