GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

Course Overview

The GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP) course is designed to equip professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical expertise in information security management. This certification focuses on enabling learners to effectively protect organizational information assets while aligning security practices with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and best practices, with a strong emphasis on risk management, governance, compliance, and the implementation of security policies. The course covers key areas such as identifying and assessing security risks, developing and enforcing security policies, and managing incident response strategies to minimize organizational impact.

Through a balanced combination of theoretical concepts and real-world applications, learners will develop the skills required to evaluate organizational vulnerabilities, design effective security controls, and respond proactively to security threats. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of establishing a robust security culture and fostering security awareness throughout the organization.

Upon completion of the CISMP certification, professionals will be well-prepared to strengthen their organization’s security posture, implement robust information security measures, and support continuous improvement in information security management practices.

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Target Audiance

IT Managers
IT Professionals looking to transition into information security roles
Security Consultants
Risk Managers
Compliance Officers
Privacy Officers
IT Auditors
Security Analysts
Network Administrators
System Administrators
Business Analysts involved in security management
Project Managers overseeing IT projects with a security component

Schedule Dates

16 March 2026 - 20 March 2026

GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

22 June 2026 - 26 June 2026

GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

28 September 2026 - 02 October 2026

GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

28 December 2026 - 01 January 2027

GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

Course Content

The business interest of information security.
Customer perspective on governance.
Supplier's responsibilities in security assurance.

Effectively managing an organization's information security requirements and resources: challenges and opportunities.
Information security governance lays out the vision for the information security program.
Security governance, and the development of an effective information security strategy and policy.
How to improve information security accountability, regulatory compliance, and maturity.

Principles of risk management.
Risk Control factors
Dealing with the remaining risks.

How to develop an information security strategy
Factors affecting Information security strategy
Information security Management Responsibilities

Introduction and Liability
Policy Basics
Policy Lifecycle
Best Practices and Guidelines

Introduction to information security technology
Trusted vs Untrusted technologies
VLANs
Information Encryptions

Overview of Information Security incident management
Incident management response lifecycle preparation
Intrusion detection technologies and systems
Security incident response

Business continuity phases
Disaster recovery
Recovery strategies

Privacy & Data Protection Fundamentals and Regulations
Organizing Data Protection
The practice of Data Protection

Exposure to Industry Tools: GRC Platforms, SIEM, IDPS, Encryption Tools
Certification Preparation: CISSP, CISM, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
Real-World Case Studies: Incident Response, Compliance Audits, Policy Failures
Hands-On Scenarios: Drafting a Security Policy, Risk Assessment Simulation
Final Capstone: Designing an Enterprise Security Governance Framework

FAQs

The CISMP certification by GSDC is a professional credential designed to validate an individual’s knowledge and practical skills in information security management. It focuses on safeguarding organisational information assets through effective risk management, governance, compliance, and security policy implementation aligned with industry best practices.

This course is ideal for information security professionals, IT managers, risk and compliance officers, auditors, consultants, and aspiring security practitioners who are responsible for managing, implementing, or overseeing information security programmes within an organisation.

The CISMP curriculum covers core areas such as information security governance, risk assessment and treatment, security frameworks, regulatory compliance, incident response planning, vulnerability assessment, and the development and enforcement of security policies and controls.

Earning the CISMP certification enhances professional credibility and demonstrates competence in managing information security at an organisational level. It helps professionals strengthen their ability to identify risks, implement effective security controls, and support business continuity, while also improving career prospects in cybersecurity and information security management roles.

There are no strict prerequisites for enrolling in the CISMP course. However, a basic understanding of information technology, cybersecurity concepts, or prior experience in IT, risk management, or compliance roles is recommended to maximise learning outcomes.

GSDC Certified in Information Security Management Practitioner (CISMP)

Course Overview