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CISM: Strategy and Governance

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CISM: Strategy and Governance

This course is part of Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization

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2 modules

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4 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Define and assign organizational security Roles and Responsibilities.
Analyze the fundamental concepts of information security technologies and governance frameworks.
Develop a robust information security strategy.

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There are 2 modules in this course

CISM: Strategy and Governance is the first course of Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization. This course equips learners with the essential skills to establish a robust information security governance framework and align security strategy with organizational goals. Learners will explore the foundational roles and responsibilities required to sustain a security culture, dive into the development of a comprehensive security strategy, and learn how to obtain crucial senior management commitment through business cases and feasibility studies.

The course is divided into two modules, and each module is further segmented by Lessons and Video Lectures. This course facilitates learners with approximately 3:00–3:30 Hours of Video lectures that provide both strategic theory and management-level knowledge. Also, Graded and Ungraded Quizzes are provided with every module to test the ability of learners to apply these concepts in real-world business scenarios. - Module 1: Governance Framework and Leadership - Module 2: Strategy Alignment and Compliance This course is specifically designed for security leads and management-track professionals who aim to bridge the gap between technical security controls and enterprise-wide AI governance, ensuring that innovation aligns with the organization's risk appetite and strategic objectives. By the end of this course, a learner will be able to: - Analyze the fundamental concepts of information security technologies and governance frameworks. - Develop compelling Business Cases and Feasibility Studies to secure Senior Management Commitment. - Design an Information Security Strategy and select appropriate Governance Metrics.

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This week, we will establish the foundational pillars, starting with how security aligns with organizational objectives. We will explore the requirements for Effective Information Security Governance and the core Information Security Concepts and Technologies that support a secure environment. We’ll examine the Scope and Charter of Information Security Governance to define authority and expectations. You will then learn how to measure success through Information Security Governance Metrics and the practical steps for Creating Information Security Strategy to ensure long-term resilience.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 37 minutes

Effective Information Security Governance11 minutes
Information Security Concepts and Technologies5 minutes
Technologies4 minutes
Scope and Charter of Information Security Governance4 minutes
Information Security Governance Metric5 minutes
Information Security Strategy Overview2 minutes
Creating Information Security Strategy5 minutes

2 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Welcome to the Course15 minutes
Overview of Governance Framework and Leadership10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Governance Framework and Leadership - Assessment30 minutes
Security Governance Metric and Strategy - Knowledge Check30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Meet and Greet10 minutes

Welcome to Week 2. This week begins by defining the Roles and Responsibilities in Information Security to ensure clear accountability across the enterprise. You will explore the Governance of Third-Party Relationships, followed by strategies for Obtaining Senior Management Commitment to ensure security is prioritized at the board level. The curriculum then shifts to the practical tools used to justify and measure security initiatives and the development of Information Security Governance Metrics to track program effectiveness.