PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Acquire knowledge in the field of information security management and become a CISO!

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition within organizations that they need a designated individual who has the necessary skills to effectively address information security responsibilities. Consequently, the role of the CISO has emerged as an executive-level position, obtaining the information security responsibilities that previously were held by personnel within the IT Department.

Now, organizations have a dedicated professional focused on overseeing and managing all aspects of information security, ensuring a more comprehensive and specialized approach to safeguarding information and information assets.

By attending the PECB CISO training course, you will gain the necessary expertise to oversee and manage information security, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures, the identification and mitigation of information security risks, and the development of effective security strategies tailored to the organization’s specific needs.

In addition, by obtaining the PECB CISO credential, you demonstrate commitment to professional development and ability to take on executive-level responsibilities. Moreover, you will be able to enhance your career prospects, positioning yourself as a highly qualified candidate for senior leadership roles in the field of information security.

The PECB Chief Information Security Officer training course provides you with valuable insights and enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of a CISO and the steps involved in effectively managing information security within an organization. The training course covers a wide range of topics, including security frameworks, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and governance.

By attending this training course, you will gain knowledge of emerging security trends and best practices. Additionally, you will learn about the technologies that are essential to information security, including network security, application security, and cloud security.

Select the training mode

Online training

Self-study with the support of a trainer

Self-study

Training description

Training program

Day 1

Fundamentals of information security and the role of a CISO

Training course objectives and structure
Fundamentals of information security
Chief information security officer (CISO)
Information security program

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Day 2

Information security compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design

Information security compliance program
Analysis of the existing information security capabilities
Information security risk management
Security architecture and design

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Day 3

Security controls, incident management, and change management

Information security controls
Information security incident management
Change management

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Day 4

Information security awareness, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement

Awareness and training programs
Monitoring and measurement
Assurance program
Continual improvement
Closing of the training course

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Day 5

Certification Exam

Who should attend?

Professionals actively involved in information security management
IT managers responsible for overseeing information security programs
Security professionals who aspire to advance into leadership roles, such as security architects, security analysts, and security auditors
Professionals responsible for managing information security risk and compliance within organizations
Experienced CISOs seeking to enhance their knowledge, stay up to date with the latest trends, and refine their leadership skills
Executives, including CIOs, CEOs, and COOs, who play a crucial role in decision-making processes related to information security
Professionals aiming to achieve executive-level roles within the information security field

Training objectives

Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of information security
Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of the CISO and the ethical considerations involved, and address the challenges associated with the role
Design and develop an effective information security program, tailored to the needs of the organization
Adopt applicable frameworks, laws, and regulations and effectively communicate and implement policies to ensure information security compliance
Identify, analyze, evaluate, and treat information security risks, using a systematic and effective approach

Exam

The “PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:
- Domain 1 Fundamental concepts of information security
- Domain 2 The role of CISO in an information security program
- Domain 3 Selecting a security compliance program, risk management, and security
- architecture and design
- Domain 4 Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and
- change management
- Domain 5 Fostering an information security culture, monitoring, measuring, and improving an
- information security program
Duration: 3 hours

Certification

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials shown below. You will receive the certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. The requirements for PECB Chief Information Security Officer certifications are as follows:

Certificate name

PECB Information Security Officer

Exam name

PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam

Experience

None

InfoSec management experience

None

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Certificate name

PECB Chief Information Security Officer

Exam name

PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam

Experience

Five years: Two years of work experience in information security

InfoSec management experience

Project activities: a total of 300 hours

Other requirements

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

What do you get?

certificate of participation

meetings with experts

best practices / experiences

innovative forms of classes

competitive prices

General information

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
Participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes.
An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
In case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Net Price