Certification · CISM · Released October 2026

CISM Exam Guide 2027 by Kai London

This exam guide takes you through the knowledge CISM expects, area by area, in clear language — with worked examples, exam tips and practice questions so you can check your progress as you go.

What the book covers

Information security governance

Strategy, roles and alignment with business goals.

Information security risk management

Assessing, treating and reporting risk.

Information security programme

Building and running the security programme.

Incident management

Preparation, response and recovery.

The manager's mindset

How CISM expects you to reason through scenarios.

Practice and review

End-of-chapter questions with explanations, plus a final review checklist.

This is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by ISACA; exam names are trademarks of their owners. Always check the current official exam outline.

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Who it is for

CISM candidates and security managers.

About the author

Professor Kai London — CISSP, CISM.

An internationally recognised cybersecurity executive, board advisor and Founder & CEO of Quantum AI Systems Security LLC, writing at the convergence of AI, governance and operational resilience. Honorary Professor and Researcher at UCL.