EC-Council’s Certified Chief Information Security Officer
The CCISO Certification is an industry-leading program that recognizes the real-world experience necessary to succeed at the highest executive levels of information security.
Certification
Are you ready to become a CCISO? Find out what steps you need to take to get certified!
About the Program
EC-Council’s CCISO Program has certified leading information security professionals around the world. A core group of high-level information security executives, the CCISO Advisory Board, contributed by forming the foundation of the program and outlining the content that would be covered by the exam, body of knowledge, and training. Some members of the Board contributed as authors, others as exam writers, others as quality assurance checks, and still others as trainers. Each segment of the program was developed with the aspiring CISO in mind and looks to transfer the knowledge of seasoned professionals to the next generation in the areas that are most critical in the development and maintenance of a successful information security program.
The Certified CISO (CCISO) program is the first of its kind training and certification program aimed at producing top-level information security executives. The CCISO does not focus solely on technical knowledge but on the application of information security management principles from an executive management point of view. The program was developed by sitting CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs.
In order to sit for the CCISO exam and earn the certification, candidates must meet the basic CCISO requirements. Candidates who do not yet meet the CCISO requirements but are interested in information security management can pursue the EC-Council Information Security Management (EISM) certification.
Why should you consider the CCISO program?
The CCISO Certification is an industry-leading program that recognizes the real-world experience necessary to succeed at the highest executive levels of information security.
Bringing together all the components required for a C-Level positions, the CCISO program combines audit management, governance, IS controls, human capital management, strategic program development, and the financial expertise vital to leading a highly successful IS program. Material in the CCISO Program assumes a high-level understanding of technical topics and doesn’t spend much time on strictly technical information, but rather on the application of technical knowledge to an information security executive’s day-to-day work. The CCISO aims to bridge the gap between the executive management knowledge that CISOs need and the technical knowledge that many aspiring CISOs have. This can be a crucial gap as a practitioner endeavors to move from mid-management to upper, executive management roles. Much of this is traditionally learned as on the job training, but the CCISO Training Program can be the key to a successful transition to the highest ranks of information security management.
NICE FRAMEWORK
The NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF)(link is external) NIST Special Publication 800-181, is a national resource that categorizes and describes cybersecurity work.The NCWF provides employers, employees, educators, students, and training providers with a common language to define cybersecurity work as well as a common set of tasks and skills required to perform cybersecurity work.
Training
Checkout our upcoming live in-person training schedule for training in a city near you!
Self Study
CCISO Applicants who are approved to sit for the exam without attending training can purchase the CCISO Body of Knowledge which covers all 5 Domains in order to prepare for the exam.
Courseware Only This option is available to individuals who possess the requisite Information Security Management experience. Self study candidates must submit the Exam Eligibility application proving they have at least five years of experience in each of the five C|CISO domains. Exam Eligibility Application
iLearn Self-Paced Online Security Management Training iLearn is EC Council’s facilitated self-paced option. Facilitated in that all of the same modules taught in the live course are recorded and presented in a streaming video format. Self-paced in that a certification candidate can set their own learning pace by pausing the lectures and returning to their studies as their schedule permits!
Client-Site
EC-Council can bring a turn-key training solution to your location. Call for a quote 1-888-330-HACK
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Official Courseware
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Certification Exam Voucher
CCISO First Look
For a preview of what is covered in the full class, both live and online watch the CCISO First Look webinar! Leading the webinar is Juan Gomez-Sanchez one of the CCISO Advisory Board Members responsible for designing much of the content covered in the CCISO Program.
Events
Attend a CISO event & connect with other CCISOs and cyber security companies!
About the Events
EC-Council’s CISO Program has over 2,000 participants from across industries and around the world. From our groundbreaking Certified CISO (C|CISO) Program to our high-level, exclusive events, EC-Council CISOs come from around the world, including Hong Kong, Egypt, the Netherlands, Bangladesh, Canada, the Philippines, Ghana, Sri Lanka, China, Zambia, Nigeria, the UAE, Switzerland, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Iceland, and all across the United States. Past speakers include Erick Rudiak, CISO of Express Scripts; Gary Harbison, CISO of Monsanto; Karthik Swarnam, CISO of Trans Union; Amar Singh, CISO of News International; Curtis Levinson, US Cyber Defense Liaison to NATO; Erin Owens, CISO of Maxim Healthcare; Illyas Kooliyankal, CISO of Abu Dhabi Security Exchange; and many others.