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CISM vs CISSP
Looking for some opinions on the difficulty of the CISM exam in comparison to the CISSP from folks who have both certs. I know there are 50 less questions on the CISM, and the official material is extremely dry. Any other insight would be appreciated as well.
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CISM Advice
Book is ordered should be here next week. I'm leading a CISSP study group right now so i figured this would be the best time to squeeze in CISM and the fact that im too poor to afford GCIH Lol. Any tips from you guys who passed would be greatly appreciated. I'm currently only going to use the CISM review Manual, Cybrary…
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CISA and CISM CPE's
Hi, I was just wondering whether the the cpe's that i submit for CISA can also be used to fulfill the CISm CPE's?
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Regarding prearing for ISACA Certification
Hello My Deal Friends, I have 9+ Years experience in IT Infrastructure (Network,Servers,Desktop), and from the last 5+ years working in Network impementation side dealing with Cisco , Juniper devices. But recently went through some of the articles and got really impressed and planning to move my career into Cyber security…
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CGEIT June 2016 Exam Experience and Results.
There's a "CRISC June 2016 Exam Experience and Results Thread" - so I thought I'd start a similar thread for the CGEIT. I took mine in Columbus, OH at the Convention Center - coincidentally the "Midwest Haunters Convention" was simultaneously being held at the same Convention Center. In addition to the loud noise and…
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CISM Hours for PMP CCE
Hi, I study for CISM and can I use this to clock for PMP CCE? Also, does attending a security conference able to clock for PMP CCE and if Yes, under what category? Many thanks in advance for advise.
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ISACA New eBook
Hi, Is there anyone using the new eBook from ISACA, and how it look. waiting your feedback..
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Certification plan for 2017- inputs welcome
Hello All, I am a Governance Risk and Compliance Manager at a reputed firm with 13 years of risk management/compliance experience. Suddenly woke up to the thought of having certifications added to my work ex since they help. My personal wish list is CISM , CRISC for 2017 ( I already have ISO 27001 LA ) I have seen a lot of…
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CISM Application approval
Anyone else received this message below? Application Status: Approved
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Q and E online database versus The Answers and Explanations Manual
Hello everyone. Quick question ..Sorry if it is a silly one. I am taking the CISM next month. I am almost done with the Answers and Explanations Manual and the Review Manual (14th edition). Is the Q and E database offered by ISACA different to the Answers and Explanations manual. I dont want to spend additional money if…
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CISM application - work experience question.. please help! :)
Hi everyone, I'm one of the happy people who have just received the exam results and are now in the process of completing the CISM application form :) I need to ask for your help in regards the "verification of work experience" I need to complete to send my application ahead.. One of the requirement is that my work…
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CISM Exam results, Dec'2016... Tick Tock
Anyone any update on a definite date we're getting our results from the Dec'2016 exam?
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CGEIT Dec 2016 Results
8 weeks waiting game!
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CGEIT/CRISC Application Status
I have created this thread for us to know the status of our applications. Anyone else who had paid and submitted their application form?
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Easiest/ Cheapest way to get ISACA CPEs?
Hey guys! I am a CISM and awaiting results for CRISC now. 1) What is the quickest/ easiest/ cheapest way to earn CPEs? (without having to attend $2500 conferences) 2) Are there learnings offered by any affiliate websites? 3) Are there courses that would contribute towards CPEs to both CISM and CRISC or other similar…
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CISM vs CISSP
Can anyone express thier personal opinion on the The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification exam. I recently passed the CISSP exam and I'm trying to get some kind of comparison between the two. Thanks in advance Stoked64
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Military Experience for CISM Requirement
Afternoon, As I'm searching and reading through the ISACA website regarding the experience requirements, I feel a little baffled about my experience within the military to see if it suffices to get certified. Would anyone be able to share their insight? I have three years of Incident Response and three years of penetration…
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Passed the CISM Exam - 2016
In the recent December 2016, i passed my CISM exam with the score of 500+ marks. For me CISM has been the cursed exam for several reasons. This was technically my second attempt. CISM has been the cursed exam because june 2015 i registered it for the first time, the city i picked was my work city, due to visa issues i had…
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CISM December 2016: Sharing Experience
Lets start this thread for those who took December 2016 CISM exam. Share your thoughts while waiting for results
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ISACA December 2016 Exam Experience and Results - CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC
It seems to be common in this forum to have a singular thread for discussions about the exam experience and results, as opposed to having many smaller threads. Please feel free to discuss your exam experience, and to get in on the betting pool as to when the official results are posted. - This was my first certification -…
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2017 CISM CBT test material
Anyone know about what material to use for the new test or can i use i think the 14 edition study guide?
