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Principal Consultant Sapience Consulting
Senior Consultant Sapience Consulting
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
About The Course
In a world where enterprise success is increasingly dependent on information systems and information technology, the trust customers, clients, employees and other stakeholders have for an enterprise can quickly dissipate in the face of a data security breach. As the growing number of high-profile breaches demonstrates, information security failures can result in significant damage to an enterprise’s bottom line as well as its reputation.
The CISM Exam Preparation course is an intensive program to prepare individuals who are planning to sit for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the latest edition of the CISM Review Manual and includes class lectures, group discussions/activities, exam practice and answer debrief. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in information security management
What Will I Learn?
The CISM Exam Preparation Course comprises seven primary sections, covering the following topics:
- General Examination Information
- Information Security Governance
- Information risk management
- Information security program development and management
- Information security incident management
- Exam practice/sample exam
Typically, each day of the course will cover a single CISM domain, using lecture, group activities and practice questions.
How Will I Benefit?
By completing this course, the following Learning Outcomes (LO) will be achieved:
- LO1: Identify information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
- LO2: Analyse information security controls and their business impact.
- LO3: Plan information security program to meet organisational objectives.
- L04: Create an action plan for an information security program review to meet technological or regulatory changes.
- L05: Recommend adoption of information security program and assurance activities.
- L06: Analyse the information security program performance against standards through monitoring
Am I Right For This Course?
The target audience for this course are professionals who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprise’s information security program including:
- Cybersecurity/information security practitioner
- Compliance/governance practitioner
- IT managers
- IT Architects
- Security Analyst
- Data Security Manager
- CIOs
- CISOs
- CTOs
- Language and literacy proficiency level : Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5
- Required years of experience in relevant domain : Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Certification Examination
Candidates who successfully completed the course and pass the exam will be allowed to apply for formal CISM accreditation from ISACA.
About the examination:
- Complex Multiple Choice Questions.
- 150 questions.
- 4 hours duration.
- Scaled Score between 200 to 800 Marks.
- 450 Marks required to pass.
Additional Information
Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting:
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting.
The following information are relevant for candidates who are seeking SSG-funding support for the course:
- Assessments
Candidates must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency to be eligible for funding support.
○ Mode of Assessment: Written Assessment, Case Study Assessment. - Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore:
After passing the assessment(s), you’ll receive a SkillsFuture Singapore Statement of Attainment (SOA) certifying that you have achieved the following Competency Standard(s):
○ ICT-SNA-402-1.1 – Security Strategy-4.
Instructions to access and download your certificate can be found HERE.
Funding Available
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NTUC members can use the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) to partially cover the cost of their training.
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Schedule
As Principal Consultant, Lionel Seaw offers extensive technical and managerial depth across government, pharmaceutical, and financial sectors. A trusted advisor, he combines real-world experience with a strategic helicopter-view to manage complex changes. Lionel is dedicated to building high-performance teams through effective methodologies and best practices, achieving mission-critical objectives with perseverance and focus.
Feisal Ismail is an experienced technology and management leader who has supported organisations across government, pharmaceutical, technology, and financial services sectors. An ITIL and DevOps Institute Ambassador, he helps organisations align digital and technology strategies with broader business objectives through pragmatic, results-oriented guidance grounded in globally recognised best practices and real-world operational constraints. Meticulously organised and highly collaborative, Feisal is recognised for delivering effective and sustainable outcomes in complex engagements.
Tan Hoon Wee is an accomplished IT professional with extensive international experience in managing shared services and complex project delivery. Expert in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, he holds prestigious certifications including PMP, PRINCE2, and CSM. He specialises in advising on organisational change and process optimisation, leveraging exceptional communication skills to maintain outstanding client relationships.
Huang Yi-Jen is a specialist consultant in IT Governance and Management Frameworks. With a portfolio spanning Service Management, Agile, and Risk Management, she is recognised for achieving sustainable results through an organised, proactive delivery model. Yi-Jen is a natural communicator who excels at managing diverse stakeholders and solving complex challenges with an innovative, value-driven and professional mindset.
Luqman Haniff is an IT security specialist with over a decade of experience advising SMEs on infrastructure and information security management. A meticulous problem solver, Haniff utilises a balanced macro-and-micro approach to tackle organisational vulnerabilities. He specialises in creating targeted, custom solutions that bridge the gap between technical necessity and cost-effective business strategy for robust protection.
Why Us?
Participants can attend a complimentary refresher if they wish (1-year validity and subject to approval)
Should you have questions after the course, you may contact the trainer for assistance regarding course material
1 year access to our E-learning portal. Including:
– E-books available for download
– Official sample exam
– Randomised quiz formulated by Sapience Trainers based on past examinations
