Course Description & Overview
SecureNinja’s EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) certification training is designed for senior-level information security professionals aspiring to reach executive leadership roles. This course bridges the gap between technical expertise and executive management by focusing on the development of information security governance, risk management, compliance, and strategic planning skills required to lead a cybersecurity program at the organizational level.
The CCISO certification is the first of its kind to recognize real-world experience and executive-level competence across five key domains. The course delivers knowledge in areas such as governance and risk management, security controls, program development, incident response, and business continuity. Participants will be equipped with the leadership mindset and strategic capabilities necessary to align information security with business objectives and lead a high-performing security team.
Why Choose EC-Council CCISO
- Executive-Level Focus: Designed for current or aspiring CISOs and senior cybersecurity leaders.
- Globally Recognized Certification: Endorsed by industry leaders and recognized by governments and enterprises worldwide.
- Real-World Curriculum: Built by practicing CISOs with decades of experience leading global security programs.
- Compliance and Governance Alignment: Incorporates ISO, NIST, COBIT, and other regulatory frameworks.
Topics Covered
- Governance and Risk Management: Creating security policies, risk frameworks, and aligning IT with enterprise goals.
- Security Controls and Compliance: Managing audit readiness, third-party risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Security Program Management and Operations: Building and optimizing security operations centers (SOCs), budgets, and staffing models.
- Information Security Core Competencies: Threat intelligence, security architecture, and incident handling.
- Strategic Planning and Finance: Forecasting budgets, KPIs, ROIs, and aligning with the board and stakeholders.
Who is it for
- Current CISOs: Professionals looking to formalize and validate their leadership expertise.
- IT Directors and Security Managers: Individuals preparing to advance into C-suite cybersecurity roles.
- Compliance Officers: Leaders seeking executive-level governance, risk, and strategy skills.
- Cybersecurity Consultants: Those advising enterprise clients on policy, controls, and executive defense strategy.
Who Would Benefit
- Senior Security Professionals: With at least five years of experience leading security programs or teams.
- Security Architects: Advancing into leadership roles requiring strategic business alignment.
- GRC Specialists: Expanding into global risk and regulatory leadership roles.
Prerequisites
Applicants must have at least five years of experience in three of the five CCISO domains. Those lacking experience may take the training but must pass an eligibility application process before attempting the exam.
Course Outline
1. Governance and Risk Management
- Policy development, risk appetite, threat modeling, and enterprise governance frameworks.
- Alignment with standards such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL.
2. Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management
- Designing and managing enterprise-level controls and compliance with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX.
- Managing audits and third-party risk assessments.
3. Security Program Management and Operations
- Building effective security teams, managing SLAs, budgeting, and security operations center (SOC) oversight.
4. Information Security Core Competencies
- Incident response, threat management, cryptography, security architecture, and physical security.
5. Strategic Planning, Finance, and Vendor Management
- Board-level communication, financial planning, ROI models, and security metrics.
- Managing vendor relationships and contract security terms.
Course Length
- 5 Days
- 40 Hours
Exam Details
Candidates interested in earning the C|CISO Certification must qualify via ECCouncil’s Exam Eligibility application before sitting for the C|CISO Exam. The application will be provided upon registration for the course.
- Number of Questions: 150
- Question Types: Multiple-choice
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Passing Score: 72%
- Delivery: ECC Exam Center (remote proctoring available)
The EC-Council CCISO program is designed to elevate the perspective of cybersecurity professionals and shape them into business-aligned, strategic leaders. It is the definitive credential for validating executive information security leadership across enterprise and government organizations.
 CCISO - Certified Chief Information Security Officer Course Info.
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| Start Date | End Date | Location | Days | In Person | Online |
| Aug. 04, 2025 | Aug. 08, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
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| Sep. 22, 2025 | Sep. 26, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
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Mon-Fri (5 Days) |
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| Oct. 06, 2025 | Oct. 10, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
Eastern Time |
Mon-Fri (5 Days) |
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| Nov. 10, 2025 | Nov. 14, 2025 |
San Diego, CA
Pacific Time |
Mon-Fri (5 Days) |
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| Dec. 01, 2025 | Dec. 05, 2025 |
Alexandria, VA
Eastern Time |
Mon-Fri (5 Days) |
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FAQs
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) was created by EC-Council to ensure that the IT professional has the technical knowledge and the ability to apply information security management principles from an executive management point of view. The CCISO certified professional will focus on structured planning, aligning information security requirements and business needs, leadership management skills in agreement with cybersecurity and organizational laws and acts. Also handle project development, planning, acquiring, and managing information security project teams and assure that projects are following business requirements while delivering top system performance. The CCISO professional will need to manage information system controls processes to reduce the risk to the business and generate detailed reports. Ensure appropriate plans for access control, risk management, and incident response. Be able to design a strategic plan that will empower business growth.
Yes, the CCISO is an advanced-level certification.
No, the CCISO is an entry-level certification.
The IT certification leader EC-Council CCISO certification is the top industry certification that recognizes the real-world experience necessary to succeed at the highest executive level of information security. It’s the first certification of its kind with the goal to make top-level information security executives.
Yes, the CCISO certification is accredited by ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024.