SC221: ISACA™ CISM Human Factors Edition

Training: Security - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Business Continuity - Certification

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A unique training program that provides knowledge and methodologies for the valuable CISM certification from ISACA™ and supplemented with relevant soft skills in leadership and communication, knowledge of methods and tools for clarity and self-management as well as understanding of critical or dynamic situations.

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Start: 2026-10-19 | 10:00 am

End: 2026-10-23 | 03:30 pm

Location: Nuremberg

Price: 3.450,00 € plus VAT.

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Agenda:

  • Domain 1 - Information Security Governance
    • Enterprise Governance Overview
    • Corporate Culture, Structures, Roles and Responsibilities
    • Legal, Regulatory and Contractual Requirements
    • Information Security Strategy
    • Information Governance Frameworks and Standards
    • Strategic Planning

 

  • Domain 2 — Information Security Risk Management
    • Risk and Threat Landscape
    • Vulnerability and Control Gap Analysis
    • Risk Assessment, Evaluation and Analysis
    • Information Risk Response
    • Risk Monitoring, Reporting and Communication

 

  • Domain 3 — Information Security Program Development and Management
    • IS Program Development and Resources
    • Information Security Standards and Frameworks
    • IS Program Roadmap Definition
    • IS Program Metrics
    • IS Program Management
    • IS Awareness and Training
    • Security Program Integration into IT Operations
    • Program Communication, Reporting and Performance Management

 

  • Domain 4 — Information Security Incident Management
    • Incident Management and Incident Response Overview
    • Incident Management and Incident Response Plans
    • Incident Classification/Categorization
    • Incident Management Operations, Tools and Technologies
    • Incident Investigation, Assessment, Containment and Communication
    • Incident Eradication, Recovery and Review
    • Business Impact and Continuity
    • Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP)
    • Training, Testing and Assessment

 

  • Human Factors
    • Human Factors Fundamentals
    • Cognitive Bias & Decision Traps
    • Communication & Leadership Role in Exception Situations
    • Culture & Personal

Objectives:

  • Intensive preparation for ISACA™ CISM certification
  • as well as beyond:
    • Understanding of human behavior in exception situations
    • Insight into psychological aspects, recognize social dynamics as part of the solution portfolio
    • Sovereignty in exception state: Clear decision models to enable leadership also under pressure
    • Reduce complexity: identify and counter typical behavior patterns, stress factors & role conflicts
    • Influence over communication streams, decision cascades and operational climate


Beyond that, the course forms an excellent foundation for further advanced courses, e.g.:

Target audience:

The workshop is targeted at information security experts who have acquired solid professional experience through comprehensive activity in the field of information security and must confidently master particularly challenging scenarios. Professionals with five or more years of professional experience in the active implementation of enterprise information security will feel addressed by the opportunity for this certification.

The job titles include:

  • CISO
  • CSO
  • IR/SOC-Leads
  • Project Manager
  • BCM Manager
  • IS Risk Manager

Prerequisites:

To obtain CISM certification, the following requirements must be met:

  • Successful completion of the CISM exam
  • Adherence to the ISACA™ Code of Professional Ethics
  • Proof of at least five years of professional experience in the field of information security
  • Evidence of ongoing professional education (Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy)

Description:

The SC221 ISACA™ CISM Human Factors Edition is a specially designed CISM preparation course that combines the four official ISACA™ domains with carefully selected human factors content.

Traditional CISM courses focus primarily on exam content. This workshop goes beyond that. In addition to comprehensive certification preparation, it teaches methods that are relevant for day-to-day security operations and especially for exceptional situations: structured communication, the development of a shared situational awareness, and decision-making under pressure. This combination of exam preparation and practical operational competence establishes a clearly distinct focus within CISM training.

The workshop SC221 ISACA™ CISM Human Factors Edition provides intensive preparation for the content and structure of the ISACA™ CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) exam. The paid exam consists of 150 questions to be completed within four hours and can be taken online or at authorized PSI test centers.

Course language: Optional German or English
Course materials: English
Examination language: English

Other Info:

The official ISACA™ course materials are provided in digital format. Please bring either a laptop or a tablet to the training.

Internet access for your device is provided free of charge at our training center.

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Guaranteed implementation:

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Booking information:

Duration:

5 Days

Price:

3.450,00 € plus VAT.

For in-person attendance, lunch and beverages are included in the price.

Exam (Optional):

660,00 € plus VAT.

If you fail the exam, you may retake it 1 times.

Authorized training partner

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Allianz für Sicherheit in der Wirtschaft
NIK - Netzwerk der Digitalwirtschaft
BVSW
Bayern Innovativ
KH-iT
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eato e.V.
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