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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Aimed at experienced information security managers and professionals aspiring to or holding management responsibilities. This certification validates expertise in information security governance, risk management, program management, and incident management.
Written against the published specification.
We are improving this exam
We are rebuilding this one to match the real test more closely, so it is unavailable while we do it. Nothing has been taken from anyone and nobody is being charged for it.
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The real Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): format
How many questions are in the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)?
The real Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) has 150 questions and lasts 240 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 240 minutes.
What is the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 450 on a scaled score range of 200 to 800 (not a raw percentage). Our mock marks you at 450 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) cost?
Rebooking after a fail: 30 days after the first failed attempt; 90 days after the second and third failed attempts. A maximum of four attempts are allowed within a rolling 12-month period.
How hard is it
What is the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) pass rate?
Real exam first-time pass rate: Not officially published by ISACA; industry estimates suggest around 50-65% (2025-2026). Difficulty: The CISM exam is challenging because it primarily tests management judgment and decision-making in security scenarios, rather than technical recall.
Figures for the real exam from isaca.org, support.isaca.org, standarity.com, checked October 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the test provider before you book.
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): common questions
Frequently asked
How long do you get?
The test is timed at 240 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with ISACA.