CISMP Training Course

What does the CISMP training course cover?

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

• The concepts relating to information security management, including: confidentiality, integrity and availability (CIA); vulnerabilities and threats; risks; and countermeasures;
• The current national legislation and regulations that affect information security management;
• The current national and international standards (such as ISO 27001), frameworks and organisations that facilitate the management of information security;
• 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.

You can download a copy of the BCS CISMP syllabus here >>

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 standard, system development and support, BCM and legal
• People and training

What’s included in this course?

• Full course materials (digital copy provided as a PDF file);
• A professional training venue with lunch and refreshments;
• The BCS Information Security Management Principles - Third Edition textbook;
• The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles exam; and
• A certificate of attendance.

What equipment should I bring?

The exam is an online exam. You will need to bring a ‘pop-up enabled’ laptop/tablet to the venue. Full details on how to access the exam will be provided by email 1–2 days before sitting the exam.

Your complete training programme

This course is part of our training programme. You can download your training pathway below to find your next recommended courses.

Course duration and times

Day 1: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 2: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 3: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 4: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Day 5: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Course locations:

• Birmingham, London and Manchester - classroom courses.
• Live Online – attend from anywhere with an internet connection

CPD/CPE points

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 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 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 to support their career development.