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EC-Council

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

Format

Self-paced (eLearning)

Vendor

EC-Council

Course Price

$2,499

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Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)

Overview

Prepare for information security leadership with EC-Council’s CCISO program. Study governance, risk, security program oversight, executive communication, finance, and third-party management through self-paced iLearn training.

This AuditHive offering uses self-paced EC-Council iLearn training. Complete the learning on your own schedule and use website checkout to complete and confirm enrollment.

Check the official course provider course and credential requirements for the current syllabus, exam and certification criteria.

Curriculum

  1. Getting started

    • Review the course structure and relevant foundation concepts.
    • Plan time for independent study and practical work.
  2. Governance, Leadership, and the Role of the CISO

    • Understanding the responsibilities and expectations of a Chief Information Security Officer
    • Aligning information security strategy with business goals and executive leadership
  3. Information Security Risk Management

    • Identifying, assessing, and prioritizing organizational risk
    • Developing and maintaining an enterprise risk management program
  4. Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management

    • Designing and implementing administrative, technical, and physical controls
    • Managing regulatory compliance and industry standards
  5. Strategic Planning, Finance, and Vendor Management

    • Building and executing a long term information security roadmap
    • Security budgeting, cost justification, and return on investment
  6. Incident Management, Crisis Response, and Exam Review

    • Developing incident response and crisis management programs
    • Managing breaches, investigations, and executive level communications

Who Should Attend & Prerequisites

Who should attend

The CCISO certification is ideal for senior security professionals, including CISOs, IT directors, security managers, and consultants who want to demonstrate expertise in information security leadership, risk management, and compliance.

Prerequisites

The course is designed for experienced security leaders. For the CCISO exam after official training, EC-Council requires approval of an eligibility application documenting five years of information security management experience in three of its five domains. Training access and exam eligibility are separate. Review the official CCISO qualification requirements before checkout.

Learning Outcomes

  • Connect security strategy, risk decisions, and governance responsibilities.
  • Evaluate security programs in terms of business priorities and resources.
  • Communicate security needs and performance to executive stakeholders.

Exam and credential requirements

The exam voucher is subject to EC-Council eligibility approval. Passing the exam and satisfying the credential requirements are necessary for CCISO certification. If you do not meet the experience criteria, confirm an appropriate training and credential route before purchasing. Renewal and continuing education requirements are set by EC-Council and depend on the credential.

What's Included

  • Self-paced EC-Council iLearn training
  • Official digital course materials
  • The course examination voucher, subject to applicable eligibility requirements

Confirm the assigned course version, access period, practical resources, and voucher terms in your enrollment information. Contact training@auditpartners.com before checkout if you need a specific access period or package feature.