Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) is an entry-level information security course that is non-technical in nature. This 5…
The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP) is an entry-level information security course that is non-technical in nature. This 5-day course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to manage information security, information assurance and information risk-based processes.
The CISMP qualification provides participants with detailed knowledge of the concepts relating to information security (confidentiality, integrity, availability, vulnerability, threats, risks and countermeasures), along with an understanding of current legislation and regulations which impact information security management. Certification holders will be able to apply the practical principles covered throughout the course to ensure their normal business processes become robust and more secure.
The course follows the latest BCS syllabus and prepares participants for the multiple choice BCS examination which is included in the course fee and can be taken remotely at a time of each participant’s choice.
Course Methodology
This course uses a mixture of presentations, videos, group discussions, individual research and quizzes.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Understand the current business and common technical environments in which information security must operate.
Recognize current national and international standards, frameworks and organizations which facilitate the management of information security.
Explain the fundamental concepts relating to information security management.
Describe the categorization, operation and effectiveness of controls of different types and characteristics.
Understand current legislation and regulations which impact upon information security management.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for members of information security management teams, IT managers, security and systems managers, information asset owners and employees with legal compliance responsibilities.
Target Competencies
Information security concepts
Information security risk management
Information security governance
Business continuity management and disaster recovery
Understanding of technical security controls
Note
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, formerly known as the British Computer Society until 2009, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in information technology (IT) and computer science, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The BCS Foundation Certificate in Information Security Management Principles qualification enables candidates to gain a clear understanding of IS management issues including risk management, security standards, legislation and business continuity.
The Certificate in Information Security Management Principles exam takes place remotely at a time of each participant’s choice. The cost of the exam is included as part of the course fee.
Course Outline
Information Security Management Principles
Concepts and Definitions
Information Risk
Threats
Vulnerabilities
Risk Management
Information Security Framework
Organizations and responsibilities
Organizational policy, standards, and procedures
Information security governance
Information assurance program implementation
Security incident management
Legal frameworks
Security standards and procedures
Security Lifecycle
The information life cycle
Testing, audit, and review
Systems development and support
Procedural / People Security Controls
General controls
People security
User access controls
Training and awareness
Technical Security Controls
Technical security
Protection from malicious software
Networks and communications
Operational Technology
External services
Cloud computing
IT infrastructure
Physical and Environmental Security Controls
Physical Security
Different uses of controls
Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Management (BCM)
Relationship between DR/BCP, risk assessment and impact analysis
Resilience and redundancy
Approached to writing plans and implementing plans
The need for documentation, maintenance, and testing
The need for links to managed service provision and outsourcing
The need for secure off-site storage of vital material
The need to involve personnel, suppliers, and IT systems providers
Relationship with security incident management
Compliance with standards
Other Technical Aspects
Investigations and forensics
Role of cryptography
Threat intelligence
Schedule & Fees
2026 Schedule & Fees
There are no public sessions remaining for the course this year. Please contact us if you wish to have a customized in-house session, or to find out how an additional public session can be scheduled.