Courses

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) accreditation is a highly respected certification within the IT industry. Obtaining your CISM certification qualifies you for a position in Risk Management, Security Auditor, Compliance Officer or an executive management position as a CSO, CTO or CIO.

IT Security is without question one of the hottest and most lucrative areas of Information Technology today, and obtaining your Certified Information Security Management (CISM) credential is one of the most strategic career moves you could make.

This program promotes international practices and provides management with assurance that those earning this designation have the necessary knowledge and experience to provide effective security management. This program trains you for a position in Risk Management, Security Auditor, Compliance Officer or an executive management position as a CSO, CTO or CIO.

This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.

Fee $795
Location Online
Course type Online - Self Paced
Start dates TBD

Course Requirements

This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows 2000 and later operating systems and any browsers.

There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection and e-mail account. We recommend that you use the latest version of the browser you choose.

The materials for this program are all available online.

Prerequisites

To take the program and sit for the CISM exam students should have experience in IT security or relevant education in IT Security.

How to Become CISM Certified:

  • Successfully pass the CISM exam.
  • Adhere to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics.
  • Agree to comply with the Continuing Education Policy.
  • Work experience in the field of information security.
  • Submit an Application for CISM Certification.
  • For more information on how to become CISM Certified Click Here.

Instructor Bio

Joe Wentzel is a master technical instructor with varied background working in a variety of industries including, but not limited, to oil and gas exploration, seismic, financial, IT, social services and travel. Joe has over 20 certifications and is an industry leading subject matter expert in the field of IT security. Prior to becoming an instructor, Mr. Wentzel was in Field Service providing customer technical support in cabled and wireless seismic acquisition systems. Joe has written many papers on system security and security engineering and is recognized as one of the top subject matter experts on CISM in the world.