M8 Security Leader: CISM Certification

This training is taught in English.

We have developed a follow-up module with ISACA Belgium covering the CISM certification domains, extending the DPI module “Security Governance and Compliance”. This makes it the perfect complementary certification to the DPI CISO track. It combines an international credential with practical DPI training locally. The CISM training is offered together with ISACA Belgium and ISACA-accredited trainers.

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification training provides significant career benefits for security professionals, especially those aiming for or in management and leadership roles. This certification emphasizes the strategic aspects of information security, including governance, risk management, program development, and incident response. This strategic focus makes CISM-certified individuals highly attractive for senior roles such as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Information Security Manager, often leading to better career growth and higher salaries.

It also includes a one-year ISACA membership (value € 200). This boosts your marketability and provides access to a global network of peers through ISACA.

You participate in the 2-day CISM certification training and schedule your online exam afterwards. Included in this training, the ISACA Belgium Chapter offers an additional all-in package (€ 1000) which provides for: the exam voucher (€ 600), the Official Review Manual (digital), and the Questions, Answers & Explanations (QAE) Database (€ 400).

Why take this course?

By the end of this course:

• You’ll gain complementary strategic expertise: This two-day CISM module perfectly complements your existing “Security Governance and Compliance” training, offering an essential strategic focus on information security governance, risk management, and program development, which are crucial for leadership roles.
• You’ll earn an internationally recognized credential: you will obtain an international certification (CISM) that greatly enhances your marketability and confirms your expertise in managing enterprise information security, making you highly attractive for senior roles like CISO.
• You’ll receive valuable ISACA membership and resources: Your training includes a one-year ISACA membership (valued at € 200), giving you access to a global network of security professionals, along with an all-in package (€ 1000 value) that covers the CISM exam voucher, official review manual, and a comprehensive QAE database, offering extensive support for your certification.
• You’ll gain the advantages of local practicality combined with international recognition: You will experience a program that merges hands-on, local training from DPI with the global acknowledgment of the CISM certification, providing a thorough and well-rounded learning experience from ISACA-accredited trainers.

This course is also a module in a unique program intended to lead to formal CISO certification. To check out the other modules, download this file: CISO BROCHURE DOWNLOAD. 

Target group

The CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) training is tailored for experienced information security professionals ready to assume or already holding management and leadership roles. This includes positions such as Information Security Manager, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), IT Director, Security Consultant, or IT Risk Manager. It is ideal for those who need to strategically manage, design, oversee, and evaluate an organization’s information security program, aligning it with overall business objectives instead of concentrating solely on technical implementation. The prerequisite is that you have previously completed the DPI “Security Governance and Compliance” module. You don’t need to have completed the other modules yet.

Learning goals

Upon completion of this CISM certification training, you will be able to:

• Prepare effectively for the CISM exam under the guidance of accredited trainers to attain CISM certification.
• Establish and maintain an information security governance framework, including supporting processes that enable it and aligning the information security strategy with organizational goals.
• Analyze and manage information risks to an acceptable level based on the organization’s risk appetite, helping to achieve organizational objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise and experience in key strategic enterprise IT security management areas, such as Information Security Governance, Information Security, Risk Management, Information Security Program Development, and Information Security Incident Management, to strengthen your team’s ability to manage, design, and assess enterprise information security.

Learning approach

A Blended Learning Experience for CISM Certification

This CISM training offers a dynamic mix of pre-course prep and interactive classroom sessions, designed to maximize your learning and prepare you for certification. Before the in-person sessions, you’ll engage with required pre-readings and pre-recorded materials, including the official CISM review guide and a comprehensive database of exam questions and answers. This helps you build a strong foundational understanding, bridging the gap between your existing DPI training and the extensive CISM Body of Knowledge.

Our ISACA-accredited trainers will expertly guide you through the core CISM domains during the hands-on training. They’ll cover essential concepts and frameworks through practical exercises, offering real-world advice and workarounds gained from their years of experience. There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A sessions and focused discussions on how to best prepare for the CISM exam. This approach combines theoretical models with practical application, ensuring you develop key skills. After the training, you’ll be equipped to review the CISM materials at your own pace and schedule your online exam whenever it suits you.

End product

Upon completing the CISM training, you’ll receive several valuable assets:

• A digital copy of the slides (PDF) as the comprehensive reference for the material covered.
• A participation certificate acknowledging your attendance.
• CPE (Continuing Professional Education) points are essential for maintaining various professional certifications.
• A one-year ISACA Belgium Chapter membership (worth € 200) gives you access to a wide range of ISACA resources, including publications, research, a global network of professionals, and invitations to local ISACA events and the vibrant community in Belgium.

Beyond the core training, the ISACA Belgium Chapter offers a highly beneficial all-in package valued at € 1000. This package includes your CISM exam voucher (€ 600), the Official Review Manual (digital version) to aid your study, and access to the Questions, Answers & Explanations (QAE) Database (€ 400), an invaluable tool for exam preparation.

Finally, the outcome is achieving your CISM certification upon successfully passing the exam, a globally recognized credential that significantly boosts your career in information security management.

Preparation

This is a classroom-based, non-technical course. Bring your laptop, notebook, or tablet along to access the digital training materials and take extra notes.”

The prerequisite is that you have previously completed the DPI “Security Governance and Compliance” module. You don’t need to have completed the other modules yet.

Mandatory pre-reading and pre-recorded material will be available on the learning platform one month before the training begins to help participants prepare and close the gap between the existing DPI track and this ISACA CISM certification course.