Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISSM)

Overview

The Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISSM) certification by GAQM develops the management and leadership of information security programmes. It is aimed at security leaders who define strategy, allocate resources and assure risk-mitigation outcomes.

The program covers security strategy and governance, risk and compliance management, securing the security function itself, and the operational controls that keep an organisation protected.


Course Content

  • Security governance, strategy and programme management
  • Risk management, compliance and regulatory frameworks
  • Designing and managing security architecture and controls
  • Security operations, resilience and incident management
  • Security metrics, reporting and assurance
  • Leading a security team and influencing the business

Targeted Audience

  • Information security managers and CISOs in preparation
  • Security team leads and programme managers
  • Auditors and risk professionals with security responsibility
  • Candidates preparing for the GAQM CISSM certification

Exam Registration & Certification

The Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISSM) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.

Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.

  1. Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
  2. Register for the Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISSM) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
  3. Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
  4. Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
  5. Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.

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