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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.
Yes, the CCISO certification meets ISO 17024 standards.
You must successfully complete the CCISO exam.
No, there are no prerequisites to enroll in the CCISO training class.
According to Zip Recruiter, the average salary for a CCISO certified professional is $171,538.
With the CCISO certification you can apply for jobs such as Director, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Deputy CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Security Officer, etc.
Yes, you must have enrolled and completed an official CCISO certification training course from EC-Council or one of their accredited partners. If you have chosen to
“self-study”, you must complete EC-Council’s exam eligibility process to receive approval to take the CCISO exam.
No, the CCISO exam will be in multiple choice format
You will have 2.5 hours to complete the CCISO exam.
Due to EC- Council providing the exam in various forms through randomizing question banks and each question weighted differently based on level of difficulty, the minimum passing score can range from 60%-85%.
EC Council has different pricing options for the CCISO exam. Candidates who have opted to “self-study” and wish to take the exam, will need an approval from EC-Council through their Exam eligibility process. This option will require a $100 application fee and the exam will cost $999. For candidates who have completed the official CCISO training course through EC-Council or an accredited partner of theirs and wish to take the exam, are required to purchase the CCISO exam voucher for $999 but are not required to pay the $100 application fee. For additional cost discounts (bundle pricing with training) on exam voucher or questions, please contact the Secure Ninja Sales Team.
Yes, you can take your CCISO exam on the EC-Council Exam Portal.
Yes, you will first need to call EC-Council and let them know whether you want to reschedule or cancel your exam. For rescheduling, EC-Council will need to extend your voucher, so it doesn’t expire. For cancelations, EC-Council will not be able to refund your money.
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, also known as EC-Council, is the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body, the member-based organization certifies individuals in various e-business and information security skills. Having trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally, EC-Council goal to validate information security professionals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge required in a specialized information security domain that will help them avoid cyber conflicts and influence the cyber security mindset of organizations worldwide.