About the Course
The PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) training course is tailored for aspiring CISOs, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to lead information security programs effectively and safeguard information and assets in today’s dynamic digital environment.
Course Agenda
Day 1: Fundamentals of information security and the role of a CISO
Day 2: Information security compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design
Day 3: Security controls, incident management, and change management
Day 4: Information security awareness, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement
Day 5: Certification exam
Examination
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
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
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:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | CISOMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified Information Security Officer | PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified Chief Information Security Officer | PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam | Five years: Two years of work experience in information security | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
Effective information security practices for a CISO should adhere to best information security management practices, encompassing the following key aspects:
Developing security business and communication practices
Establishing information security objectives and metrics
Ensuring that the organization complies with relevant information security laws and regulations
Enforcing adherence to information security practices and building a security culture
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.
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