Online Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Training

COURSE: Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

This CISM training course is designed for professionals with technical expertise and experience in information security and/or IT security who want to move from an integral team player to a manager. Train to complete the CISM certification exam, which will help you gain credibility and add confidence to your interactions with stakeholders, regulators, and peers.

Understand information security governance, information risk management, information security program development and management, and information security incident management. Learn how to develop an effective information security strategy aligned with business goals and directives, further helping you gain ongoing commitment from senior leadership and other stakeholders.

This course offers enrollment with a voucher. Your CISM exam voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply but are not included with enrollment.

Job Outlook for Certified Information Security Managers

The average certified professional CISM salary ranges based on your experience. Entry-level positions will garner a salary at the lower end of the spectrum. In contrast, candidates who have successfully handled complex projects and are placed at a senior level can expect a significantly higher five or six-figure salary.

According to ZipRecruiter, the average salary for a CISM professional is $94,926 per year, with top earners having an annual salary of over $152,000. Your relevant work experience and the nature of the IT security projects you have worked on will influence your compensation regardless of your job title.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.

Program Contact

Dillard University
2601 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70122

Ph. (504) 283 – 8822
admissions@dillard.edu

Office Hours:
M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Course Objectives

  • Understand information security governance strategies and responsibilities
  • Review information risk management and compliance
  • Discover information security program development and management fundamentals
  • Learn how to use and apply information security incident management
  • Build confidence toward successfully completing the CISM certification exam

Prerequisites and Requirements

While there are no prerequisites to take this course, ISACA recommends at least five years of work experience in information security. The work experience must be gained within the 10-year period preceding the application date for certification. ISACA recommends five or more years of work experience in information security management, with at least three years of that experience in three or more of the job practice analysis areas – or domains – listed below:

  • Domain 1: Information Security Governance
  • Domain 2: Information Risk Management and Compliance
  • Domain 3: Information Security Program Development and Management
  • Domain 4: Information Security Incident Management

Instructors

Derrick Coston

Derrick Coston is a blue-team cybersecurity professional. Derrick has run a team of cybersecurity professionals for a major financial institution. Outside of teaching classes such as CISA and CISSP, Derrick serves as a cybersecurity consultant and auditor for organizations and performs security assessments for large organizations.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is 100% online. Start anytime.