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Inherent Risk minimize vs. reduce
Hello everyone, Good luck to those taking the tests in December! While preparing to the CRISC, I got to a point: can inherent risk be reduced? I often can see statements like inherent risk is given and cannot be minimized. However, I did see the statement that if you let's say bring skilled resources to your project in…
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ISACA computer based testing in 2017
I was hoping that with the new CBT format you would be able to take the test at any time during the year but it seems that ISACA has placed 8 week restrictions on this and exams can only be taken during those periods. Not a big deal, just not a fan of the format.
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Looking into CRISC - few questions
After just completing the ISC2 CCSP (cloud security) and already having a CISSP, ISSEP, C|EH among others, I am looking into the CRISC as my next cert in 2017. There are a few "bootcamps" I am looking at that start around June. It does seem like I have the required experience having done risk assessments and security…
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My CISM 2016 Exam
I was able to answer some question because of cissp. Only 30 to 40 questions were striaght forward. For many it is really a matter of opinion and felt confused in 2 options. Cannot say it was good or bad because seriously not sure. look forward to the results. There were very less questions which were resembling to…
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CISM fee structure
Hi Planning to join CISM ........ Need the fee structure details . How much to pay for exam and membership. Any differnce for Member abd non member. Please uspport
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Good Luck Tomorrow! (December 2016 ISACA Exams)
Rest up. Cramming at this stage of the game might be more harmful than helpful. Good luck, all! I'm going for CRISC. First certification, though I've been a "practitioner" for some time. Took a "boot camp" course. Skimmed the study guide. Took a few practice exams. We'll see how it goes.
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ISACA finally going CBT!
Just received this in the mail today. Looks like ISACA finally listened to the several complaints of subscribers! Computer-Based Testing Benefits Certainly a step in the right direction and hopefully will hasten the process of getting results and endorsement/being certified.
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My September exam results have gone missing in ISACA portal
Hey everyone, Today I went online to check on my CISA CPEs (had an issue with trying to get credit from the new CPE system) and while I was in the MyCertifications tab, I noticed that the CISM tab that had been present disappeared. This is where I could see the exam results from my CISM exam, the status of my application,…
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UK Exam Locations for December 2016
I know these aren't formally confirmed until nearer the time, but I'm guessing they are pretty much the same every sitting, so would anyone care to share details of the venues other than simply Manchester, London, Birmingham and Edinburgh? I intend sitting the exams in December (and yes I know I'm leaving it late).…
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ISACA website down? / CISM exam Dec signup deadline today 10/26/2016
Anyone else having troubles with the ISACA website (i think it's down right now?) http://www.isaca.org/ I was planning on signing up for the CISM exam in December as the signup deadline is today Fri Oct 21st
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An Important Question about ISACA Exams
I want to ask an important question from Respectable CISA,CISM,CRISC,CGEIT holders (Who Passed Exam) While appearing in ISACA Exam,Examiner gives * Question Booklet * Answer Sheet We normally Tick Mark with Carbon Pencil (Only 2B Pencil) probable answer First on QUESTION BOOKLET and then on fill ANSWER SHEET.Now,points to…
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September exam results coming out
Just got my results for the CISM. (Passed.) Hope everyone else gets positive news today.
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CISM Certificate
Hi, After I paid for the registration fee and subscribe to the membership, I received my certificate of membership. However, I have yet to receive my CISM Certificate. Endorsement completed. Any one knows when will I received the CISM Certificate in general.
