CISMP Self-Paced Online Training Course

What does the CISMP self-paced online training course cover?

You will gain a solid understanding of risk management, technical controls, legal frameworks, physical security, international standards and business continuity, including:

• Information security management concepts, such as: confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA); vulnerabilities and threats; risks; and countermeasures;
• The national legislation and regulations relevant to information security management;
• The national and international standards (such as ISO 27001), frameworks and organisations that facilitate information security management;
• The current business and common technical environments in which information security management has to operate; and
• The categorisation, operation and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics.

  Download a copy of the BCS CISMP syllabus

Course agenda

• Needs and risk – including concepts, definitions and risk management.
• Corporate governance – including organisation and responsibility, policies standard and processes, forensics and cryptography.
• IT and technical – including malware, IT infrastructure and testing audit and review.
• Regulatory – including standards, system development and support, BCM and legal.
• People and training.

What’s included in this course?

• Access to the course materials online through a learning management system.
• BCS Information Security Management Principles, second edition textbook.
• The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles exam.
• Access to a monthly security bulletin on the Learning Management System (LMS), put together by our in-house information security experts to keep you up to date with the latest threats. To see an example, click here.

What equipment do you need?

After placing your order online, you will receive an email within 48 business hours with an online link and login details for the learning management system.

CPD/CPE points

This course is equivalent to 19 CPD/CPE points. These points are delivered through video learning and activities, with any self-study points being additional.

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 Certified Professional (CCP) scheme, licensed by the NCSC (the National Cyber Security Centre, which is a part of GCHQ, the Government Communications Headquarters).

The CCP scheme was developed to provide independent assessment and verification for 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 to support their career development.