{"id":20027,"date":"2018-06-08T15:50:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T20:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=20027"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:42:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:42:00","slug":"what-is-the-cism-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/cybersecurity\/what-is-the-cism-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the CISM Certification?"},"content":{"rendered":"

CISM, which stands for Certified Information Security Manager, is a certification provided by ISACA (Information Systems Council Audit and Control Association) that indicates the ability of an individual to merge information security with the business goals of a company. It emphasizes how management skills relate to IT security. It\u2019s perfect for anyone in the infosec with an interest in the managerial aspects of information security, as opposed to the technical aspects. This could include IT managers, consultants, auditors, and any chief financial officer, as well as anyone hoping to attain one of these positions in the future.<\/span>
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Why Become a CISM?<\/h3>
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\nThere are a few key reasons why it\u2019s worth it to become a CISM if you\u2019re involved or want to be involved in the information security programs of a country. <\/span>First, <\/span><\/i>it gives you a foundational knowledge of ITS and managerial concepts. <\/span>Second<\/span><\/i>, it often comes with a pay raise. According to <\/span>Certification Magazine\u2019s most recent data<\/span><\/a>, the average pay for a CISM is $127,063, at the top of a list of 163 different security certifications. <\/span>Third<\/span><\/i>, employers love it– and for good reason:<\/span><\/p>\n