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CPE for Security Conference
Hi, What Category for CPE should I select for Security conferences that attended for 2 days.
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Isaca transitions to computer-based testing in 2017
Source: http://www.isaca.org/Certification/Additional-Resources/Pages/CBT-FAQs.aspx [h=3]ISACA TRANSITIONS TO COMPUTER-BASED TESTING IN 2017[/h][h=4]1. What is Computer-Based Testing?[/h]Computer-Based Testing (CBT) is an efficient way to provide a secure, consistent environment for certification exams while significantly…
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CISM June 2016 Exam Experience and Results.
Lets start this thread for those who took June 2016 CISM exam. Share your thoughts :D while waiting for results
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You have not yet earned the designation.
I have been seeing a lot of people on LinkedIn with "CISA Associate" lately. I assume it means they have passed the exam but have not applied to be certified. ISC2 offers something like this for their certs, but did ISACA start doing this as well?
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CISM prep tool
Has anyone tried the Boson CISM exam prep simulator? I have been using the review guide and the exam review question database practice exams. My trending score is 84% and my domain scores are all at or above 80%. The Boson questions seemed very different from the ISACA database exam questions and I thought the difference…
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(Good) CISM Processing Time
I was recently surprised at my CISM processing time, usually 5-8 weeks. I submitted it on September 13 and was approved on September 27. They also estimated 2 weeks for my digital badge, but that came next day. Maybe I can chalk it up to applying in the "off season." Or maybe they're really moving quicker, I saw they are…
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??? | recommend to eliminate password sharing? | Case Study | 5.16.4 |
5.16.4 Case Study D A major financial institution has just implemented a centralized banking solution (CBS) in one of its branches. It has a secondary concern to look after marketing of the bank. Employees of a separate legal entity work on the bank premises, but they have no access to the bank's solution software.…
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How much time should I need to prep for the CISM?
I'm a currently an InfoSec and Compliance Manager with nearly 10 years experience. I took the ISACA CISM evaluation prep test and scored over 65% without ever having studied. I think that I could I purchas the official study material (book & BD questions) to brush up on ISACA terms and definitions, dig into weak areas, and…
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CISM next? ... CISSP done in May, CISA in Sept.... CISM Dec?
after just taking the CISA on Saturday (Sept 10th) passed the CISSP in May now considering the CISM in December. I do not have my CISA results yet but pretty sure I passed. Any else considering the CISM in December? Come on, be the last of the paper scantron people!
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CISM - waiting for result! My experience
Well, I enjoyed the whole exam experience ..... From getting the train to down town, verifying the identity (felt like taking hall ticket for school exam back in India), enjoyed listening to instructions being read, question and answer sheet distribution, instructors walking around, raising hands etc etc...I realized how…
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CISM oral instructions
Hi, I registered to the September exam in Frankfurt but it was not clear to me that the instructions for the exam would have been in german, which I cannot understand I declared english as langage of the exam. Any idea on any formal statement, main contents who will be advertised only in local language ? I understood that…
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How to I submit the CISM Endorsement
Hi, I passed my CISM and my boss has signed the endorsement form(CISM Application form). I just paid the USD 50 for processing fee. How should I proceed to send the CISM Endorsement form to ISACA? Please advise. Thank you.
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How many pencils will you need?
How many pencils? What else should we take
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GSLC vs CISM, thoughts?
Haven't seen anything on the forum comparing the two so I thought I would post.
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CISM DB test scores
Are you all getting ready for Sep CISM. My score in DB for first 400 questions - 68 and rest of about 600 questions is 72% ( I got hang of ISACA way of asking questions) What do you think of this score based on your experience. I tried answering only trouble questions in the each chapters and scoring only 50% in that. Will…
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CISM - Section B - General Information Security Experience
Hi, Can anyone give me an example of this Section B. Section B - General Information Security Experience For CISM Certification verification, do I need to indicate for Section B, since I have 5 years of Management experience and also have a CISSP Certification. What if I left out Section B?
