PLEASE NOTE: Class runs on Monday nights (remotely) from 6-9 est for 8 weeks. We will work with you if you need to miss a session due to vacation or work.

CISM 8-Week Training Program

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Virtual Course

📅 Schedule: Monday Evenings | 🕕 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST (Virtual)
📍 Format: Live Instructor-Led Sessions + Weekly Assignments & Practice Questions
📚 Includes: Lectures, Real-World Case Studies, Practice Exams, and Exam Strategies

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Week 1: Introduction & Information Security Governance

🔹 Overview of CISM Certification & Exam Domains
🔹 Key Concepts in Information Security Governance
🔹 Aligning Security with Business Goals & Risk Appetite
🔹 Establishing an Information Security Strategy
🔹 Case Study: Developing a Security Governance Framework

Week 2: Information Security Risk Management

🔹 Fundamentals of Risk Management (ISO 27005, NIST)
🔹 Identifying & Assessing Security Risks
🔹 Risk Treatment & Mitigation Strategies
🔹 Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Risk Scenarios
🔹 Case Study: Conducting a Risk Assessment

Week 3: Information Security Program Development

🔹 Building an Information Security Program
🔹 Defining Security Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
🔹 Security Frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, NIST CSF
🔹 Security Metrics & Continuous Improvement
🔹 Case Study: Designing a Security Roadmap

Week 4: Information Security Program Implementation

🔹 Implementing Security Controls & Best Practices
🔹 Security Awareness & Training Programs
🔹 Vendor Risk Management & Third-Party Security
🔹 Security Architecture & Technologies
🔹 Case Study: Security Control Implementation Challenges
🔹 Assignment: Evaluate Security Controls + Practice Questions

Week 5: Information Security Incident Management

🔹 Incident Response Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27035)
🔹 Incident Detection, Analysis & Classification
🔹 Containment, Eradication & Recovery Strategies
🔹 Forensics & Legal Considerations
🔹 Case Study: Handling a Security Breach
🔹 Assignment: Draft an Incident Response Plan + Practice Questions

Week 6: Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR)

🔹 Business Continuity Planning (BCP) & Disaster Recovery (DR)
🔹 Identifying Critical Business Functions
🔹 Developing and Testing BC/DR Plans
🔹 Cyber Resilience & Crisis Communication
🔹 Case Study: Managing a Ransomware Incident

Week 7: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) + Exam Strategies

🔹 Regulatory Compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.)
🔹 Audit & Security Assessment Best Practices
🔹 Ethics & Professional Responsibility (ISACA Code of Ethics)
🔹 Exam Prep: Question Analysis & Mindset
🔹 Case Study: Compliance Challenges in a Global Enterprise

Week 8: Full-Length Mock Exam & Final Review

🔹 Full-Length 150-Question CISM Mock Exam
🔹 Review & Explanation of Challenging Questions
🔹 Test-Taking Strategies & Last-Minute Study Tips
🔹 Q&A and Final Exam Readiness Checklist

Additional Resources:

✅ CISM Study Guide & Workbook
✅ Practice Exams
✅ Private Online Study Group Access

At the end of this course, you will:

Learn the specific requirements for passing the CISM Exam and attaining your certification
Review key concepts, tasks and knowledge related to the duties of an information security manager, which serve as the foundation of the CISM Exam
Learn successful methods evaluating exam questions and answers, including analysis and explanations
Review useful, proven information on study and exam time management

The Ultimate 8-week CISM Certification Prep Program