CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
đź“‹ About the CISM
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