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ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) 2026 exam content outline · Domain 4: Incident management

Incident management tools and techniques: SIEM, SOAR and playbooks

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Last reviewed September 30, 2026 · Leer en español

Detecting and handling incidents at scale depends on tools that collect data, spot suspicious activity and help responders act consistently. The information security manager does not need to configure them, but must understand what each provides, how they fit together, what resources they need and how to judge whether they are working. Tools are part of a capability that also needs skilled people and sound processes.

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