ISACA CISM Study Roadmap
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Domain Weight Distribution
Week-by-Week Study Plan
Domain 1: Information Security Governance — Frameworks, policies, governance structures
Domain 1: Governance — Roles, responsibilities, reporting, metrics
Domain 2: Risk Management — Risk identification, assessment, response strategies
Domain 2: Risk Management — Risk monitoring, KRIs, third-party risk
Domain 3: Security Program — Program development, resource management
Domain 3: Security Program — Architecture, controls, awareness and training
Domain 4: Incident Management — Incident response planning, classification
Domain 4: Incident Management — Detection, response, recovery, lessons learned
Cross-domain review: Practice questions, scenario-based analysis
Final review: Practice exams, weak areas, exam preparation
Review and practice — Week 11
Review and practice — Week 12
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