Certified Chief Information Security Officer

Create and lead an IT Security policy
Level V - Expert

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Course Description

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) is executive-focused, designed specifically to train and certify leaders who are responsible for developing and leading an organization’s cybersecurity strategy.

The C|CISO program ensures participants gain not only a deep understanding of cybersecurity but also the leadership, financial, and strategic planning skills necessary to succeed in an executive role. C|CISO prepares leaders to integrate AI into cybersecurity risk management, compliance, forecasting, and governance with accountability and transparency. Earning the C|CISO credential demonstrates that you are equipped to align security strategies, AI security strategies with business goals, effectively manage enterprise risks, and communicate with boards and executive leadership.

C|CISO v4 equips you to:

  • Align cybersecurity with business objectives
  • Lead AI governance, compliance, and risk strategy
  • Communicate effectively with boards and executives
  • Manage enterprise-wide security programs and budgets

Earning C|CISO proves you are ready for C-suite and board-facing security leadership. The C|CISO program is a first-of- its-kind training and certification course that aims to produce cybersecurity executives of the highest caliber and ethics. The C|CISO curriculum, developed by seasoned CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs, takes an executive management viewpoint that incorporates both information security management principles and general technical knowledge.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for the aspiring or sitting upper-level manager striving to advance his or her career by learning to apply their existing deep technical knowledge to business problems.

CCISO Course – Certified Chief Information Security Officer

5 domains will be developed during this training:

  • Domain 1: Governance; Risk Management; Security, Compliance, and Privacy; and Audit Management
  • Domain 2: Organizational Executive Leadership
  • Domain 3: Information Security Controls, Security Program Management & Operations
  • Domain 4: Information Security Core Competencies
  • Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management

Requirements

In order to sit for the CCISO exam, applicants that attend training must apply via the CCISO Eligibility Application showing 5 years of experience in at least 3 of the 5 CCISO domains (experience can be overlapping). Students who do not meet the eligibility criteria for the CCISO exam can sit for the Associate CCISO & apply for the CCISO exam once they meet the requirements.