Course fee: R3 328.50
Deposit: R1 667.40
Monthly instalment: R553.70
Payment duration: 3 months
Study duration: We recommend a total of 30 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 1 month.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
Course code: C01061
This course is intended for:
Candidates who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprise’s information security function.
You will focus on the following domains:
- Information Security Governance
- Information Security Risk Management
- Information Security Program
- Incident Management
Modules and topics covered:
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)® 2022
CISM 2022: Information Security Governance
CISM 2022: Business Continuity & Security
CISM 2022: Incident Response
CISM 2022: Security Standards
CISM 2022: Managing Risk
CISM 2022: Data Privacy
CISM 2022: Assessing Risk
CISM 2022: Managing Authentication
CISM 2022: Implementing Access Control
CISM 2022: Network Security
CISM 2022: Network Attack Mitigation
CISM 2022: IT Service & Data Availability
CISM 2022: Common Network Security Threats
CISM 2022: Common Network Security Attacks
CISM 2022: Cloud Computing & Coding
CISM 2022: Data Protection with Cryptography
CISM 2022: Applied Cryptography
CISM 2022: Secure Device & OS Management
CISM 2022: Social Engineering & Malware
CISM 2022: Security Monitoring
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements, but candidates need at least five (5) or more years of experience in information security management. Experience waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Intermediate
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Industry endorsed
Industry partner: ISACA
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Assessment information:
- Online assessments via the Skillsoft Learner Management System.
- At the end of the course, students can request a certificate of course completion.
- Students who then opt to proceed with the external industry exam(s) are directed to the relevant vendor.
Exam information:
- External industry exam: CISM®
- Exam format: Multiple choice questions
- Duration: 4 hours (240 minutes)
- Number of questions: 150
- Passing score: 450 on a scale of 200-800
- Delivery method: Pearson VUE testing centre or online proctored exam.
- Exam fees: Not included in the course fee.
Other ISACA certifications:
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®)
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Exam booking assistance
Depending on your chosen course you will either receive advice or assistance in booking certain exams yourself, or our exam team will make a booking on your behalf. Our team will advise you on the venue closest to you, assist with booking a seat, and confirm the time, date and logistics for your exam sitting. Optimi College also offers discounted exam vouchers for numerous IT certification exams.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.