The Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP) certification, offered by ISC², is an advanced-level credential designed for cybersecurity managers, IT directors, program managers, consultants, and security leaders who oversee the implementation and governance of enterprise-wide security programs. This course aligns with the official ISC² CISSP-ISSMP exam objectives, focusing on the strategic and operational aspects of managing security initiatives, policies, compliance, and resources.

Unlike the CISSP, which provides broad security knowledge, the ISSMP specializes in management, governance, and leadership — preparing you to handle risk, compliance, incident response, and executive-level decision-making within complex organizational environments.

Key topics include:

• Security leadership & governance: defining policies, roles, and responsibilities at the enterprise level

• Risk management & compliance: aligning with ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, and other standards

• Security program management: budgeting, KPI tracking, resource allocation, and strategic planning

• Incident response & crisis management: preparing for, detecting, and mitigating large-scale security breaches

• Third-party & vendor risk management: assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and ensuring partner compliance

• Regulatory frameworks & audit readiness: supporting security assessments and regulatory reporting

• Business continuity & disaster recovery: ensuring resilience and rapid recovery during incidents

• Cross-functional collaboration: engaging executives, IT teams, legal, and compliance departments

Security leadership & governance: defining policies, roles, and responsibilities at the enterprise level

Risk management & compliance: aligning with ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, GDPR, SOX, and other standards

Security program management: budgeting, KPI tracking, resource allocation, and strategic planning

Incident response & crisis management: preparing for, detecting, and mitigating large-scale security breaches

Third-party & vendor risk management: assessing supply chain vulnerabilities and ensuring partner compliance

Regulatory frameworks & audit readiness: supporting security assessments and regulatory reporting

Business continuity & disaster recovery: ensuring resilience and rapid recovery during incidents

Cross-functional collaboration: engaging executives, IT teams, legal, and compliance departments

The course includes practice tests simulating real-world security management challenges, such as handling data breaches, designing governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. Each question offers detailed explanations to strengthen leadership, decision-making, and policy-enforcement skills.

By completing this course, you’ll be fully prepared to pass the CISSP-ISSMP exam and ready for roles such as Security Program Manager, IT Director, CISO, Compliance Manager, or Risk Management Leader, empowering you to lead enterprise security strategies and maintain organizational resilience.