The Certified CISO (CCISO) program is the first of its kind training and certification program aimed at producing top-level information security executives. The CCISO does not focus solely on technical knowledge but on the application of information security management principles from an executive management point of view. The program was developed by sitting CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs.
The CISO position emerged worldwide as a designation of executive leaders who can address the emerging threats to information security by developing and maintaining a tough information security strategy. CISOs – with the experience, leadership, communication skills and innovative strengths are born to resolve the ever-growing information security threats. The CISO of tomorrow will play a vital role in creating effective and efficient processes and will lead a team of technically skilled professionals to defend the core interests of their organization.
CCISOs are certified in the knowledge of and experience in the following CISO Domains:
- Governance, Risk, Compliance
- Information Security Controls and Audit Management
- Security Program Management & Operations
- Information Security Core Competencies
- Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Third-Party Management
Prerequisites
In order to sit for the CCISO exam and earn the certification, candidates must meet the basic CCISO requirements. Candidates who do not have 5 years of experience in 3 of the C|CISO domains for the C|CISO training but have 2 years of experience in at least 1 domain (or who currently hold either the CISSP, CISM or CISA certifications) are qualified for the Associate C|CISO program.
Recommended training for this certification
Exams
- Duration: 2.5 Hours
- Questions: 150
- Passing Score: Each form is carefully analyzed through beta testing with an appropriate sample group under the purview of a committee of subject matter experts that ensure that each of our exams not only have academic rigor but also have “real world” applicability. We also have a process to determine the difficulty rating of each question. The individual rating then contributes to an overall “Cut Score” for each exam form. To ensure each form has equal assessment standards, cut scores are set on a “per exam form” basis. Depending on which exam form is challenged, cut scores can range from 60% to 85%.
Recertification
To renew your certification, you must satisfy the Continuing Education requirements and remit a Continuing Education fee of $100.00 (USD).