How difficult is the CISM exam compared to CISA?

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Did my CISA. Buddy of mine signed up and studied for the CISA. On the day of the test, he realized that he actually signed up for the CISM on accident...and passed. So apparently, they’re pretty similar in that regard, with an extra dash of management principles.

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Wasn’t too crazy, just studied for a few weeks, but I had a few years of experience under my belt that helped a lot. They try to trick you with the question phrasing, so just be detail vigilant and you should be fine.

This gave me a good chuckle with the mess the world is in right now lol

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