This Specialization is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the CISM certification exam and advance your career in information security management. It covers all four critical domains: Information Security Governance, Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Program Development and Management, and Incident Management. You'll gain the ability to design, deploy, and manage robust security policies, align security strategies with organizational goals, and effectively respond to security incidents.
The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification Specialization
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The Pearson Complete Course for CISM Certification Specialization
CISM Specialization for Cybersecurity Management. Gain skills to design, deploy, and manage security policies to prepare for the CISM cert exam.
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Master the principles of information security governance and align security strategies with business objectives.
Develop and manage comprehensive information security programs, including risk management and incident response.
Gain practical skills in secure design, implementation, and regulatory compliance to enhance organizational resilience.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Continuous Monitoring
- Risk Appetite
- Malware Protection
- Cloud Computing
- Cybersecurity
- Governance
- Test Planning
- Security Management
- Configuration Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Enterprise Security
- Risk Management
- IT Management
- Business Continuity
- Threat Modeling
- Information Assurance
- Governance Risk Management and Compliance
- Application Security
- Information Management
- Security Controls
What’s included
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Develop and implement effective information security governance strategies and frameworks.
Build compelling business cases using metrics and indicators to align security initiatives with business goals.
Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements with confidence, ensuring organizational adherence and ethical integrity.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Governance
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Enterprise Security
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Governance Risk Management and Compliance
Category: Regulatory Requirements
What you'll learn
Understand and apply core risk management concepts to enhance organizational security.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and analyses to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities.
Develop and implement effective risk response and monitoring strategies.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Continuous Monitoring
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Risk Appetite
Category: Vulnerability Management
Category: Risk Management
Category: Risk Mitigation
What you'll learn
Develop and manage comprehensive information security programs aligned with organizational objectives.
Implement effective asset classification, controls, and vulnerability management strategies.
Navigate regulatory and compliance requirements with confidence, ensuring organizational adherence and ethical integrity.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Configuration Management
Category: Software Development Life Cycle
Category: Program Development
Category: Cloud Security
Category: Security Controls
Category: Cloud Computing
Category: Application Security
Category: Information Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Security Requirements Analysis
Category: Security Engineering
Category: Vulnerability Assessments
Category: System Implementation
What you'll learn
Develop comprehensive incident management and response plans, including business impact analysis and disaster recovery.
Understand and mitigate attack vectors such as malware and social engineering.
Utilize detection and response tools for effective evidence handling and forensic examination.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Business Continuity
Category: Disaster Recovery
Category: Investigation
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Cyber Attacks
Category: Threat Detection
Category: Threat Modeling
Category: Compliance Management
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Security Awareness
Category: Regulatory Requirements
What you'll learn
Master effective test-taking strategies to enhance your exam performance.
Understand test day expectations and requirements for both test center and proctored exams.
Gain confidence and readiness to achieve your CISM certification and advance your career.
Skills you'll gain
Category: Information Assurance
Category: IT Management
Category: Test Planning
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