PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The accelerated PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the CISO role and the skills needed to manage information security effectively.

Covering key topics like security frameworks, risk assessment, compliance, governance, and emerging security technologies - including network, application, and cloud security - this course prepares you to lead organizational security strategies.

As organizations increasingly recognize the need for dedicated security leadership, the CISO role has evolved into a crucial executive position.

This course enables you to step into that role, guiding the development and implementation of robust security measures and risk management strategies.

Earning the PECB CISO credential showcases your commitment to professional growth and positions you for senior leadership opportunities in the field of information security.

In just 3 days, you’ll also learn to:

• Explain the fundamental principles and concepts of information security
• Comprehend the roles and responsibilities of the CISO and the ethical considerations involved, and address the challenges associated with the role
• Design and develop an effective information security program, tailored to the needs of the organization
• Adopt applicable frameworks, laws, and regulations and effectively communicate and implement policies to ensure information security compliance
• Identify, analyse, evaluate, and treat information security risks, using a systematic and effective approach

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the PECB exam and achieve your PECB Chief Information Security Officer certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training.

Additionally, you will also earn a digital badge, enhancing your professional credibility. 

Why choose Firebrand?

• Flexible Delivery Options: Choose between classroom-based training or virtual instructor-led sessions, with delivery options to suit your needs and schedule
• Comprehensive Certification Preparation: Covers the PECB exam topics with integrated study materials and practice exercises
  Interactive Learning: Includes workshops, case studies, and group discussions to apply concepts practically
• Experienced Instructors: Led by certified trainers with extensive industry experience.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals actively involved in information security management
• IT managers responsible for overseeing information security programs
• Security professionals who aspire to advance into leadership roles, such as security architects, security analysts, and security auditors
• Professionals responsible for managing information security risk and compliance within organizations
• Experienced CISOs seeking to enhance their knowledge, stay up to date with the latest trends, and refine their leadership skills
• Executives, including CIOs, CEOs, and COOs, who play a crucial role in decision-making processes related to information security
• Professionals aiming to achieve executive-level roles within the information security field

• Training course objectives and structure
• Fundamentals of information security
• Chief information security officer (CISO)
• Information security program
• Information security compliance program
• Analysis of the existing information security capabilities
• Information security risk management
• Security architecture and design
• Information security controls
• Information security incident management
• Change management
• Awareness and training programs
• Monitoring and measurement
• Assurance program
• Continual improvement

At the end of this course, you'll sit the PECB Chief Information Security Officer examination, covered by our Certification Guarantee.

• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)
• Format: Multiple-choice questions, open book
• Number of Questions: 80
• Pass Score:70%
• CPD points available: 31 CPD points available upon completion
• Digital Badge: PECB have partnered with Credly to offer you the chance of earning a digital badge upon completing your certification.

Competency domains covered during the examination include:

• Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of information security
• Domain 2: Information security program
• Domain 3: Compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design
• Domain 4: Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management
• Domain 5: Building an information security culture and improving the information security program

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for your credential. You will receive a certificate once you meet the requirements related to the specified credential.

The main requirement for participating in this training course is having a fundamental understanding of information security principles and concepts.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or 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 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training 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