CISMP covers a range of information security concepts, approaches and techniques. It is a globally established and internationally recognised Foundation-level qualification that demonstrates a good knowledge of information security management.
Accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, this course demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of information security principles and should be attended by anybody whose job has any information security elements or those looking to move into a career in information security. Delivered by an experienced cyber security consultant, our five-day training course prepares you for the CISMP exam and enables you to put your new knowledge and skills to work instantly.
CISMP is acknowledged across the UK and is approved by the government in the Certified Professional (CCP) training scheme.
You’ll receive detailed instruction in all areas of the BCS syllabus, preparing you for the CISMP exam.
The course is delivered by an experienced cyber security consultant.
This course is suitable for individuals who have information security responsibilities on a daily basis, or who are considering moving into an information security role.
Find out how the CISMP Training Course will help you start or enhance your knowledge and career.
This course is an essential component of the following learning paths:
Participants gain a solid understanding of risk management, technical controls, legal frameworks, physical security, international standards and business continuity. You will learn:
This course is delivered as a WebEx Live Online session. Anyone booked on this course is expected to have a reliable Internet connection at their home or office. You will need to take the exam on a PC, Mac or laptop. Docked devices cannot be used when sitting the exam.
To ensure that the WebEx client works properly on your computer, we recommend using the test session functionality offered by WebEx.
The exam is taken via Questionmark. For more information about logging in for your exam, click here.
The exam is remotely proctored. There is information about taking the exam within the course materials, but you can read more about remotely proctored exams from BCS here >>
Day 1: 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Day 2: 9:15 am–4:30 pm
Day 3: 9:15 am–4:30 pm
Day 4: 9:15 am–4:30 pm
Day 5: 9:15 am–3:00 pm
This course is equivalent to 35 CPD/CPE points.
If you work in the public sector, or supply services to the public sector, then the CISMP qualification is particularly important. It is part of the CCP Scheme, licensed by the NCSC (the National Cyber Security Centre, which is a part of GCHQ, the Government Communications Headquarters). The CCP Scheme has been developed to provide independent assessment and verification of information assurance professionals working in the public sector. It also provides a clearly defined career development path.
In addition, all successful BCS candidates are eligible for a year’s free Associate Membership, enabling them to get more from their professional certification and support their career development.
IT Governance is a BCS Accredited Training Partner and is authorised to manage the exam for the BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.
The exam is taken via the BCS E-Professional Portal at the end of day 5. Candidates must correctly answer a minimum of 65 out of 100 questions.
This course is equivalent to:
35
CPD points
BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.
This qualification is recognised across the UK as an essential first step on the ladder to a successful information security career and is approved by the UK government and the MOD in the CCP Scheme.
The CCP Scheme is an independent assessment and verification process for those working in cyber and information security. It is the UK government’s approved standard of competence.
Delegates must have a form of photographic ID with them as the invigilator may request to check it prior to the exam.
Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.
Although there are no formal entry requirements, we assume that all participants have some IT knowledge.
As well as reading the BCS Information Security Management Principles, provided free with this course, we recommend you read one of the following: