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15 Nov 2021, 18:21 GMT+10
The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification from the ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) has been developed for professionals who are dedicated to information security management. This defines the knowledge and skills for these professionals to be able to design, monitor, evaluate and manage the information security of an organization. Do you want to know more about the CISM certification and what is its importance?
CISM certification scopes
The information security domains or fields covered by the agenda of this certification are:
How to get CISM certification?
CISM not only certifies knowledge, but also professional experience. That is why, to be able to take the CISM certification exam, it is necessary to accredit 5 years of work experience in information security management in at least three of the four commented domains, although up to 2 years of experience can be validated required (other security experience, certifications , etc.)
How many questions are on the CISM exam?
The CISM exam questions consists of 150 questions to answer in four hours of which 24% correspond to domain 1, 30% to domain 2, 27% to the third and 19% to the fourth.
There is no reliable information about the percentage of correct questions required to pass the exam, but a score equal to or greater than 75% is considered sufficient.
Read also: CISM vs. CISSP
Having the CISM certification accredits a professional (and their work experience) as an expert in the development and management of security programs. It is recognized internationally and is one of the highest-paid certifications. Thus, obtaining this certification provides a competitive advantage and is convenient as a complement to an official information security study.
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