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Employer verification for certification
Hi all,* I am enquiring if anyone has the past experience, they just change job less than a year and require someone from their ex-company to verify their experience but not able to get hold their ex-supervisor, because he has also left the company?* For example, the CISA certification require at least 2 years experience…
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career path advise
Guys, I have done CISSP and CISA.want to continue in infosec career path. which certification would help me move higher. GSEC vs cism? thanks in advance for any help.
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cell phone storage at test location? ( Personal Belongings and Security ?)
Does the test location have a cell phone storage? What did everyone do with their non-permitted items? Leaving anything in a hotel room might not be an option for me & I really hate leaving anything in my car. I have read the FAQ & plan to e-mail them but I was wondering what everyone's experience was? ISACA Taking the…
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CRISC Dec 2016 exam preparation
Hey all, How are you preparing for this Dec CRISC exam? Review manual and Questions DB would be sufficient for the preparation? I request experts out there in this area to provide some basic guidance. I hear that June CRISC exam was very tough P.S. I passed CISA (June,2015) and planning for CRISC this Dec.
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CISM Exam Result Pass or Failed
Passed or Failed
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Case Study ?| IT & business goals GREATEST Concern (Governace & MGMT) | 2.14.3 - C
2.14.3 Case Study C An IS auditor was asked to review alignment between IT and business goals for a small financial institution. The IS auditor requested various information including business goals and objectives and IT goals and objectives. The IS auditor found that business goals and objectives were limited to a short…
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Results are in!!!
I just the got the email notification! I passed!!! Top 20%
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Officially CISM, yay!
Got the official email today. It has taken ages, but I'm glad it's done and dusted!
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CISM / Isaca advice
Hola, My end goal in my career field is to be a executive InfoSec professional (CIO,CISO,VP or Director) I currently Have sec+ ITIL and I have passed CISSP just waiting for endorsements to come back. My question is what Cert do you feel will benefit me best Next? I have CCNA,CCNA- Sec, Linux+ and CEH vouchers to use but im…
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Is it worthwhile keeping my ISACA certifications?
Okay, so the situation: I have CISM, CISA, and CRISC. Personally I don't value the certifications that much. I did CISM and CISA years ago to help me get a better job, and I did CRISC last year because my previous employer asked me to take the exam. With 10+ years' experience, I'm questioning why I pay money to ISACA for…
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CISM Boot Camp - Dallas - Anyone else going?
I'm flying to Dallas this afternoon for the trainingcamp.com CISM boot camp. Is anyone else here going? I'll fly back to DC on Friday afternoon and take the test Saturday. NERVOUS!
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Online Training Video
Hi, Is there anyone used this training https://www.certifiedinfosec.com/webdemo/cism_demo/presentation_html5.html Please send me your feedback..
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Passing Score in CISM
Hi, Is there any one know how much I have to get to pass in CISM? ISACA uses a 200-800 point scale with 450 as the passing mark for the exams. Can you please give me an example how they count it ???
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CISM Questions + Work Experience?
Hello, I am kinda interested in the CISM. If the start up I am involved with fails, my back up plan is to get into Infosec Management. I just passed the CISSP exam last week and awaiting the endorsement process to get approved. I have several some questions: 1. Once I get the CISSP, I will just need to have a minimum of 3…
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CGEIT question
Hi all, Apologies if this was asked before. I would like to get the CGEIT certification for personal purposes (Ive only got some tech certs as Sec+, Linux+, Network+ and PMP) and i was wondering if you could give me some guide on what certification is recommended to get before this one? thanks in advance J
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CISM Content - Security Strategy
Trying to understand these relationships, I made this Please let me know if I'm mistaken anywhere.
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Cisa/ cism
Hi All, I just passed CISSP. I got a suggestion that we can easily pass CISA/CISM after CISSP. I am the manager with PMP. Can you please suggest CISA/CISM. Also please suggest books as well. I searched in the forum, I couldnt get much inof. Can you please redirect to the thread that has the info.
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Confirmation for CISA/CISM application
Did any of you received the confirmation from ISACA regarding CISA/CISM application?
