Faculty Development Academy:

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Virtual | July 28 - August 1, 2025
8AM - 2PM Pacific / 9AM - 3PM Mountain / 10AM - 4PM Central / 11AM - 5PM Eastern

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is funded and tailored specifically for community and technical college faculty members wishing to expand their knowledge, earn an industry certification, and strengthen their ability to incorporate new cybersecurity content in their community college curriculum. This workshop is not intended for students or other non-faculty participants.

About the Workshop: 

This bootcamp is designed for community college educators looking to incorporate the CISM industry certification into cybersecurity programs. The certification is one of the top employer requested certifications for mid-career IT professionals aspiring to senior management roles.

Elevate your career in IT security management with ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. This globally recognized credential demonstrates your expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident response, and risk management. Designed for mid-career IT professionals aspiring to senior management roles, CISM provides the visibility and credibility needed to lead in the field of IT security. CISM validates your ability to align an organization’s information security program with its strategic objectives, build trust with stakeholders, and enhance your team’s commitment to compliance and security. Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or strengthen your organization’s security posture, this workshop is your key to success.

Workshop participants are expected to actively engage in the workshop by participating in the hands-on activities and interactive discussions.

Stipend:

Eligible community college faculty who successfully pass the CISM certification exam will receive a $575 stipend toward the cost of the certification. One certification stipend per eligible participant per year is available.

To be eligible for the stipend, you must:

• Be affiliated with an NCyTE Member institution - membership is free! You can check your institution's membership status here.

• Currently teach college credit courses (full-time or adjunct) at a regionally accredited U.S. community or technical college
• Attend the sessions and actively engage in the workshop
• Provide evidence that you passed the certification exam, such as a copy of the certification or exam report within 60 days of the end of the workshop.
• Complete the post-workshop survey. Completing the survey is required to receive the stipend, maintain access to course content after the workshop, and ensure eligibility for future classes.
• Provide a current W9 tax form to the NCyTE Center

    This event is funded by a National Science Foundation grant # 2054724