Course Overview
The Certification is a unique credential in information security as it is designed specifically for individuals who have experience managing an information security program.
Benefits
- There are many reasons to achieve this certification:
- Worldwide recognition as an information security manager
- Understand how to govern information security
- Understand how to develop & manage an information security program
- Understand how to manage incidents
- Gain a better understanding of information risk management.
- Provides the information security professional with an opportunity to build upon existing credentials and provides tangible evidence of career growth.
- Recognition of attainment of advanced job skills as required for an information security professional.
- Provides access to valuable resources, such as peer networking and idea exchange
Course Duration: 30 to 35 Hours
Exam information
- The exam comprises of 100 questions out of which the candidate needs to score a percentage of 70% (70 out of 100) to pass the exam.
- Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.
- The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 20 minutes (80 Minutes).
- No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam via ProctorU. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:
- Identification Proof
- If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
- The exam can be taken any number of times.
- The Certified Information Systems Security Manager (CISSM)® is valid for 5 years, the candidate needs to re-certify once in 5 years to maintain the certification credentials.
