ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Training
Jacksonville professionals earn ISACA CISM through the University of North Florida's Professional and Lifelong Learning partnership with Applied Technology Academy. This is ISACA's management-level credential for information security leadership, delivered live online or in person by ATA's practitioner instructors.
Coursework centers on security governance, risk management, security program development and incident management — the preparation Northeast Florida employers expect for security managers and directors who bridge security and business strategy. UNF PLL students get ATA's hands-on labs, unlimited mentoring and 5-star student support from first class to certification.
The UNF Professional and Lifelong Learning team handles enrollment — pick a session below or reach out and we'll map your schedule, funding and prep together.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Information Security Governance
- Establishing and maintaining an information security governance framework
- Organizational culture and leadership roles
- Information security strategy development
- Policies, standards, and procedures
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Module 2: Information Risk Management
- Risk identification and assessment
- Risk response strategies and controls
- Risk monitoring and reporting
- Integrating risk management into business processes
- Third-party and vendor risk
- Module 3: Information Security Program Development and Management
- Information security program objectives
- Resource management and budgeting
- Security architecture and controls
- Security awareness and training
- Metrics and performance monitoring
- Module 4: Information Security Incident Management
- Incident response planning and roles
- Detection, response, containment, and recovery
- Incident communication and coordination
- Lessons learned and process improvement
- Business continuity and disaster recovery integration
Intended Audience
Designed for those who manage, design, oversee, and assess an enterprise’s information security function.
Prerequisites
Five years of work experience in information security management, including:
- At least three years of management experience in at least three of the four CISM domains
- Experience waivers of up to two years are available based on education or other certifications
- There is no required training to take the exam, though formal study is strongly recommended