CISM exam preparation
Practice for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam with adaptive questions, full-length mock exams, and a readiness score that tells you when you're actually ready to pass.
CISM exam at a glance
CISM exam domains
The CISM exam covers 4 domains, with the approximate weighting shown below:
- Information Security Governance17%
- Information Security Risk Management20%
- Information Security Program33%
- Incident Management30%
How CertPrepX helps you pass the CISM
- Adaptive practice that focuses on your weakest CISM domains.
- Full-length, timed mock exams that mirror the real CISM format and scoring.
- A readiness score per domain, so you know when you're ready to sit the exam.
- Weak-area review and spaced repetition to lock in what you miss.
- A personalized study plan built around your target CISM exam date.
Who the CISM is for
Information security managers, aspiring managers, and IT consultants who design and manage an enterprise information security program.
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Start free practiceCISM exam FAQ
How many questions are on the CISM exam?
The CISM exam has 150 multiple-choice questions with a 4-hour time limit.
What is the passing score for CISM?
CISM uses a scaled score from 200 to 800; you need 450 or higher to pass.
What are the four CISM domains?
Information Security Governance, Information Security Risk Management, Information Security Program, and Incident Management.
How does CertPrepX help with CISM?
CertPrepX gives you domain-weighted practice, timed mock exams, and a readiness score so you know when you are ready for the CISM.