Certified Chief Information Security Officer

Course ID : CCISO

Duration In-class (в days) :

Overview

The globally renowned Certified Chief Information Security Officer program, spearheaded by EC-Council, has truly revolutionized the capabilities of senior information security professionals worldwide. With unwavering dedication, EC- Council harnessed the collective wisdom of a select group of esteemed senior information security executives within our esteemed C|CISO Advisory Board. This exceptional panel of seasoned professionals meticulously crafted the program’s bedrock, delineating the comprehensive content encapsulated in the C|CISO exam, the body of knowledge, and the training program. Through their invaluable expertise, EC-Council has empowered countless CISOs to excel in the realm of information security.

Members of the Board contributed as authors, exam writers, and instructors. They also provided continuous quality assurance through periodic materials reviews. Each segment of the C|CISO Program was developed in order to move a security professional’s career into the realm of executive leadership.

Through the C|CISO program, EC-Council will transfer the knowledge of seasoned professionals to you, the next generation of leadership, by focusing on the most critical competencies required to develop and maintain a successful information security portfolio. 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.

Audience for this course

The C|CISO certification is designed for information security professionals who want to advance their careers as a CISO or other executive-level security career path. In the C|CISO program, cybersecurity leaders hone their knowledge and learn how to integrate information security initiatives with needs of the business, aligning to the critical goals and objectives of an organization. Existing CISOs are also encouraged to participate in this program to strengthen their security program knowledge, understand current technology principles, and sharpen their business acumen.

Objective

Prerequisites for this course

Professional experience is required for entry into this certification program. Candidates must meet the basic C|CISO requirements in order to take the certification examination.

Outcomes

The five C|CISO domains bring together the components required for a C-level information security position. The C|CISO curriculum combines security risk management, controls, audit management, security program management and operations, governance, information security core concepts, strategic planning, finance, and vendor management—all of which are vital for leading a highly successful information security program.

The five C|CISO domains align with the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity, a national resource that categorizes and describes cybersecurity work and roles, including common job duties and skills needed to perform specific tasks. In addition to outlining 33 specialty areas and 52 work roles, the NICE Framework defines seven highly important cybersecurity functions:

ANALYZE

COLLECT AND OPERATE

INVESTIGATE

OPERATE AND MAINTAIN

OVERSEE AND GOVERN

PROTECT AND DEFEND

SECURELY PROVISION

The C|CISO program includes skill development courses in legal advice and advocacy, strategic planning and policy creation, information systems security operations, and security program leadership.

Outline

Governance and risk management (policy, legal, and compliance)
Information security controls, compliance, and audit management
Security program management and operations
Information security core competencies
Strategic planning, finance, procurement, and vendor management