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CCISO: Certified Chief Information Security Officer Training
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Training is designed for senior security professionals aiming to advance to executive roles in information security. This course focuses on leadership and management aspects of information security, including governance, risk management, strategic planning, and incident management. Participants will learn to align security strategies with business objectives, lead security teams effectively, and manage budgets and resources. The training incorporates case studies and real-world scenarios to build practical skills for executive decision-making. The CCISO Training prepares candidates for the CCISO certification exam, validating their expertise in leading and managing organizational security at the highest levels.
Course Overview
- There are no prerequisites for taking this course.
Learning Objectives
After taking this course, you will be able to:
- Importance of Governance, including solid policy writing, aligning the security program to industry-recognized frameworks
- Focusses on Management Controls, Audit Management, and Risk Management
- Focusses on what makes up the bulk of a CISO’s day - Project Management and the importance of ensuring information security is part of projects from their inception
- Focusses on technical topics as a high level of technical proficiency is assumed of all CCISO students
- Understanding of content regarding leadership, aligning security programs to the overall goals of the business, strategic management, executive buy-in, financial management
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.