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Prepping for the June 2016 CISM Exam
I've got the official review book and the official database for 2015. Here's my plan of attack: 1. Read the review book, skimming the sections that I already covered while getting my CISSP, and focusing on the things that are newer to me. Finish this by January 31, 2016. Notes, notes, notes! 2. Begin testing myself with…
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CRISC June 2016
I registered CRISC exam for June 2016 and preparing CRISC with following stuff 1) CRISC manual 2015 2) CRISC online QA Database 2016 Can anyone let me know is there any difference btw 2015 and 2016 manual ? Also if anyone suggest me is there any other stuff would be helpful for CRISC exam preparation. Thanks.
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CISM 14th Edition Manual in DC For Sale
Not sure if I can post this here but I have a 14th Edition CISM Review Manual for the June Exam. I purchased it but not going to take it anymore. Anyone in D.C. or NOVA area, let me know. Give me an offer! Jay
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CISM Recommended Study Resources
I plan to make CISM this year. What do you suggest as resources books, online questions, etc.?
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
I have the CISSP and expect to finish my Cybersecurity masters by the end of 2016. I was thinking of taking the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) as my next cert and was wondering if anyone has any tips, recommended study guides or if there is a combined notes like with the CISSP. Thanks!
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Received my CISM book - disappointed
I received my CISM book yesterday and all I have to say is WTF! I have not started reading it yet but my first impression of the book's layout and writing style is that it is very unorthodox. This book is written like a newspaper, you have to read small paragraphs all the way down the page and then go back to the top of…
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CISM June 2016 54 Weeks
Long time no post. So I wasn't planning on taking on any new certs in the near future, but I recently found out I am going to be in a city where the CISM is being offered the week prior to the test. So I bit the bullet, and did a last minute registration. I just got my study materials from ISACA in the past week. I'm using…
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Virtual-Led Exam Prep Course?
Have any of you ISACA members ever taken the Exam Prep course here? : It seems very expensive in comparison to in-class exam prep course. ($999 Virtual-Led vs $250 for in class)
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CISSP vs CRISC exam difficulty?
I've tried searching to find recent evidence of how the CRISC exam compares to CISSP. I just passed CISSP fairly easily (in 2.5 hours), taking the CRISC in June. The book should be arriving any day now but i'm wondering how the exam is structured compared to CISSP? I know it's all focused on risk, which is one of the easy…
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CISM June 2016 Exam preparation WhatsApp group
Hello, I am forming a whatsapp group for those planning to take the June 2016 CISM exam. you can join to share knowledge,questions, expertise and useful material for effective discussions please send me a whatsapp message request on +447958014503 for me to add you to the group. Regards, ibroxy
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CGEIT after taking CISA and CISM
I already have CISA and CISM can anyone suggest if CGEIT can be a good addition as well? I'm practicing risk assurance and in the future I wanted to do high level governance. Would this certification help me prepare for that path?
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What Constitutes CPE for ISACA?
I've reviewed the CPE policies related to ISACA certs and there doesnt seem to be anything that specifically says "This will qualify as CPE: ; This will not qualify as CPE." Specifically, I want to know if the same CPE that our CIA's and CPA's use from IIA and AICPA conferences can qualify.
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Audit trail system implementation
Dear members, I would like to ask you an advice on the implementation of audit trail system, whether the project implementation of audit trail system can be managed by internal audit function and do not compromise their independence and objectivity. I am also wondering what will happen if this is managed by IT department…
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How much time required for ISACA member after payment ?
I have registered for CISA exam with a fee of USD 685 on last sunday (20/03/2016). This exam fee should both exam fee and ISACA member fee for 1 year. Today i got confirmation mail for CISA Exam but no mail for membership. In ISACA site it also shows non member in my profile. Can anybody say how much time required for…
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CISM/CISA - worthwhile?
Does anyone have any thoughts, gripes, etc. on the Certified Information Systems Manager or Certified Information Systems Auditor certs offered by ISACA?
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SAP GRC OR CISA/CRISC/CISM certifications ?
