Certified Information
Security Manager
SYNOPSIS
Certified Information Security Manager is very high
end, prestigious certification that indicates a mastery
of the subject of IT security and the ability to manage
the protection thereof. ISACA maintains vigorous standards
for this certification and it is not to be taken lightly.
At the minimum, ISACA requires 7 years PROFESSIONAL
security experience.
A CISM will manage, oversee, or direct almost all portions
of security within their organization and will most
likely have a position such as "Director"
or "Senior Administrator." Only one exam is
required to become a CISM, but it is considered extremely
difficult and rarely passed.
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