CISM certification: Elevate your career in information security
Take your information security management career to the next level with the globally recognised CISM certification.
Why pursue a CISM certification?
As the growing number of high-profile breaches demonstrates, organisations face increasing challenging in safeguarding their information and assets. The need for skilled information security management professionals is growing, driven by the potential impact of information security failures on an organisation’s reputation and financial performance.
The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification validates your expertise in assessing risks, implementing effective governance, and responding proactively to incidents. By focusing on emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain, CISM guarantees your skillset meets evolving security threats and industry demands. Addressing top-of-mind concerns like data breaches and ransomware attacks, this certification equips IT professionals with the knowledge and tools needed to stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape.
ISACA credentials are among the top 10 highest-paying in IT, and CISM is recognised as the preferred credential for IT managers.
Source: 2023 Certmag Salary Survey
Who is CISM for?
CISM is tailed for experienced information security professionals with at least 5 years of relevant work experience, with at least 3 years in the role of information security manager.
Job titles include:
- Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief Security Officer (CSO), Business Security Officer (BSO)
- Security Director, Manager, Consultant
- IT Director, Manager, Consultant
- Compliance, Risk, Privacy Directors or Manager
- Other Risk and Security professionals
Resources and training
ISACA Global provides a variety of resources to support you CISM exam preparation, including group training, self-paced learning, and study materials available in multiple languages.
Learning materials
Candidates must purchase the official learning materials separately. Options include:
- Order through ISACA Netherlands Chapter (€520,-) in collaboration with Security Academy at least 10 working days prior to the start of the training. The learning materials include:
- The official ISACA® Review Manual (physical book).
- A 12-month online subscription to the official ISACA® Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database.
- Order directly via ISACA Global at www.isaca.org. Please allow sufficient time for delivery and consider potential import duties and payment methods (credit card).
Optional add-ons
You may also choose to include an exam voucher (€756.25) with your order. These additional costs will be included on your invoice along with the training course fee. You can also purchase the exam voucher via Security Academy directly: https://www.securityacademy.nl/examens-certificeringen/isaca-examenvouchers/.
Registration
You can register up to 2 working days before the start of an online training and 10 working days before a physical, in class, training starts.
CISM training
At the ISACA Netherlands Chapter, we offer local training courses throughout the year to help you prepare for your CISM certification exam.
More information on CISM
Explore what CISM can offer a professional like you and how to obtain the certification by visiting: isaca.org/credentialing/cism.