Which of the two is desirable - investing (time and money) in SAP GRC & Auditing OR CISA/CRISC/CISM certifications in case the person has experience in SAP Proj Mgmt. (implementations) as well as SAP GRC/Audit projects. I'd like to hear especially from those who have worked in ERP implementation (SAP, Oracle etc) as well…
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How do ISACA Certifications map to various SAP GRC Modules/expertise ?
I'm not sure if I should stick to SAP GRC & SAP implementations or go in for ISACA certifications since several years. Which certification will you suggest for each of the following if one has experience in: 1) SAP Risks and Controls associated with business processes and functionality (Financial Record2Report,…
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Is ISACA test bank for CISA accurate?
I recently finished my CISSP and one thing I noticed was that ALL of the test banks are nothing like the real test. The wording and subject matter was quite different. Does the ISACA test bank for CISA accurately reflect the wording and material that's on the real test?
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ISACA has acquired CMMI Institute
ISACA has acquired CMMI Institute. CMMI Institute is the organization behind the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) This could have impact in future ISACA certifications.
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Difference between CISM and CISSP
I would like to ask anyone who may know the difference between CISM and CISSP certificates. I am an IT Internal Auditor with CISA and I am wondering whether I can do CISM or CISSP, anyone with advise kindly help me to do my choice.
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Are there any used CISM manuals for sale?
So a used version of the CISM manual is very hard to find, trying to save few bucks. Do they exists or I have to pay the $100 for it. People are not selling them after they've passed their exams? I accept donations too :)
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CRISC/CGEIT Dec 2015 Results
Looks like another 2-3 weeks Jan 29th or Feb 5th for results to come out! Good Luck All!
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what is CPE hours?
hi members i would like to understand more what is CPE. i read through ISACA... but im still a bit confused.. thank you
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ISACA CPE Credits
Hi Guys, Not too familiar with ISACA's CPE policy but am I required to maintain a certain amount of credits if I only passed the exam but haven't attempted certification yet? Unlike my CISSP when i first passed that exam i had to maintain CPE credits, 35. Thanks.
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CRISC June 2015
I am taking the CRISC in June and wanted to see who was in the ship with me. What methods are you using? I purchaed the whole shooting match: CRISC Review Questions, Answers - 12 Month Subscription CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual 2015 S CRISC Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual 2015 CRISC…
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ISACA Experience Endorsement December 2015
CRISC Exam Results - Jan 29th 8:20AM PT CRISC Application/Payment Email Sent - Jan 29th 6:41PM PT
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CISA / CISM Questions
http://www.isaca.org/Certification/Documents/Candidates-Guide-2016_exp_Eng_1115.pdf I was reading over the 2016 candidates guide and it states that the CISA now only has 150 questions over 4 hours (look at the table). Has this changed? I could have sworn that they were all 200 question exams.
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CRISC Before CISA
In August I am taking a graduate course that is all about Risk Assessments. Sadly I won't be taking the audit course until the following semester. Are there any issues with completing the CRISC before CISA? My understanding is that the CISA touches on risk, but it didn't appear like it would be something I'd need before…
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Post CISM Plans (CGEIT vs. CRISC vs. CISSP vs. something else)
So I have about 9 years of Security experience. Currently a mid level manager in Security with a lot of experience hand on experience in Security as well as in Project Management and an MBA. Trying to deiced where do I go next. I am comparing: CGEIT vs. CRISC vs. CISSP. I am planning to stay in the management side of…
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Am i eligible
Hi All, I m in IT development for 4 years as a software developer. And i would like to change my career . Currenlty i m doing my Masters and i m planning to take Information security as it specailization. So will this help me in becoming Cisa auditor.
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CISM Dec Results
Does anyone have received CISM results ?
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Isaca csx
Anyone out there pursuing or considering pursuing the ISACA CSX certificate/certification? Obviously, it is new, but I was just curious. I am riding a high from scraping by on the CISA so I thought I would see what else is out there haha https://cybersecurity.isaca.org/csx-certifications