ISACA CISM Study Roadmap
Last updated: September 29, 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
Review and practice
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