This strategic course aims to provide a comprehensive foundational and professional grounding in the field of Information Security Management, making it an ideal starting point for professionals seeking to understand both the managerial and technical dimensions of cybersecurity. The training program is based on the latest 2026 syllabus issued by the British Computer Society (BCS) and is fully aligned with modern international standards such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ensuring participants acquire the essential knowledge required to protect organizational information assets effectively.
This course does not grant an attendance certificate. It has been specifically designed to qualify and train participants to successfully pass the official examination, professionally preparing you to obtain the Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP), accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS).
Course Objectives
- Establish a solid foundation of core concepts and terminology used in information security management.
- Enable participants to understand legal, regulatory, and compliance principles in the context of data protection.
- Explain risk management methodologies and how to identify threats and vulnerabilities.
- Strengthen the ability to effectively apply administrative, physical, and technical security controls.
- Apply international standards and leading frameworks in the development of an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Prepare candidates to pass the CISMP examination through intensive training on official question styles and practical scenario analysis.
Detailed Training Content
Unit 1: Information Security Concepts and Terminology
- Information security principles and an understanding of the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) triad.
- The value of information and asset classification based on strategic importance.
- Threats and vulnerabilities, and the distinction between risks and potential impacts.
- Roles and responsibilities within the organizational structure of information security management.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on core information security concepts and principles.
Unit 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- International and local legislation and regulations related to information and data security.
- Data protection and privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
- Cybercrime considerations and the legal responsibilities of organizations and employees.
- Intellectual property rights and their protection in the digital environment.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on legal and regulatory security requirements.
Unit 3: Risk Management
- Risk assessment methodologies and the establishment of risk acceptance criteria.
- Risk treatment strategies and methods for reducing adverse impacts.
- Risk monitoring and review processes to ensure ongoing security effectiveness.
- Integration of risk management into organizational operational processes.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on identifying, assessing, and treating information security risks.
Unit 4: International Standards and Security Controls
- The ISO/IEC 27000 family of standards and their role in building an Information Security Management System (ISMS).
- Administrative and physical security controls for protecting facilities, personnel, and organizational assets.
- Technical controls, including firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems.
- Business continuity management and incident recovery planning.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on international standards and the application of diverse security controls.
Unit 5: Network and Operational Security
- Network and communications security, including the protection of data transmission channels.
- Access management and authentication mechanisms to safeguard user accounts.
- Software and application security throughout the system development lifecycle.
- Security incident management and breach reporting procedures.
- Practical exercises and applied questions on securing networks, operations, and identity management.
Unit 6: Final Review and Exam Simulation
- Comprehensive review of all domains covered in the CISMP syllabus.
- Examination strategies and effective time management techniques.
- Conducting a full mock examination simulating the official BCS testing environment.
- Results analysis and correction of misconceptions to ensure full exam readiness.
- Practical exercises and applied questions covering the complete information security management skill set and exam simulation.
Target Audience
- Administrative staff with responsibilities related to information security.
- Professionals seeking a career transition into information security management.
- IT professionals aiming to understand the managerial aspects of cybersecurity.
- Project, compliance, and risk managers.
- University graduates aspiring to obtain an internationally recognized professional certification.
Obtaining the CISMP certification represents a strategic investment that enhances your professional standing as a specialist fluent in both managerial and technical information security disciplines. This course provides the integrated knowledge required to contribute effectively to building secure, standards-compliant organizational environments, opening wide opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles in the growing information security sector.
