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Q-1 .Who is eligible to write the CISM Exam?
Any individual who is interested in Information Systems Security can
write the exam. There is no pre-requisite qualification or experience
requirements to write the Exam. The examination is open to all individuals
who have an interest in the information systems security field. All
are encouraged to work towards and take the examination.
Q-2. Are there test centers in India?
Yes, there are 17 Test centers in India.
Yes, there are 17 Test centres in India.
They are
7501 Chennai
7502 Mumbai
7503 New Delhi
7504 Kolkata
7505 Bangalore
7506 Hyderabad
7507 Coimbatore
7508 Pune
7509 Cochin
7510 Ahmedabad
7512 Nagpur
7513 Jaipur
7514 Aurangabad
7515 Salem
7516 Navi Mumbai
7517 Vijayawada
Email certification@isaca.org for any inquiries on test centres or CISM
Exam.
Q-3. What is the CISM Exam Date and fee?
It is the same as CISA.
1. The next date for Cisa and Cism are June 14th and December 13th
2008
2. 13 February: Early Registration Deadline
3. 9 April: Final Registration Deadline
4. 14 June: Exam
First Deadline:
ISACA Members: US $360
Nonmembers: US $480
Second Deadline:
ISACA Members: US $410
Nonmembers: US $530
Candidates can save $50 on the exam registration fee by registering
online
Q-4. What is the membership fee?
It is the same for all members
Q-5. Can I write the CISM exam without becoming a member?
Yes. You can write the CISM Exam without becoming a member. However, if
you are not a member you have to pay Registration fees of US $ 130.
Considering the value and benefits of membership, it is worthwhile to
become a member.
Q-6. To whom should I send the money for the CISM exam?
The fee in US dollars favoring ISACA should be sent along with the
registration form directly to the CISM examination registrar at ISACA,
USA.(The address is mentioned on the exam application). Please send a copy
of your application to the Hyderabad chapter for information.
Q-7. What is the nature of the exam?
The CISM exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions administered
over a continuous four hour session. There are no parts and a single
booklet will be given covering all the seven job domains of the CISM Exam.
Candidates are expected to apply their knowledge of IS Security while
answering the questions in CISM Exam. Most of the questions are focused
on practical issues of IS Security.
The minimum passing score is 450 scaled score out of 800. Isaca uses
and reports scores on a common scale from 200 to 800. A candidate must
get 450 or higher to pass the exam. A score of 450 represents a minimum
consistent standard of knowledge as established by ISACA®s CISM©right;
Certification Board.
Q-8. How frequently is the exam held?
The exam is held on the second Saturday of June and December every
year.
Q-9. Can you give me details and weightage for the job domains?
Information Security Governance (23%) :: Show/Hide Tasks & Knowledge
Statements ::
Establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that
information security strategies are aligned with business objectives and
consistent with applicable laws and regulations.
Information Risk Management (22%) ::
Identify and manage information security risks to achieve business
objectives.
Information Security Program Development (17%) ::
Create and maintain a program to implement the information security
strategy.
Information Security Program Management (24%) ::
Oversee and direct information security activities to execute the
information security program.
Incident Management & Response (14%) ::
Plan, develop and manage a capability to detect, respond to and recover
from information security incidents.
Q-10. What is the level of exam - undergraduate or graduate?
The exam is considered to be the entry level examination generally
applicable for anyone who would like to work in the field of IS Security.
Any Individual who is thorough with the fundamentals and practical
aspects of the subjects mentioned above should be able to pass the CISM
examination. The minimum passing score is 450 scaled score out of 800.
Isaca uses and reports scores on a common scale from 200 to 800. A
candidate must get 450 or higher to pass the exam. A score of 450 represents a
minimum consistent standard of knowledge as established by
ISACA’s Cism Certification Board
Q-11. I understand that the subject may not be tough, but the exam
being international may be tough. Can I pass the CISM exam?
The exam is tough because the selection of right choice involves your
ability to understand Information technology, its risks and related
security procedures. Hence, conceptual clarity of the subject and practical
orientation of understanding the situation given and choosing the
right answer is important.
Q-12. Can I get the question papers of prior exams?
CISM Exam is a closed exam. Question and Answer papers are not
released. However, enough questions are available for practice and preparation.
The 2008 CISM Review Technical Information Manual is the basic study
material for the course has sample questions at end of each domain.
Further the 2008 CISM Review Questions & Explanations Manual provide useful
reference questions for practice.
Q-13. Is there any coaching available locally?
The Hyderabad Chapter conducts short term review courses for Cism, you
can contact me for further details.
Q-14. How can I earn my CISM Designation ?
To earn the CISM designation, candidates are required to:
Successfully complete the CISM Examination Adhere to the Information
Systems Audit and Control Association's Code of Professional Ethics,
which is
included in the Candidates Guide to the CISM Examination and provided
to each registered exam candidate and Submit evidence of a minimum of
five (5) years of professional IS security work experience in three or
more of the job practice areas mentioned in the CISM Exam Content.
Substitution and waivers of such experience may be obtained as follows:
A maximum of two years of IS security experience may be substituted
for:
• Two years for a CISA in good standing
• Two years for a CISSP in good standing
• Two years for a PG in IS Security or related field (e.g.,
business administration, information systems, information assurance)
• One year for Information Systems Management Experience
• One year for Skill-based security certifications(e.g., SANS
Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Microsoft Certified
Systems Engineer (MCSE), CompTIA Security +)
Experience must have been gained within the 10-year period preceding
the application for certification or within five (5) years from the date
of initially passing the examination. Application for certification
must be submitted within five (5) years from the passing date of the CISM
Exam. All experience will be verified independently with employers.
Q-15. What are the career prospects on becoming a CISM ?
With increasing usage of Information Systems and more risks associated
with its security, there is a very good demand for IS Security
Professionals. Earning the CISM designation will demonstrate that you are a
qualified IS Security Professional.
For any further doubts please do contact us.
You can contact Mr. V.V. Leeladhar on 98490 70801 or send a mail to
contact@isaca.org.in. |
