Certification preparation
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Information security management certification
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
ISACA CISM certification for security managers and leaders. Cover information security governance, risk management, incident management, and security program development and management.
What you’ll learn
- Explain information security governance in a practical work context.
- Make informed choices about information security risk management.
- Recognize common pitfalls in security program design and management.
- Connect incident readiness and response to a practical action plan.
- Build confidence in management scenarios and study review.
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
Recommended learning plan
Learn through an authorized security scenario, with focused discussions, practical exercises and work you can take away.
- Learning route
- 5 recommended days
- Practical work
- 5 guided activities
- Finish with
- A practical review
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Information security governance
What we’ll cover
- Information security governance
Put it into practice
Assess a scenario, rank the risks and choose controls that can be evidenced and monitored.
You’ll take away
A prioritized risk-and-control register
Day 2Information security risk management
What we’ll cover
- Information security risk management
Put it into practice
Assess a scenario, rank the risks and choose controls that can be evidenced and monitored.
You’ll take away
A prioritized risk-and-control register
Day 3Security program design and management
What we’ll cover
- Security program design
- Management
Put it into practice
Build a small example, test the happy path and investigate one deliberately introduced failure.
You’ll take away
A working example with test notes
Day 4Incident readiness and response
What we’ll cover
- Incident readiness
- Response
Put it into practice
Assess a scenario, rank the risks and choose controls that can be evidenced and monitored.
You’ll take away
A prioritized risk-and-control register
Day 5Management scenarios and study review
What we’ll cover
- Management scenarios
- Study review
Put it into practice
Use an authorized security scenario to work through the options, explain your reasoning and compare approaches with the group.
You’ll take away
A practical worksheet and next-step checklist
Bring it all together
Present the evidence, prioritize the risks and explain a practical remediation plan.
Before you choose your learning route
Training and certification are separate. Check the awarding body’s entry requirements, assessments and exam fees when choosing your route.
Prerequisites
- Use only systems you own or have explicit permission to test. Hands-on work belongs in an isolated lab.
Confirmed batch starts
Dates confirmed by MindClick. These are start dates, not full course timetables. Session hours, duration, fees, instructors, language, seats and classroom venues are not yet specified.
Choose your country & month Enrollment & payment
Starts 2026-10-25
Classroom · Manama, Bahrain · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Bahrain
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Classroom · Cairo, Egypt · weekday start
Local date · Africa/Cairo
Venue to be confirmedStarts 2026-10-25
Classroom · Kuwait City, Kuwait · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Kuwait
Venue to be confirmedStarts 2026-10-25
Classroom · Muscat, Oman · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Muscat
Venue to be confirmedStarts 2026-10-25
Classroom · Doha, Qatar · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Qatar
Venue to be confirmedStarts 2026-10-25
Classroom · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · weekday start
Local date · Asia/Riyadh
Venue to be confirmedFrequently asked questions
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel or reschedule your enrollment up to 14 days before the course start date for a full refund. Cancellations within 14 days are subject to a 25% cancellation fee.
Is course material included?
Yes, all students receive comprehensive course materials including study guides, practice exams, templates, and access to our online learning portal for 1 year after course completion.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion. For certification courses, you will also be eligible to take the official certification exam.
Will I have access to the instructor after the course?
Yes, you will have access to instructor support via email for 30 days after course completion to help with any questions or clarifications.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, we offer special discounts for corporate groups. Contact our team at corporate@mindclick.com for a customized quote for 3 or more participants.
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