CISM
Certified Information Security Manager
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ISACA's certification for information security management. It covers governance, risk management, program development, and incident management from a leadership perspective. It is aimed at security managers and aspiring CISOs, and it often appears alongside the CISSP in job requirements for senior security positions.
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- CISM All-in-One Exam Guide → The standard text for ISACA's management-track cert. Best for engineers moving toward security leadership; it teaches governance, not hands-on defense.
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