CCISO Certification Training
Become a Certified Chief Information Security Officer
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EC-Council’s CCISO certification validates a candidate’s expertise in addressing real-world challenges in information security and verifies their readiness to assume the role of the top executive responsible for information security within an organization. Many mid to large-sized companies worldwide employ a CISO, often with a highly competitive salary.
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CISO, or Chief Information Security Officer, is an established top-level executive position in the industry, similar to CEO or CTO. CISO is the highest-level executive in an organization charged with information security.
The CCISO certification training aims to provide the learners with comprehensive knowledge and skills regarding the information security domain. The Chief Information Security Officer Certification Training covers vital areas such as policy setting, project management, audit management, executive strategy, contract management, and financial expertise. These areas of knowledge are essential for leading a successful IS program. The CCISO certification validates the competence of a professional in handling top-level executive tasks and in effectively leading an information security program.
Domain 1: Governance (Policy, Legal, and Compliance)
- Information Security Management Program
- Defining an Information Security Governance Program
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Risk Management
Domain 2: IS Management Controls and Auditing Management
- Designing, deploying, and managing security controls
- Understanding security controls types and objectives
- Implementing control assurance frameworks
- Understanding the audit management process
Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations
- The role of the CISO
- Information Security Projects
- Integration of security requirements into other operational processes (change management, version control, disaster recovery, etc.)
Domain 4: Information Security Core Concepts
- Access Controls
- Physical Security
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
- Network Security
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Application Security
- System Security
- Encryption
- Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing
- Computer Forensics and Incident Response
Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, & Vendor Management
- Security Strategic Planning
- Alignment with business goals and risk tolerance
- Security emerging trends
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Financial Planning
- Development of business cases for security
- Analyzing, forecasting, and developing a capital expense budget
- Analyzing, forecasting, and developing an operating expense budget
- Return on Investment (ROI) and cost-benefit analysis
- Vendor management
- Integrating security requirements into the contractual agreement and procurement process
This course is ideal for:
- Network Engineers with security specialization
- Experienced IT Professionals engaged in information security management
- Those who perform CISO functions, but don’t have an official title
- All the professionals who aspire to reach top-level position in information security profession
- Candidates who are sitting for the exam without training must have 5 years of experience in the 5 core CCISO domains verified via the Exam Eligibility Application.
- Candidates who have taken training must possess 3 years of IS management experience in 3 of the 5 core CCISO domains verified via the Exam Eligibility Application.
| Exam Format | Multiple-choice Questions |
| Number of Questions | 150 Questions |
| Exam Duration | 150 Minutes |
| Passing Score | 60% to 85% Depending upon the Exam form |
| Exam Language | English |
This CCISO Specialist training course will allow you to:
- Create an information security governance framework aligned with policies and compliance standards.
- Navigate and implement regulatory and legal compliance measures.
- Identify and mitigate information security risks effectively.
- Design and manage various security controls to protect information assets.
- Apply frameworks to evaluate and enhance control effectiveness.
- Learn the audit management process for information security.
- Manage the role of CISO and execute information security projects.
- Incorporate security requirements into operational processes.
- Understand access controls, physical security, network security, and encryption.
- Align security strategies with business goals, manage budgets, and ensure vendor compliance with security standards.
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Projected new roles related to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Companies with CCISO reported improved Cybersecurity Posture
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CCISO Program?
The CCISO program is a training course designed to develop skilled CISOs by combining a range of essential competencies for a C-level role. This comprehensive program provides information security leaders with the most effective tools to protect organizations from cyber-attacks.
What is the procedure for applying for the CCISO exam?
To apply for the CCISO exam:
- Fill out an application and send it to cciso@eccouncil.org.
- Once approved, you may purchase a voucher.
- You will receive the instructions regarding where and how to do it along with your approval.
Is it compulsory to attend the EC-Council Authorized Training for CCISO?
Applicants who choose not to attend EC-Council Authorized Training for this exam must have at least five years of experience in each of the five CCISO domains (experience may overlap)
How helpful is the EC-Council Authorized Training for CCISO?
Applicants who purchase EC-Council Authorized Training do not have to pay the application fee separately, and only five years of experience in three of the five domains is required.
What is the typical processing time for the CCISO Exam Eligibility Application?
Processing of CCISO Exam Eligibility Application can differ from one applicant to another.
- The applicants experience needs to be verified. Therefore, to speed up this process, candidates should reach out to their verifiers to confirm they have received the required forms from the EC-Council and respond well in time.
- Applicants who attend EC-Council Authorized Training receive priority processing for their exam applications.
Do the candidates need to have separate 5 years of experience in each domain, which equals to 25 years of experience in total?
No, the overlapping experience in the domains is well accepted. All the five domains included in the CCISO exam are part of everyday responsibility in high-level information security management jobs. It certainly doesn’t mean 25 years of experience.
Is prior experience required for candidates to attend the EC-Council Authorized Training for CCISO?
- Candidates can enroll in the training without meeting the experience requirements however, they will not be eligible to sit for the CCISO exam or receive an exam voucher.
- For those lacking the necessary experience, the EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM) exam is available after completing the CCISO training.
What does the EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM) program entail?
The EISM program enables students who aren't yet eligible for the CCISO exam to complete the training course and earn an EC-Council certification. Once EISMs gain the required years of experience, they can apply for the CCISO exam. The application fee is waived, and EISMs will receive a 50% discount on the standard CCISO Exam fee.
For how long is the CCISO certification valid?
The CCISO certification is valid for one year.
How can the certification be renewed?
To renew the certification, applicants need to meet the Continuing Education (CE) requirements and pay a renewal fee of $100.00 (USD).
How to decide whether or not to go for CCISO?
It is ideal for all the aspiring and current CISOs who are interested in enhancing their expertise in governance, controls, audit management, security risk management, security program management and operations, information-security core concepts, strategic planning, and finance and vendor management can go ahead with CCISO Certification Training.
For more details, please visit https://ciso.eccouncil.org/cciso-certification/.
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