Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) Online Review Course - Self paced

Course subjects

Domain 1 - Information Security Governance

• Describe the role of governance in creating value for the enterprise.

• Explain the importance of information security governance in the context of overall enterprise governance.

• Describe the influence of enterprise leadership, structure and culture on the effectiveness of an information security strategy.

• Identify the relevant legal, regulatory and contractual requirements that impact the enterprise.

• Describe the effects of the information security strategy on enterprise risk management.

• Evaluate the common frameworks and standards used to govern an information security strategy.

• Explain why metrics are critical in developing and evaluating the information security strategy.

Domain 2 - Information Security Risk Management

• Apply risk assessment strategies to reduce the impact of information security risk.

• Assess the types of threats faced by the enterprise.

• Explain how security control baselines affect vulnerability and control deficiency analysis.

• Differentiate between application of risk treatment types from an information security perspective.

• Describe the influence of risk and control ownership on the information security program.

• Outline the process of monitoring and reporting information security risk.

Domain 3 - Information Security Program

• Outline the components and resources used to build an information security program.

• Distinguish between common IS standards and frameworks available to build an information security program.

• Explain how to align IS policies, procedures and guidelines with the needs of the enterprise.

• Describe the process of defining an IS program road map.

• Outline key IS program metrics used to track and report progress to senior management.

• Explain how to manage the IS program using controls.

• Create a strategy to enhance awareness and knowledge of the information security program.

• Describe the process of integrating the security program with IT operations and third-party providers.

• Communicate key IS program information to relevant stakeholders.

Domain 4 - Incident Management

• Distinguish between incident management and incident response

• Outline the requirements and procedures necessary to develop an incident response plan.

• Identify techniques used to classify or categorise incidents.

• Outline the types of roles and responsibilities required for an effective incident management and response team

• Distinguish between the types of incident management tools and technologies available to an enterprise.

• Describe the processes and methods used to investigate, evaluate and contain an incident.

• Identify the types of communications and notifications used to inform key stakeholders of incidents and tests.

• Outline the processes and procedures used to eradicate and recover from incidents.

• Describe the requirements and benefits of documenting events.

• Explain the relationship between business impact, continuity and incident response.

• Describe the processes and outcomes related to disaster recovery.

• Explain the impact of metrics and testing when evaluating the incident response plan.