EXIN Information Security Management Professional based on ISO/IEC 27001
Exam Code: ISMP
The EXIN Information Security Management Professional certification validates a professional’s advanced understanding of information security management, including organizational, physical, and technical security controls, risk management, business perspectives, customer perspectives, and service provider responsibilities.
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Exam Format
- Exam Code: ISMP
- Certification Level: Advanced
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
- Passing Score: 65% — 20 out of 30
- Unscored Content: EXIN does not officially mention unscored questions for this exam. The exam consists of scored multiple-choice questions. EXIN lists the exam as 30 multiple-choice questions, closed book, 90 minutes, with a 65% pass mark.
Exam Details
- Question Types: Multiple choice
- Number of Questions: 30 multiple-choice questions
- Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab questions. It is a closed-book theory-based exam. However, certification requires mandatory accredited training and successful completion of two practical assignments as part of the course.
Exam Policies
- Offline Proctoring: Can be taken through EXIN-approved exam partners, accredited training providers, or authorized test centres, depending on regional availability.
- Online Proctoring: Can be taken online through EXIN Anywhere or approved online exam delivery options.
- Waiting Period: EXIN retake rules may vary depending on the exam delivery method and exam partner. Candidates should check retake availability in their EXIN account or with the authorized training provider.
- Retake Fee: Full exam fee must normally be paid for each retake unless a training provider or voucher package includes a retake option.
Certification Validity and Renewal
- Validity: Generally considered lifetime validity unless EXIN, PeopleCert, an employer, or a training provider requires updated certification based on newer syllabus changes.
- Renewal Options: No mandatory renewal is officially listed for this certification. Candidates may upgrade to related ISO/IEC 27001, information security management, cybersecurity, privacy, risk management, audit, or governance certifications.
Exam Fee
- Base Fee: The official exam fee may vary by country, currency, delivery method, and EXIN-authorized training provider. In many cases, the exam is bundled with mandatory accredited training.
- Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply. Example: If the exam fee is $243 USD, in India 18% tax applies, making the total $286.74 USD ($243 + $43.74 tax).
Prerequisites
Formal certification requirements apply for the EXIN Information Security Management Professional exam. Candidates must complete:
- Information Security Management Professional training with an EXIN Accredited Training Provider
- Two practical assignments as part of the accredited course
- Basic knowledge of information security is recommended, such as EXIN Information Security Foundation based on ISO/IEC 27001
- Experience or responsibility in information security implementation, evaluation, reporting, governance, or risk management is helpful
Exam Topics
- Information Security Perspectives: Business, customer, and service provider perspectives
- Risk Management: Risk analysis, selecting controls, treatment options, and residual risk
- Information Security Controls: Organizational, technical, physical, and people-related controls
- Information Security Governance: Roles, responsibilities, management commitment, policies, and reporting
- ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27002 Concepts: ISMS principles, control structure, security objectives, and implementation considerations
Intended Audience
The ISMP certification is ideal for professionals involved in implementing, evaluating, managing, or reporting on information security programs, including roles such as:
- Information Security Manager
- Information Security Officer
- Line Manager with security responsibilities
- Process Manager
- Project Manager
- Risk Manager
- Compliance Professional
- Security Consultant
- IT Manager
- ISMS Implementation Team Member
Career Impact
Jobs You Can Get:
- Information Security Manager, Information Security Officer, Risk Manager, Compliance Manager, ISMS Consultant, Security Governance Analyst, IT Security Manager, Security Program Coordinator, Audit Support Specialist.
Average Salary:
- Varies by country — U.S.: $85,000–$145,000 USD,
- India: ₹8,00,000–₹25,00,000 INR,
- United Kingdom: £45,000–£85,000 GBP,
- UAE: 160,000–320,000 AED per year.
Why It’s Valuable:
- It validates advanced knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001-based information security management, risk treatment, organizational security controls, technical controls, physical controls, and governance practices.
Exam Mode
The exam is proctored and can be taken either:
- In-person through EXIN-approved exam partners, accredited training providers, or authorized test centres
- Online through EXIN Anywhere or approved online proctoring options
Exam Booking Link
- Book your EXIN Information Security Management Professional Exam via EXIN — Click here
https://www.exin.com/data-protection-security/exin-information-security-management-iso-iec-27001/information-security-management-professional-based-on-iso-iec-27001/
Once you pass the exam
- Access your EXIN certificate through your EXIN candidate account
- Processing Time: Certificate availability may vary depending on exam delivery method, practical assignment completion, and result processing
- Log in to your EXIN account
- Navigate to the certificate or exam results section
- Download or share your EXIN Information Security Management Professional certificate or digital badge
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Top Reasons to Choose
EXIN Information Security Management Professional based on ISO/IEC 27001
High Demand for ISO/IEC 27001 Skills
Organizations need professionals who can manage information security programs, assess risks, choose controls, report security status, and align protection measures with business, customer, and provider perspectives.
Strong Focus on Practical Security Management
ISMP goes beyond awareness by covering risk treatment, residual risks, organizational controls, technical safeguards, physical security, governance responsibilities, and practical assignments through mandatory accredited training for implementation readiness.
Career Growth and Global Recognition
EXIN ISMP is globally recognized for information security management, supporting career growth in ISMS implementation, security governance, compliance, risk management, consulting, auditing support, and leadership roles.
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FAQ
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Who should take the ISMP Information Security Management Professional exam?
The ISMP exam is suitable for professionals involved in implementing, evaluating, managing, or reporting information security programs. It is ideal for information security managers, officers, line managers, process managers, project managers, consultants, risk managers, compliance professionals, and ISMS team members who need advanced ISO/IEC 27001-based security management knowledge today.
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How difficult is the ISMP exam?
The ISMP exam is advanced level and more challenging than foundation exams. It requires understanding information security perspectives, risk analysis, control selection, residual risks, organizational controls, technical controls, physical controls, and governance responsibilities. Mandatory accredited training and practical assignments help candidates apply concepts before taking the closed-book multiple-choice exam successfully.
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Why does EXIN offer the Information Security Management Professional certification?
EXIN offers ISMP to validate advanced skills required to manage information security programs based on ISO/IEC 27001. Organizations need professionals who can evaluate risks, select appropriate controls, report security status, implement governance practices, and align information security with business, customer, and service provider expectations effectively across departments and suppliers.
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What tools and resources can be used to prepare for the ISMP exam?
Candidates should prepare using EXIN’s official preparation guide, Body of Knowledge, sample exam, online sample exam, and accredited training course materials. Focus on information security perspectives, risk management, control selection, remaining risks, organizational controls, technical controls, physical controls, ISO/IEC 27001 concepts, ISO/IEC 27002 structure, governance, and reporting responsibilities.
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Is the ISMP certification still valuable in 2026?
Yes, ISMP remains valuable in 2026 because organizations continue adopting ISO/IEC 27001-based security management to protect information, meet compliance needs, and reduce risk. The certification supports careers in security management, ISMS implementation, risk management, governance, compliance, consulting, audit support, and leadership roles across regulated and information-intensive industries.
