LENGTH: 2 days

International Security Expert Practitioner: Krag Brotby, CISM, CGEIT
Principal author and editor of the official ISACA CISM Review Manual

OVERVIEW

This intensive two-day accelerated training serves as a review that focuses on the three essentials necessary for success on the CISM examination.

The first is a thorough understanding of the exam itself. It must be understood that there are no fact questions and very little that can be productively committed to memory other than terms
and concepts.

The exam questions usually have four more or less correct answers sometimes based on a scenario. Understanding the fundamental concepts and how to arrive at the best answer is the key to successfully negotiating what is universally regarded as a difficult examination.

The second critical ingredient is a clear understanding of the core concepts that are the basis for the CISM program. Exam questions explore the depth of understanding of these concepts and the ability to apply them in a variety of scenarios. Exam questions are based on the Task and 93 Knowledge Statements which are a reflection of the core concepts. Each of these is examined to ensure attendees gain a clear understanding consistent with the exam.

The third essential element is understanding the numerous terms, being able to clearly define them as well as having clarity on the underlying concepts. Without knowing the definition of terms consistent with their usage in the exam, it will be difficult to analyze the questions correctly and determine the best answer.

Preparation Recommendations:

Participants of this workshop are urged to acquire the CISM Review Manual and carefully review it for several weeks prior to the start of class. While the concepts are explored during the workshop, the focus is on developing examination skills. There is insufficient time to study the manual content. For a more comprehensive review of the topics, the five-day CISM Bootcamp Training course should be considered. The review manual can be ordered directly from the ISACA bookstore. The ISACA Question and Answer (QAE) publication is supplied with the course and used as the sample examination so it should not be purchased.

OUTLINE:

Pre-review Sample Exam

Exam Question review and analysis
Question types and structure
Question analysis
Judgement and synthesis.

Chapter 1 Information Security Governance
Core concepts
Knowledge statements
Sample Governance questions and review

Chapter 2 Information Risk Management
Core concepts
Knowledge statements
Sample Risk Management questions and review

Chapter 3 Information Security Program Development and Management
Core concepts
Knowledge statements
Sample Program Development questions and review
Core concepts
Knowledge statements
Sample Management questions and review

Chapter 4 Incident Management and Response
Core concepts
Knowledge statements
Sample Incident Management questions and review

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

The CISM Bootcamp Training is for IS Security professionals who have at least 3-5 years experience. This training is geared towards IS managers and those whom have information security management responsibilities.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Krag Brotby has more than twenty five years of experience in enterprise computer security architecture, governance, risk and metrics and is certified as a CISM and CGEIT. Experience includes intensive involvement in current and emerging security architectures and is a principle in the SABSA Institute. He holds a foundation patent for digital rights management and has published a variety of technical and IT security related articles and books. Brotby has served as the principal author, SME and editor of the ISACA Certified Information Security Manager Review Manual for the last 6 years, and the researcher and author of the widely circulated Information Security Governance, A Guide for Directors and Executive Management, 2nd ed., and the Information Security Governance : Guidance for Information Security Managers. He is the author of Information Security Management Metrics; Auerbach ’09 and Information Security Governance; a practical development and implementation approach; Wiley ’09 and currently under contract for another information security book for Auerbach.

Mr. Brotby has served on the ISACA Security Practice Development Committee, appointed to the Test Enhancement Committee responsible for exam question development, and to a committee that developed a systems approach to information security called the Business Model for Information Security (BMIS). Brotby is the recipient of the prestigious 2009 ISACA John W. Lainhart IV Common Body of Knowledge Award for noteworthy contributions to the information security body of knowledge for the benefit of the global security community and currently serves on the QAT committee developing CISM training materials.

Mr. Brotby has taught CISM courses globally during the past decade including the US Pentagon, US Marine Corp, Navy and Army. He is a member of the California High Tech Task Force Steering Committee, an advisory board for law enforcement. Mr. Brotby is a frequent workshop presenter and speaker at conferences globally and lectures on information security governance, metrics, information security management, GRC and CISM exam preparation throughout Oceana, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America.

Mr. Brotby currently teaches a variety of computer security courses for MEGAMIND, and all are available on-site.

Exam is NOT included in the course fees. You must register directly with ISACA (www.isaca.org) for the CISM Exam.

WORKBOOK MATERIALS:

All attendees will receive a course workbook with a copy of the instructor’s actual presentation, and the CISM Review Questions & Explanations (QAE) Manual 2012 ($60 value). Attendees are strongly encouraged to acquire the CISM Review Manual and carefully review it for several weeks prior to the start of class

REGISTRATION:

Early registration is recommended as this course fills up quickly. To ensure admission, fees must be paid in advance. Fees include: tuition, coffee breaks and all course materials.

CANCELLATIONS:

Cancellations will be accepted up to 10 working days before the scheduled course. After that time, no refunds can be given but substitutions can be sent at any time.

Megamind reserves the right to cancel or postpone any scheduled training class.

CISM® is a federally licensed certification mark of ISACA