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CISM: Strategy and Governance

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CISM: Strategy and Governance

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Define and assign organizational security Roles and Responsibilities.

  • Analyze the fundamental concepts of information security technologies and governance frameworks.

  • Develop a robust information security strategy.

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March 2026

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This course is part of the Exam Prep CISM: Certified Information Security Manager Specialization
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There are 2 modules in this course

This week, we will establish the foundational pillars, starting with how security aligns with organizational objectives. We will explore the requirements for Effective Information Security Governance and the core Information Security Concepts and Technologies that support a secure environment. We’ll examine the Scope and Charter of Information Security Governance to define authority and expectations. You will then learn how to measure success through Information Security Governance Metrics and the practical steps for Creating Information Security Strategy to ensure long-term resilience.

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7 videos2 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

Welcome to Week 2. This week begins by defining the Roles and Responsibilities in Information Security to ensure clear accountability across the enterprise. You will explore the Governance of Third-Party Relationships, followed by strategies for Obtaining Senior Management Commitment to ensure security is prioritized at the board level. The curriculum then shifts to the practical tools used to justify and measure security initiatives and the development of Information Security Governance Metrics to track program effectiveness.

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