CISM: Information Systems Security Manager Training in Cambridge

Enroll in or hire us to teach our CISM: Information Systems Security Manager class in Cambridge, Massachusetts by calling us @303.377.6176. Like all HSG classes, CISM: Information Systems Security Manager may be offered either onsite or via instructor led virtual training. Consider looking at our public training schedule to see if it is scheduled: Public Training Classes
Provided there are enough attendees, CISM: Information Systems Security Manager may be taught at one of our local training facilities.

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Upon completion, students will:
  • Have an in-depth knowledge of Information Security Risk, Security, Compliance, & Incident Management
  • Have knowledge to manage todays most difficult information systems security challenges
  • Be ready to sit for the C)ISSM exam.

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We offer private customized training for groups of 3 or more attendees.

Course Description

 
The Certified Information Systems Security Manager certification Cyber Security Training Course is designed to teach towards and certify a information systems professionals high standard of excellence in following areas:
 
Information Security Governance
Information Risk Management and Compliance
Information Security Program Development and Management
Information Security Incident Management
While we provide thorough training in these 4 critical areas of information systems security management, most who take the C)ISSM have professional experience in all four of these areas. A gap of experience in some of these fields can be bridged by achieving our C)ISSO: Certified Information Systems Security Officer Certification.
 
The C)ISSM was created to train & certify managers of information systems who have experience with Information Security Risk, Security, Compliance, & Incident Management of systems. If you are lacking experience in one or two of these areas we recommend taking our C)ISSO: Certified Information Systems Security Officer Certification. This is specialized Cyber Security Training Course, and as such we expect our students to be familiar with these subjects before coming to the Cyber Security Training Course.
Course Length: 5 Days
Course Tuition: $2270 (US)

Prerequisites

C)ISSO Information Systems Security Officer Or equivalent experience

Course Outline

 
Module 1 Introduction
 
  • Welcome
  • Agenda
  • CISM
  • CISM Exam Review Cyber Security Training Course Overview
  • CISM Qualifications
  • The Learning Environment
  • Daily Format
  • Domain Structure
  • Cyber Security Training Course Structure
  • Logistics 
 
Module 2 Information Security Governance
 
  • Cyber Security Training Course Agenda
  • Examination Content
  • Chapter 1 Learning Objectives
  • The First Question
  • Information Security Governance Overview
  • Selling the Importance of Information Security
  • The First Priority for the CISM
  • Business Goals and Objectives
  • Outcomes of Information Security Governance
  • Benefits of Information Security Governance
  • Performance and Governance
  • Information Security Strategy
  • Developing Information Security Strategy
  • Elements of a Strategy
  • Objectives of Security Strategy
  • The Goal of Information Security
  • Defining Security Objectives
  • Business Linkages
  • Business Case Development
  • The Information Security Program
  • Security Program Priorities
  • Security versus Business
  • Security Program Objectives
  • What is Security?
  • Security Integration
  • Security Program
  • Architecture
  • Information Security Frameworks
  • Using an Information Security Framework
  • The Desired State of Security
  • The Desired State cont.
  • The Maturity of the Security Program Using CMM
  • Using the Balanced Scorecard
  • The ISO27001:2013 Framework
  • Examples of Other Security Frameworks
  • Examples of Other Security Frameworks
  • Constraints and Considerations for a Security Program
  • Constraints and Considerations for a Security Program cont.
  • Elements of Risk and Security
  • Risk Management
  • Information Security Concepts
  • Information Security Concepts cont.
  • Security Program Elements
  • Security Program Elements cont.
  • Third Party Agreements
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Senior Management
  • Senior Management Commitment
  • Steering Committee
  • CISO Chief Information Security Officer Responsibilities
  • Business Manager Responsibilities
  • IT Staff Responsibilities
  • Centralized versus Decentralized Security
  • Evaluating the Security Program
  • Audit and Assurance of Security
  • Evaluating the Security Program
  • Effective Security Metrics
  • Effective Security Metrics cont.
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • End to End Security
  • Correlation Tools
  • Reporting and Compliance
  • Regulations and Standards
  • Effect of Regulations
  • Reporting and Analysis
  • Ethics
  • Ethical Standards
  • Ethical Responsibility
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
 
Module 3 Information Risk Management and Compliance
 
  • Exam Relevance
  • Information Asset Classification
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Information Classification Considerations
  • Regulations and Legislation
  • Asset Valuation
  • Valuation Process
  • Information Protection
  • Information Asset Protection
  • Definition of Risk
  • Why is Risk Important
  • Risk Management Definition
  • Risk Management Objective
  • Risk Management Overview
  • Risk Management Overview
  • Defining the Risk Environment
  • Threats to Information and Information Systems
  • Threat Analysis
  • Aggregate Risk
  • Cascading Risk
  • Identification of Vulnerabilities
  • The Effect of Risk
  • Impact
  • Impact cont.
  • Risk Management Process
  • Risk Assessment Methodology
  • Annualized Loss Expectancy (ALE)
  • Qualitative Risk Assessment
  • Data Gathering Techniques
  • Results of Risk Assessment
  • Alignment of Risk Assessment and BIA
  • Risk Treatment
  • Risk Treatment
  • Risk Mitigation and Controls
  • Control Recommendations
  • Cost Benefit Analysis of Controls
  • Cost Benefit Analysis of Controls cont.
  • Risk Mitigation Schematic
  • Control Types and Categories
  • Control Types and Categories cont.
  • Security Control Baselines
  • Ongoing Risk Assessment
  • Measuring Control Effectiveness
  • Building Risk Management In (Agenda)
  • Risk Related to Change Control
  • Controlling Risk in Change Control
  • Risk Management During SDLC
  • Ongoing Risk Management Monitoring and Analysis
  • Audit and Risk Management
  • Audit and Risk Management cont.
  • Risk in Business Process Re-Engineering
  • Risk in Project Management
  • Risk During Employment Process
  • New Employee Initiation
  • Risk During Employment
  • Risk at Termination of Employment
  • Risks During Procurement
  • Risk During Procurement cont.
  • Reporting to Management
  • Documentation
  • Training and Awareness
  • Training and Awareness
  • Training for End Users
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question 2
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Module 4 Information Security Program Development and Management
 
