Course Details
Course Outline
1 - Information Security Governance
Develop an Information Security Strategy Align Information Security Strategy with Corporate Governance Identify Legal and Regulatory Requirements Justify Investment in Information Security Identify Drivers Affecting the Organization Obtain Senior Management Commitment to Information Security Define Roles and Responsibilities for Information Security Establish Reporting and Communication Channels
2 - Information Risk Management
Implement an Information Risk Assessment Process Determine Information Asset Classification and Ownership Conduct Ongoing Threat and Vulnerability Evaluations Conduct Periodic BIAs Identify and Evaluate Risk Mitigation Strategies Integrate Risk Management into Business Life Cycle Processes Report Changes in Information Risk
3 - Information Security Program Development
Develop Plans to Implement an Information Security Strategy Security Technologies and Controls Specify Information Security Program Activities Coordinate Information Security Programs with Business Assurance Functions Identify Resources Needed for Information Security Program Implementation Develop Information Security Architectures Develop Information Security Policies Develop Information Security Awareness, Training, and Education Programs Develop Supporting Documentation for Information Security Policies
4 - Information Security Program Implementation
Integrate Information Security Requirements into Organizational Processes Integrate Information Security Controls into Contracts Create Information Security Program Evaluation Metrics
5 - Information Security Program Management
Manage Information Security Program Resources Enforce Policy and Standards Compliance Enforce Contractual Information Security Controls Enforce Information Security During Systems Development Maintain Information Security Within an Organization Provide Information Security Advice and Guidance Provide Information Security Awareness and Training Analyze the Effectiveness of Information Security Controls Resolve Noncompliance Issues
6 - Incident Management and Response
Develop an Information Security Incident Response Plan Establish an Escalation Process Develop a Communication Process Integrate an IRP Develop IRTs Test an IRP Manage Responses to Information Security Incidents Perform an Information Security Incident Investigation Conduct Post-Incident Reviews
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Who is it For?
Target Audience
The intended audience for this course is information security and IT professionals, particularly IT managers who are interested in earning the CISM certification. The course is also applicable to individuals who are interested in learning in-depth information about information security management or who are looking for career advancement in IT security.
Other Prerequisites
To ensure your success, you should have at least five years of professional experience in information security, as well as at least three years of experience in information security management. You are also required to prove this level of experience to ISACA in order to obtain certification. Major areas of information security management include:
- Information security governance
- Information risk management
- Information security program development
- Information security program management
- Incident management and response