Course spotlight — EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer® (CCISO®)
Gain strategic Cybersecurity leadership skills and prepare for the CISO role in just 3 days.
The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, known as EC-Council, is the world's largest Cyber Security technical certification body. They operate in 150 countries and have trained and certified over 380,000 Information Security professionals worldwide.
At Firebrand, we are proud to be a multi-award-winning EC-Council Accredited Training Center (ATC) and Partner (ATP). A close tie with Certified Ethical Hacker® (CEH®) and Certified Network Defender® (CND®), CCISO® is one of our most popular courses.
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What is EC-Council CCISO®?
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO®) is EC-Council’s flagship executive certification, designed to transform experienced information security professionals into high-impact C-suite leaders. It validates advanced knowledge across governance, risk, compliance, program management, finance, and incident response.
The CCISO® is not a technical qualification; rather, it’s a leadership certification tailored to align Cybersecurity with business goals. Created by seasoned CISOs, it is globally recognised by government bodies, Fortune 500 companies, and security teams worldwide.
If you’ve moved beyond technical security tasks and are now responsible for policies, budgets, teams, or organisational strategy, this certification is your ideal next step..
Who is CCISO® for?
Whether you’re managing risk, setting policy, or driving transformation, EC-Council CCISO® prepares you for the top levels of Cybersecurity leadership.
CCISO® is designed for:
- Current and aspiring CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, or Directors of Security
- Senior Cybersecurity professionals with at least 5 years of experience across 3 of the 5 CCISO® Domains
- Professionals holding Associate C|CISO® status or certifications like ISC2 CISSP® or ISACA CISM® who are ready for executive advancement
There are no prerequisites to take this course; however, to sit the exam, you must demonstrate five years of experience in three of the five CCISO® Domains. If you do not have them, you can take the EC-Council Associate C|CISO® Certification instead.
How long does the course take?
At Firebrand, we specialise in accelerated training. This course takes only 3 days.
Where is the course delivered?
Delegates can take the course at our distraction-free training facilities in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands (accommodations & meals included), or online, through live, instructor-led training. Nothing is prerecorded!
What will you learn?
During this course, you’ll gain mastery across the five core domains of the CCISO® Body of Knowledge, aligned with the real-world responsibilities of a Chief Information Security Officer:
- Governance and Risk Management: Legal and regulatory frameworks, risk appetite, and corporate governance models
- Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management: Design and measure security frameworks, lead audits, and interpret controls
- Security Program Management & Operations: Run large-scale Cybersecurity programs and manage incident response at scale
- Information Security Core Competencies: Advanced understanding of access control, cryptography, network and physical security
- Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management: Build budgets, plan for security investment, and negotiate with vendors
These modules are delivered using case studies, role-play scenarios, and executive decision-making exercises, ideal for hands-on CISO training!
Does this course include an exam?
Yes. As part of this accelerated course, delegates can sit the official CCISO® exam at the Firebrand Training Centre and return to work certified!
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