Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced)

Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced)

The Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) from NISM is a advanced level certification to certify your advanced skills in securing the information systems , understanding and applying risk management, and comply to regulatory requirements for the financial services industry. The certification mainly covers protecting sensitive data, identifying security vulnerabilities, and ensuring the secure functioning of financial systems. Due to increased reliance on information systems and ever increasing information needs of end-users, securing the information systems becomes important as well as continued availability  of information systems.
Why is Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) important?

• Certificate recognized by financial services industry in India and abroad
  
• Certifies your knowledge of information security principles and practices.
• Validates your understanding of risk management and threat detection in financial systems.
• Focuses on knowledge of regulatory compliance and legal frameworks in information security.
• Increased compliance for financial services industry has created huge demand for certified professionals
  
• Rising cyber attacks have necessitated cybersecurity professionals.
• Verifies your capabilities to identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks.
• Boosts your employability in roles related to cybersecurity in financial services.

Who should take the Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) Exam?

• Information Security Managers
• IT Security Professionals
• Risk Management Officers
• Security Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Network Security Engineers
• Financial Services Cybersecurity Specialists
• Data Protection Officers

Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) Certification Course Outline
The Information Security Services Professionals Module (Advanced) Certification covers the following topics -

Module 1. Security Policy (15%)
Module 2. Security Models (5%)
Module 3. Physical Security (20%)
Module 4. Communications and operations security (20%)
Module 5. Business Continuity Planning (10%)
Module 6. Compliance (5%)
Module 7. Access Control (10%)
Module 8. Cryptography (5%)
Module 9. Software development and maintenance (5%)
Module 10. Security Tools (5%)