  • Cyber Security Training Course Agenda
  • Exam Relevance
  • Learning Objectives cont.
  • Definition
  • Security Strategy and Program Relationship
  • Information Security Management
  • Importance of Security Management
  • Definition
  • Effective Security Management
  • Reasons for Security Program Failure
  • Program Objectives
  • Security Program Development
  • Security Program Development cont.
  • Outcomes of Information Security Program Development
  • Governance of the Security Program
  • Role of the Information Security Manager (Agenda)
  • Strategy
  • Policy
  • Creating Effective Policy
  • Awareness
  • Implementation
  • Monitoring
  • Compliance
  • Developing an Information Security Road Map
  • Defining Security Program Objectives
  • Inventory of Information Systems
  • Challenges in Developing an Information Security Program
  • Challenges in Developing an Information Security Program cont.
  • Elements of a Security Program Road Map
  • Security Programs and Projects
  • Security Program and Project Development
  • Security Project Planning
  • Selection of Controls
  • Common Control Practices
  • Security Program Elements (Agenda)
  • Policies
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Acceptable Use Policy cont.
  • Standards
  • Procedures
  • Guidelines
  • Technology
  • Personnel Security
  • Training and Skills Matrix
  • Organizational Structure
  • Outsourced Security Providers
  • Third-party Service Providers
  • Facilities
  • Facilities Security
  • Environmental Security
  • Information Security Concepts (Agenda)
  • Information Security Concepts (Agenda)
  • Access Control
  • Identification
  • Authentication
  • Authorization
  • Accounting / Auditability
  • Criticality
  • Sensitivity
  • Trust Models
  • Technology-based Security
  • Technologies
  • Security in Technical Components
  • Operations Security
  • Technologies Access Control Lists
  • Filtering and Content Management
  • Technologies – SPAM
  • Technologies Databases and DBMS
  • Encryption
  • Technologies – Cryptography
  • Technologies Cryptography cont.
  • Technologies Encryption cont.
  • Technologies Hashing Algorithms
  • Technology Communications OSI Model
  • Technology Communications TCP/IP
  • Technologies Operating Systems
  • Technology – Firewalls
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Intrusion Detection Policies and Processes
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • IDS / IPS
  • Password Cracking
  • Vulnerability Assessments
  • Penetration Testing
  • Penetration Testing cont.
  • Third Party Security Reviews
  • Integration into Life Cycle Processes
  • Security in External Agreements
  • Security in External Agreements
  • Security Program Implementation
  • Phased Approach
  • Challenges During Implementation
  • Evaluating the Security Program
  • Evaluating Security Program cont.
  • Evaluating the Security Program cont.
  • Measuring Information Security Risk and Loss
  • Measuring Effectiveness of Technical Security Program
  • Measuring Effectiveness of Security Management
  • Security Project Management
  • Review of Security Compliance
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
 
Module 5 –  Information Security Incident Management
 
  • Learning Objectives
  • Definition
  • Goals of Incident Management and Response
  • Goals of Incident Response cont.
  • What is an Incident – Intentional
  • What is an Incident – Unintentional
  • History of Incidents
  • Developing Response and Recovery Plans
  • Incident Management and Response
  • Incident Management and Response cont.
  • Incident Management and Response cont.
  • Importance of Incident Management and Response
  • Incident Response Functions
  • Incident Response Manager Responsibilities
  • Incident Response Manager Responsibilities
  • Requirements for Incident Response Managers
  • Senior Management Involvement
  • The Desired State
  • Strategic Alignment of Incident Response
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management – Prepare
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management Prepare cont.
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management – Protect
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management – Detect
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management – Triage
  • Detailed Plan of Action for Incident Management – Response
  • Elements of an Incident Response Plan
  • Crisis Communications
  • Challenges in Developing an Incident Management Plan
  • Personnel
  • Personnel cont.
  • Personnel cont.
  • Team Member Skills
  • Skills cont.
  • Skills cont.
  • Security Concepts and Technologies
  • Organizing, Training and Equipping the Response Staff
  • Value Delivery
  • Performance Measurement
  • Reviewing the Current State of Incident Response Capability
  • Audits
  • Gap Analysis Basis for
  • an Incident Response Plan
  • When an Incident Occurs
  • During an Incident
  • During an Incident cont.
  • Containment Strategies
  • The Battle Box
  • Evidence Identification and Preservation
  • Post Event Reviews
  • Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP) and Business Recovery Processes
  • Development of BCP and DRP
  • Plan Development
  • Plan Development cont.
  • Recovery Strategies
  • Recovery Strategies
  • Basis for Recovery Strategy Selections
  • Disaster Recovery Sites
  • Disaster Recovery Sites cont.
  • Recovery of Communications
  • Notification Requirements
  • Notification Requirements cont.
  • Response Teams
  • Insurance
  • Testing Response and Recovery Plans
  • Types of Tests
  • Test Results
  • Test Results cont.
  • Plan Maintenance Activities
  • BCP and DRP Training
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question
  • Practice Question

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