CISM Review Manual 2013

The CISM Review Manual 2013 is a comprehensive reference guide designed to assist individuals in preparing for the CISM exam and individuals who wish to understand the roles and responsibilities of an information security manager. The manual has been continually enhanced over the past ten editions and is a current, comprehensive, peer-reviewed information security management global resource.
The 2013 edition assists candidates study and understand essential concepts in the following job practice areas: Information Security Governance Information Risk Management and Compliance Information Security Program Development and Management Information Security Incident Management
The CISM Review Manual 2013 retains the easy-to-navigate format. Each of the book's four chapters has been divided into two sections for focused study. Section one of each chapter contains the definitions and objectives for the four areas, as well the corresponding tasks performed by information security managers and knowledge statements that are tested on the exam. The manual included:
A map of the relationship of each task to the knowledge statements A reference guide for the knowledge statements, including the relevant concepts and explanations References to specific content in section two for each knowledge statement Self-assessment questions and explanations of the answers Suggested resources for further study
Section two of each chapter consists of reference material and content that support the knowledge statements. The material enhances CISM candidates' knowledge and/or understanding when preparing for the CISM certification exam. Also included are definitions of terms most commonly found of the exam.
This manual is effective as a stand-along document for individual study, as a guide or reference for study groups and chapters conducting local review courses. It can also be used in conjunction with the
CISM Review Questions, Answers and Explanations Manual 2012
CISM Review Questions, Answers & Explanations 2012 Supplement
CISM Review Questions, Answers Explanations Manual 2013 Supplement
The manual may be used as a primary reference resource for information security managers seeking global guidance on effective approaches to information security governance, information risk management and compliance, information security program development, and management, and incident response.