Certified Information Systems Security Professional

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive, in-depth understanding of information security management and compliance frameworks. The course will prepare learners to manage an organization’s information security program, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Students will engage with case studies, practical exercises, and mock exams to ensure they are fully prepared for the CISM certification exam. Participants will leave the course with a deep understanding of information security management and a set of skills they can directly apply in their organizations. 

Upon completing this course, students will be expected to be able to: 

• Establish and manage the information security governance framework and supporting processes. 

• Identify and manage the organization’s information risk to achieve business objectives. 

• Information Security Program Development and Management: Establish and manage the information security program. 

• Establish and manage the capability to respond to and recover from disruptive and destructive information security events. 

• Design and establish information security management systems and structures. 

• Establish incident management and response plans to handle security breaches effectively. 

• Develop a strategy to manage the security governance structure within an organization. 

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business and technical environments to effectively manage information security. 

Provided through Virgina’s FastForward, FANTIC and G3 programs that provide full financial aid for qualified Virginia residents.