INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGER (CAS-ITM)

This credential is reserved for members in good standing who previously received the CAS credential and otherwise meet qualifications as outlined in the “Qualifications for Certification” section outlined herein. Typical candidates for this credential include information technology (IT) professionals who are familiar with ISO, NIST, and other information security standards and procedures, as well as information security (INFOSEC) managers and personnel who participate in information assurance and IT security programs. In addition, candidates are usually responsible for establishing, maintaining, monitoring, and improving IT security programs, and demonstrate the concepts of IT security as well as understanding the threats and risks to IT systems and/or networks. The ATAB Emergency Response Manual and Reference Library, containing information designed to assist you in learning how to write and implement policies, procedures, disaster recovery and/or business continuity plans, and other useful information, is a highly recommended, but not required, self-study resource available to help prepare you for the certification examination. ​ Applicants must hold the CMAS and the CTR credential to be eligible for this certification program. Qualified candidates successfully achieving a score of 80% or higher on the certification examination are awarded the ITM credential.