AAISM (ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management)
AAISM covers managing security risk from enterprise AI: AI governance and program management, AI risk, and security controls for AI systems. It is limited to active CISM or CISSP holders and is aimed at security managers and advisors who work with AI systems.
Exam Details
Computer-based exam with scaled scoring, taken at PSI test centers or through remote proctoring.
Non-member price. ISACA members pay US$459. A one-time US$50 application processing fee is due after passing.
Requirements and Renewal
Prerequisites
An active CISM or CISSP certification is required to register and to apply. ISACA lists no separate experience requirement.
Renewal
10 CPE hours each year and 30 CPE hours per three-year period, related to AAISM. Proof of an active CISM or CISSP is also required. The annual fee is US$20 (members) or US$35 (non-members), covering all ISACA Advanced certifications held.
Current Version
AAISM Examination Content Outline (June 2025), in effect since Aug 19, 2025.
Exam Domains
3 domains| Domain | Weight |
|---|---|
| AI Governance and Program Management | 31% |
| AI Risk Management | 31% |
| AI Technologies and Controls | 38% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take the AAISM exam?→
Only holders of an active CISM or CISSP certification can register. ISACA checks this at registration and again during the certification application.
How much does AAISM cost?→
The exam costs US$459 for ISACA members and US$599 for non-members. A US$50 application fee applies after passing.
How long is the AAISM exam?→
It has 90 multiple-choice questions and a 2.5-hour time limit. A score of 450 on the 200-800 scale is required to pass.
When was AAISM launched?→
ISACA announced AAISM on 19 August 2025 as an AI-focused security management credential for CISM and CISSP holders.
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