What is the CISM difference?
Data breaches, ransomware attacks and other constantly evolving security threats are top-of-mind for today’s IT professionals. With a Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) certification, you’ll learn how to assess risks, implement effective governance and proactively respond to incidents.
How does it benefit you?
70%
Experienced on-the-job improvement
42%
Received a pay boost
What you will learn with the CISM certification:
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How do I become CISM certified?
Getting ready for the exam
ISACA offers several CISM exam preparation resources including group training, self-paced training and study resources in numerous languages to assist you in preparing for your CISM certification exam. We also have our online Engage community where you can reach out to peers for CISM exam guidance. Choose what works for your schedule and your studying needs.
RESOURCES TO GET STARTED
CISM Online Review Course
Prepare to pass your exam with this self-paced course covering key concepts from all four of the CISM domains.
CISM Questions, Answers & Explanations Database
Get a 12-month subscription to a comprehensive 1,047-question pool of items. Build a custom study plan with a personalized dashboard, track progress and review previously answered questions.
CISM Review Manual (Digital Version)
A comprehensive reference guide to prepare for the CISM exam and understand information security management roles and responsibilities.
CISM Review Manual (Print Version)
Order a hard copy of this comprehensive reference guide to prepare for the CISM exam and understand information security management roles and responsibilities.
CISM GUIDES AND STUDY SOLUTIONS
Exam Candidate Guide
Includes registration, scheduling, re-scheduling information and important exam day terms and conditions.
Free CISM Practice Quiz
Test your knowledge of information security management, cybersecurity and risk with these 10 free questions.
Engage: CISM Study Groups
Join a global virtual study group for people preparing to take the CISM exam.
Before you register:
Upon registration, CISM exam candidates have a twelve-month eligibility period to take their exam. This means that from the date you register, you have 12 months to take your CISM exam. It is important to note that the exam registration fee must be paid in full before an exam candidate can schedule and take an exam.
Please note, CISM exam appointments are only available 90 days in advance. If you do not see your exam site or date available more than 90 days in advance, please check back when it is closer to your desired exam date. If you still do not see your desired exam site or date available, please verify that your CISM exam eligibility has not expired by logging into your ISACA Account and clicking the Certification & CPE Management tab.
Rescheduling an exam
You can reschedule your CISM exam anytime, without penalty, during your eligibility period if done a minimum of 48 hours prior to your scheduled testing appointment. To reschedule an appointment: Log in to your ISACA Account and follow the rescheduling steps in the Scheduling Guide.
How to become certified
Taking and passing the CISM certification exam is just the first step in becoming certified. To become CISM certified, an individual must first meet the following requirements:
- Pass the certification exam
- Pay the US$50 application processing fee >
- Submit application to demonstrate experience requirements
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics >
- Adhere to the Continuing Professional Education Policy >
Candidates have 5 years from passing the exam to apply for CISM certification.
