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How do I grow with CISM?

CISM certification is a globally recognized professional requirement in the IT Security domain.  

The job role available for CISM are security consultants & managers, IT directors & managers, security auditors & architects, security system engineers, CISOs, information security managers, risk officers & many more.

The annual package of CISM professionals varies from 9 lacs to 55 lacs depending on your experience. 

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Key Areas of Learning

• Information Security Governance
  
• Information Security Incident Management
  
• Design security architecture
  
• Knowledge of ISACA domains
  
• Information security programs
  
• Enterprise IT frameworks
  

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Prerequisites for Certification

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How will I become CISM Certified professional?

To become CISM certified, you must meet the following requirements:

• Attend this training & clear CISM examination by ISACA.
• Adherence to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
• Agree to comply with the Continuing Education Policy (CPE)
• Five years of work experience in the field of information security, three of which must be as an information security manager. Work experience must be gained in three of the four CISM domains. All information must be verified independently by employers.

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Exam Pattern

Home proctored online on ISACA Website. 150 multiple choice questions to be in 4 hours. No penalty for incorrect answers. ISACA converts the correct answers to a scale of 200 to 800. To pass a candidate should get 450 or more.

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Other Issues

• ISACA Exam Fees - 750 USD
• Vendor neutral
• Theoretical in nature - Handles concepts and processes. No hands on required.