MCA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Learning Objectives

• Master information security governance aligned with business strategy
• Manage enterprise risk programs with global compliance integration.
• Design and oversee enterprise information security programs.
• Lead incident response, disaster recovery, and continuity management.
• Communicate effectively with executives, regulators, and legal bodies
• Operate as global security managers with legal-policy awareness.

Target Audience

• Senior IT and security professionals preparing for management roles
• Security analysts, engineers, and architects transitioning into leadership
• Professionals preparing for CISO, security director, or governance roles

Course Modules

1. Foundations of Security Governance and Leadership
2. Information Security Strategy Development
3. Risk Management – ISO, NIST, GDPR, and African Union Frameworks
4. Enterprise Security Program Development and Oversight
5. Governance of Identity, Access, and Data Protection Programs
6. Security Operations Leadership and Crisis Management
7. Incident Response and Forensics Management
8. Legal, Regulatory, and Cyber Law Integration (GDPR, Nigerian Cybercrimes Act, CCPA)
9. Vendor, Third-Party, and Supply Chain Security Governance
10. Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Resilience Planning
11. Executive Leadership Communication and Risk Reporting
12. apstone – Designing an Enterprise Information Security Program

Certification Requirements

• Complete all modules and exercises
• Pass MCA Intermediate assessment
• Complete capstone project