Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)

Course fee

Cost: R3 500.00

Deposit: R875.00

Monthly instalment: R875.00 x 3

Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.

Skillsoft course access: 12 months

About the course

Course code: C01061

This course is intended for:

Candidates who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprise’s information security function.

You will focus on the following domains:

• Information Security Governance
• Information Security Risk Management
• Information Security Program
• Incident Management

Modules and topics covered:

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)® 2022

• CISM 2022: Information Security Governance
• CISM 2022: Business Continuity & Security
• CISM 2022: Incident Response
• CISM 2022: Security Standards
• CISM 2022: Managing Risk
• CISM 2022: Data Privacy
• CISM 2022: Assessing Risk
• CISM 2022: Managing Authentication
• CISM 2022: Implementing Access Control
• CISM 2022: Network Security
• CISM 2022: Network Attack Mitigation
• CISM 2022: IT Service & Data Availability
• CISM 2022: Common Network Security Threats
• CISM 2022: Common Network Security Attacks
• CISM 2022: Cloud Computing & Coding
• CISM 2022: Data Protection with Cryptography
• CISM 2022: Applied Cryptography
• CISM 2022: Secure Device & OS Management
• CISM 2022: Social Engineering & Malware
• CISM 2022: Security Monitoring

Admission requirements

Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but candidates need at least five (5) or more years of experience in information security management. Experience waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years.

Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).

Expertise level: Intermediate

Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.

Effort: Self-paced learning online.

Accreditation status

Course type: Industry endorsed

Industry partner: ISACA

Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.

Certification issued by: College SA

Assessment details

• Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
• At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
• Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.

Exam information:

• External industry exam: CISM®
• Exam format: Multiple choice questions
• Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
• Number of questions: 150
• Passing score: 450 on a scale of 200-800
• Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
• Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.

Other ISACA certifications:

Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®)

What to expect

Dedicated support team

We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.

Exam booking assistance

Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. College SA also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.

Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access

Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, and mentoring. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.