Course Overview
This ISACA-accredited CISM training equips security leaders with strategic skills to design, implement, and manage enterprise information security programs. Covering all four CISM domains, the program bridges technical security knowledge with executive management competencies, focusing on risk governance, program development, and incident management aligned with business objectives. Through case studies and interactive exercises, participants will develop boardroom-ready security leadership capabilities.
Course Objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
✔ Establish and maintain an enterprise information security governance framework
✔ Develop and manage comprehensive security programs aligned with business goals
✔ Implement effective risk management processes and controls
✔ Create incident management capabilities that support business resilience
✔ Prepare for the ISACA CISM certification exam
Who Should Attend
This advanced program is designed for:
◼ Information Security Managers
◼ IT Risk and Compliance Officers
◼ Security Consultants and Auditors
◼ CISOs and aspiring security executives
◼ IT Directors transitioning to security leadership
◼ Business Continuity Managers
Course Content Breakdown
Day 1: Information Security Governance
- Developing security governance frameworks
• Aligning security strategy with business objectives
• Legal and regulatory compliance requirements
• Workshop: Creating a governance charter
Day 2: Information Risk Management
- Risk assessment methodologies (qualitative/quantitative)
• Third-party risk management strategies
• Risk treatment and control selection
• Case study: Enterprise risk assessment
Day 3: Security Program Development
- Security program components and maturity models
• Security awareness and training strategies
• Resource budgeting and justification
• Exercise: Building a security roadmap
Day 4: Incident Management
- Incident response planning and testing
• Business impact analysis techniques
• Disaster recovery coordination
• Tabletop exercise: Crisis simulation
Day 5: Integration & Leadership
- Security metrics and reporting for executives
• Stakeholder communication strategies
• CISM exam preparation and question practice
• Capstone: Presenting to the “board”