Security Manager
The role
What does a Security Manager do?
Security managers direct and monitor security policies, regulations and rules that the technical team implements. Knowledge in areas like information security governance, program development and management, incident response and risk management are important to success in any security management role.
The details
Security Manager career paths
Domain knowledge
- Cybersecurity management
- Cybersecurity leadership
Related job titles
- Chief information security officer (CISO)
- Chief security officer (CSO)
- Head of cybersecurity
- VP of cybersecurity
- Information security director
- Information technology manager
Common certifications
Associated NICE Work Roles
All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.
- Information Systems Security Manager
- Authorizing Official
- Program Manager
- Privacy Officer / Privacy Compliance Manager
Security Manager career paths
Guide to Risk Assessments NIST 800-30 Rev. 1
This path will help you determine the likelihood of a security threat that might exploit your organization's protected data.
ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (2022 Update)
This path will introduce you to the ISACA CISM certification exam. The Certified Information Security Manager is for information security professionals and managers who want to gain the knowledge and skills to oversee, design, or assess an information security program within an organization.
Implementing Controls for HIPAA Compliance
Learn to maintain the confidentiality, integrity and availability of PHI and ePHI.
Plans & pricing
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$299 / year
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
- Skill assessments
- Infosec peer community support
Infosec Skills Teams
$799 per license / year
- Team administration and reporting
- Dedicated client success manager
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Integrations via API
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- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Create and assign custom learning paths
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
- Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps
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