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ISACA · expert
AAISM
Advanced in AI Security Management

ISACA specialization for AI Security Management. Requires active CISM or CISSP. Focus on AI Governance & Program Management, AI Risk Management, and AI Technologies & Controls. For security leaders managing AI risks.

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Cost

Exam fee
AAISM$399
Annual maintenance fee
AAISM$45/yr
3-year cost of ownership
AAISM$534

Exam mechanics

Pass mark
AAISM450/800 (scaled)
Retake policy
AAISM$575 fee · 30d wait · 4/yr cap
Study time
AAISM60–120 hrs
Validity
AAISM3 yrs
CPE / yr
AAISM20 CPEs
Delivery
AAISMtest center

Salary signal (US base)

Range
AAISM$145K – $215K
Median
AAISM$175,000
Premium %
AAISM
Role context
AAISMAI security program manager, US, 5+ years. Requires CISM prerequisite.

Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)

Schema quality
AAISM7.5
Practice evidence
AAISM1.0
Maintenance
AAISM8.0
Market recognition
AAISM4.5
Average
AAISM5.3

Recognition & lifecycle

Recognition
AAISMGlobal
ISO 17024 accredited
AAISM
DoD 8140 baseline
AAISM
Holders worldwide
AAISM2,000
Current version
AAISMLaunched 2024 (2024-09)

Domain coverage

A1Governance, Risk & Compliance
AAISM● core
C7AI Governance & Risk
AAISM● core
C8AI Safety & Alignment
AAISM● core

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