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Certified Information Security Manager

Professional certification Cybersecurity
Granted by ISACA Usual length Three to six months Level Advanced

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What it is

A management certificate rather than a technical one: building an organisation's information security programme, managing its risks and responding to incidents. Often paired with CISSP, this one leaning towards management and that one towards technical breadth.

Who it suits

Information security managers and those preparing for that role.

What it requires

Work experience in information security, part of it in management positions.

How it is earned

One exam, then documented experience.

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