ISACA · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 3 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
90
Exam questions
450 (scaled 200–800)
Pass mark
Exam code
AAISM
Full name
ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)
Vendor
ISACA
Duration
150 minutes
Questions
90 items
Passing score
450 (scaled 200–800)
Domains covered
3 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
AI Governance And Program Management
Tip: Start with the official AI Governance And Program Management objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
AI Risk Management
Tip: Cover the AI Risk Management objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
AI Technologies And Controls
Tip: Finish with AI Technologies And Controls, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.