EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer® (CCISO®)

Gain in-depth knowledge and skills covering the technical side of information security management on this accelerated 3 day Certified Chief Information Security Officer course (CCISO), 25% faster than traditional training.

Your EC-Council CCISO certification course is designed by seasoned CISOs to develop the skills and knowledge required to transition into the highest ranks of information security management. You'll learn to adapt your organisation’s information security in coordination with ever-changing risks and technologies, providing greater protection.

Your expert instructor will immerse you in the course, guiding you through the 5 domains contained within EC-Council's CCISO Body of Knowledge:

• Domain 1: Governance and Risk Management
• Domain 2: Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management
• Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations
• Domain 4: Information Security Core Competencies
• Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management

You'll also be prepared to sit the CCISO exam. However, in order to sit the exam, you must demonstrate five years experience in three of the five CCISO Domains verified via the EC-Council's exam eligibility application. Providing you meet the criteria, you'll sit the exam as part of the course. Covered by our Certification Guarantee.

Without approval from EC-Council, you cannot sit the exam. Call us on 080 80 800 888 and speak to one of our enrollment consultants who can guide you through the exam approval process.

Residential or Online CCISO course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and Certified Chief Information Security Officer online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

Both are delivered through our tried and tested Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. In this day and age, you get to choose the best one for your needs, and get your certification faster than anywhere else

9x Accredited Training Centre of the Year

Firebrand Training has again won the EC-Council Accredited Training Centre of the Year Award, from a Training Partner network that has more than 700 training centres across 107 countries. This extends a record-breaking run of successive awards to nine years.

Jay Bavisi, President of EC-Council said: “The annual EC-Council Awards highlights the commitment and achievements of our global partners and trainers that have contributed to the information security community.”

EC-Council's CCISO certification is accredited by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI). Organisations with ANSI accreditation are required to undergo stringent quality reviews and assessments. EC-Council is one of just a handful of certification bodies to achieve ANSI accreditation.

The EC-Council CCISO course is also GCHQ accredited.

• Domain 1: Governance and Risk Management
• Governance
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Domain 2: Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management
• Information Security Management Controls
• Audit Management
• Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations
• Security Program Management
• Security Program Operations
• Domain 4: Information Security Core Competencies
• Access Control
• Social Engineering, Phishing Attacks, Identity Theft
• Physical Security
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
• Firewall, IDS/IPS and Network Defense Systems
• Wireless Security
• Virus, Trojans and Malware, and other Malicious Code Threats
• Secure Coding Best Practices and Securing Web Applications
• OS Hardening
• Encryption Technologies
• Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing
• Threat Management
• Incident Response and Computer Forensics
• Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Third Party Management

In order to sit the C|CISO exam, you are first required to submit an application to EC-Council providing references who can verify your experience across the 5 C|CISO knowledge domains. Without approval from EC-Council, you cannot sit the exam.

Once approved, you'll be eligible to sit at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer exam

• Format: Multiple choice
• Number of questions: 150
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Passing score: 72%

Not yet qualified to take the CCISO exam?

You can take the EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM) exam exam instead, which has no prerequisite requirements.

What is the CCISO exam like? What is the cost?

The EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) exam is designed to assess the skills and knowledge of high-level Information Security executives. The exam focuses on strategic security management, governance, and the operational aspects of information security in an organization. It's a complex exam that lasts 2 1/2 hours.

At Firebrand, the CCISO exam cost is included in the course fee; in addition, delegates also enjoy the Certification Guarantee: if they don't pass the exam the first time, they can take the course again for free within a year of their first one, only paying for accommodation, the exam, and incidental costs.

Achieve your CCISO certification with Firebrand and you’ll get:

• EC-Council official CCISO course materials
• EC-Council CCISO exam voucher
• CCISO exam, steps away from the classroom, during your course
• Certified EC-Council Instructor
• 27 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) hours
• 144 ECE (EC-Council Continuing Education) credits

When you achieve your CCISO certification, you will be awarded a digital badge. This can be downloaded from EC-Council’s Aspen Portal.

There are no prerequisites to sit this course. However, to sit the exam, you must demonstrate five years' experience in three of the five CCISO Domains verified via the EC-Council's exam eligibility application.

If you do not have five years of domain experience, you can take the Associate C|CISO Certification programme instead.

Experience waivers are available for some professional certifications (including CISSP®, CISM®, CISA®, CRISC®, CGEIT®, LPT, EDRP, CIPP®, PMP®, ITIL®) and relevant higher education qualifications.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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