Continuing Education Program
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®)
In a joint effort between LAU, a leader in business education, and ISACA, a world-renowned global organization for information governance, control, security, and audit professionals, represented by ISACA Lebanon Chapter, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®) review courses are now being offered through the CEP.
The CISM designation targets individuals with information security management responsibilities. Although there are many IT security credentials, the CISM remains the only one designed to assess the skills and knowledge of information security managers.
Eligibility Requirements
There are no requirements to register for the CISM course or take the
examination. However, in order to be eligible for the designation, the
candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Obtain a passing grade on the CISM Exam
- Submit evidence of a minimum of five years of professional information security management work experience (substitutions available)
- Submit the CISM application and receive approval
- Adhere to ISACA’s Code of Professional Ethics
- Comply with CISM Continuing Professional Education Policy
Exam/Course Topical Outline (see www.isaca.org)
- Information Security Governance (9 hours)
- Information Risk Management and Compliance (9 hours)
- Information Security Program Development and Management (12 hours)
- Information Security Incident Management (9 hours)
- Mock exam and Q&A session (5 hours)
Program Duration: 10 weeks
Total Contact Hours: 44 hours
Course Descriptions
Information Security Governance
This chapter teaches the establishment and maintenance of information security governance framework and supporting processes to ensure that the information security strategy is aligned with organizational goals and objectives, information risk is managed appropriately and program resources are managed responsibly.
Information Risk Management and Compliance
This chapter helps students to manage information risk to an acceptable level to meet the business and compliance requirements of the organization.
Information Security Program Development and Management
This chapter teaches students how to establish and manage the information security program in alignment with the information security strategy.
Information Security Incident Management
This chapter focuses on planning, establishing and managing the capability to detect, investigate, respond to and recover from information security incidents to minimize business impact.
Professional Qualifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®)
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM®)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA®)
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