CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
Last updated: January 5, 2026
đź“‹ About the CISM
The CISM, administered by ISACA, costs $575 USD, takes approximately 4 hours to complete, and scores on a 200-800 scale. Results are valid for 3 years.
CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) is ISACA's premier certification for information security management. Unlike technical certifications, CISM focuses on governance, risk management, program development, and incident management from a managerial and strategic perspective. It's designed for professionals who manage, design, oversee, and assess an enterprise's information security.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Cost
- $575 USD
- Validity
- 3 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- Available
đź“Ť Test Centers
1,300+
in 200+ Countries
🏠At-Home Testing Available
- Countries
- 200+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-06-01
CISM Exam Content Updated
2024-01-01
Remote Proctoring Expanded