Certified: The CISM Audio Course

Certified: The CISM Audio Course

Dr. Jason Edwards

Episodes 72
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Dormant
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Hourly
Format
Serial
Hosting
feeds.transistor.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

The Bare Metal Cyber CISM Audio Course is your comprehensive, exam-focused audio companion for mastering the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. Designed to guide aspiring security leaders through all four domains of the CISM exam, this prepcast translates complex risk, governance, and incident response concepts into clear, structured, and easy-to-follow episodes. Whether you're transitioning from a technical role or already managing security programs, the series offers over 70 expertly crafted sessions to reinforce key principles, strengthen exam readiness, and accelerate your journey to certification. Ready to start your journey with confidence? Learn more at BareMetalCyber.com.

Podcasting 2.0 Features

episode podping podroll remoteItem trailer transcript

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Welcome to the ISACA CISM

Oct 14, 2025 1m Trailer Transcript

Dive into a fast, no-fluff overview of what this podcast delivers, who it’s for, and how each episode helps you level up with practical, real-world takeaways. In this trailer, you’ll hear the show’s…

Episode 71: Continuous Improvement through Post-Incident Reviews and Risk Reassessment

Jul 06, 2025 19m Transcript

Mature security programs improve over time. In this final episode, we explain how to lead post-incident reviews, implement lessons learned, and reassess risk in light of new data. This is where…

Episode 70: Supervising Risk Treatment and Continuous Monitoring

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Managing risk doesn’t stop with one decision. In this episode, we explore how to supervise treatment activities (mitigation, transfer, acceptance) and establish ongoing monitoring to ensure sustained…

Episode 69: Supervising Risk Identification and Assessment

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

CISM-certified professionals must oversee—not just conduct—risk assessments. This episode covers how to supervise the process, validate results, and ensure assessments align with business priorities.…

Episode 68: Managing and Monitoring Security Compliance with External Parties

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Vendors, suppliers, and partners all affect your risk posture. This episode explores how to define, enforce, and monitor external security requirements. You’ll learn how to handle audits, compliance…

Episode 67: Integrating Security Requirements into Organizational Processes

Jul 06, 2025 17m Transcript

In this episode, we cover how to embed security into core business workflows—from procurement to development and beyond. You’ll learn how to ensure that security requirements become part of how the…

Episode 66: Aligning Security Programs with Operational Business Objectives

Jul 06, 2025 17m Transcript

Security must support the mission. This episode teaches you how to align your security initiatives with day-to-day business operations, process priorities, and performance expectations. This…

Episode 65: Evaluating and Reporting Information Security Metrics

Jul 06, 2025 17m

Metrics turn performance into visibility. This episode shows you how to define, collect, and report information security metrics that support governance, justify decisions, and improve outcomes.…

Episode 64: Compiling and Presenting Effective Security Reports

Jul 06, 2025 17m Transcript

CISM candidates must know how to report program results and risk insights to both executives and operational teams. This episode explains how to compile relevant data, translate it into actionable…

Episode 63: Defining and Communicating Security Roles and Responsibilities

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Effective governance depends on clear roles and responsibilities. In this episode, we walk through how to assign, document, and communicate who owns what in your security program. From the board to…

Episode 62: Gaining Senior Leadership Commitment and Stakeholder Support

Jul 06, 2025 17m Transcript

Security programs rise or fall on leadership support. This episode teaches you how to earn and sustain executive commitment, communicate risk in business terms, and align your initiatives with…

Episode 61: Communicating the Business Case and Gaining Stakeholder Buy-In

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

CISM leaders must champion security through influence, not just authority. In this episode, we cover how to build and communicate compelling business cases for security investments. Learn how to…

Episode 60: Building Effective Security Budgets and ROI Analysis

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Budgeting is about more than asking for money—it’s about justifying value. This episode explains how to estimate costs, present return on investment, and align security spending with business…

Episode 59: Integrating Information Security into Corporate Governance

Jul 06, 2025 17m Transcript

Security can’t operate in a silo. This episode covers how to embed information security into broader corporate governance, ensuring risk, compliance, and audit processes align with your program.…

Episode 58: Implementing Information Security Governance Frameworks

Jul 06, 2025 15m Transcript

Frameworks turn strategy into structure. In this episode, we explain how to implement security governance frameworks like COBIT and ISO in ways that support accountability, transparency, and control.…

Episode 57: Establishing Information Security Strategy Aligned with Organizational Goals

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Security strategy must serve the business. This episode walks you through aligning your security vision, priorities, and investment with what the organization truly values—its mission, objectives,…

Episode 56: Identifying Internal and External Influences on Security Strategy

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

Domain 1 isn’t just about governance—it’s about understanding what shapes strategy. This episode teaches you how to identify organizational drivers, market forces, regulatory shifts, and threat…

Episode 55: Conducting Meaningful Post-Incident Reviews

Jul 06, 2025 19m Transcript

CISM professionals must know how to lead structured post-incident reviews. This episode explains how to capture lessons learned, evaluate what went wrong (and right), and recommend improvements.…

Episode 54: Techniques for Secure Recovery and Restoration

Jul 06, 2025 18m Transcript

After eradication comes recovery—and it must be secure. This episode shows you how to safely bring systems back online, validate their integrity, and ensure that no backdoors or residual threats…

Episode 53: Techniques for Incident Eradication

Jul 06, 2025 16m Transcript

Eradication is where you eliminate the root cause of an incident. This episode walks you through how to fully remove malware, close exploited vulnerabilities, and validate that threats are no longer…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Certified: The CISM Audio Course have?

Certified: The CISM Audio Course has published 72 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Courses, Education.

Is Certified: The CISM Audio Course still active?

Certified: The CISM Audio Course is currently dormant with new episodes hourly. Average episode length is 17m.

How do I contact Certified: The CISM Audio Course for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Certified: The CISM Audio Course, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts