GAIN WORLDWIDE RECORGNITION WITH CISM

Strong security management is crucial in any organization using information technology to support its business needs. Today’s information technology environment calls for systems that are secured not only from external, malicious attacks, but from unauthorized internal change as well. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification program is developed specifically for experienced information security managers and those who have information security management responsibilities.

RECORGNITION FOR INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

CISM is unique in the information security credential marketplace because it is designed specifically and exclusively for individuals who have experience managing an information security program. The CISM certification measures an individual’s management experience in information security situations, not general practitioner skills. A growing number of organizations are requiring or recommending that employees become certified. To help ensure success in the global marketplace, it is vital to select a certification program based on universally accepted information security management practices. CISM delivers such a program.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT
The CISM certification promotes international practices and provides executive management with assurance that those earning the designation have the required experience and knowledge to provide effective security management and consulting services. The CISM job practice also defines a global job description for the information security manager and a method to measure existing staff or compare prospective new hires.

ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
Earning the CISM designation distinguishes the professional as a qualified information security management professional with experience and knowledge managing, designing and overseeing an enterprise’s information security. CISM provides the information security professional with an opportunity to build upon existing credentials already earned and provides tangible evidence of career growth. These credentials may be submitted for consideration as information security experience waivers.The CISM designation assures employers that their staff have met the current education and experience criteria necessary for successful onthe-job performance. Individuals earning the CISM certification become part of an elite peer network, attaining a one-of-a-kind credential.

CISM FAQ

WHAT IS THE NATURE OF CISM EXAMS?
The CISM exam is offered each year in June and December and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that cover the five information security management job practice areas created from the most recent CISM job practice analysis. The job practice analysis was developed and validated using prominent industry leaders, subject matter experts and industry practitioners. 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO WRITE THE CISM EXAMS?
Anyone who works as an information systems security personnel can write the exams. There are no pre-requisite qualifications requirements to writing the exams.

ARE THE EXAMS CONDUCTED IN NIGERIA? Yes, there are three exam centers here in Nigeria. They are Port Harcourt, Lagos and Abuja. Contact certification@isaca.org for any enquiries on test centers of the CISM exams.

WHAT IS THE COST OF WRITING THE CISM EXAMS AND THE MODE OF PAYMENT?
The fees for the CISM exams for now are as follows but may change for future years. Payments can be made directly to ISACA or we could help you remit the fees.

REGISTRATION	ISACA Member	Non-ISACA member
Early Registration	$425	$565
Late Registration	$475	$615

WHEN ARE THE EXAMS CONDUCTED?
Exams are held twice in a year June and December. The forthcoming exams are held Yearly in June and December  respectively.

Please visit www.isaca.org for more information.