Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (CISM) Exam Blueprint

CISM

150Questions
240 minDuration
450/200–800 scaled score; 450 required to passPassing Score
$760Price
3 yearsValid For
8Languages
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Exam Domains

1 Information Security Governance 17%
2 Information Security Risk Management 20%
3 Information Security Program Development and Management 33%
4 Information Security Incident Management 30%

Exam Details

Question TypesMultiple Choice
FormatLinear
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsOne valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID with full name and signature. Name must match ISACA registration exactly.
RenewalRequired -- Complete 120 CPE hours over 3 years (minimum 20 hours annually). Pay annual maintenance fee. Adhere to ISACA Code of Professional Ethics. CPE hours earned through education, conferences, professional activities.
Prerequisites5 years of work experience in information security management, with at least 3 years in security management roles. Substitutions available for education/experience.
Retake PolicyMust wait 30 days before retaking. Maximum 3 exam attempts per 12-month period. Full exam fee required for each retake.
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese

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