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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Training with certification

Online
4.5 days
German
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€ 2.690,-
plus VAT.
€ 3.201,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
41610
Venue
Online
2 dates
€ 2.690,-
plus VAT.
€ 3.201,10
incl. VAT.
Booking number
41610
Venue
Online
2 dates
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Prepare for one of the most in-demand job roles & advance to CISO. Develop security programs & manage cyber risks. Document your knowledge with an international certificate & benefit from interactive exchange.
Contents

1. basics of information security and the role of a CISO

  • Aims and structure of the training
  • Basics of information security
  • The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Information security program for risk identification and management

 

2. information security, risk management, architecture and design

  • Information security compliance program
  • Analysis of existing capacities in the context of information security
  • Risk management in the area of information security
  • Security architecture and design

 

3. security measures, incident management and change management

  • Information security measures
  • Incident management in information security
  • Change management

 

4. awareness of information security, monitoring and measurement as well as continuous improvement

  • Awareness of information security and training measures
  • Monitoring and measuring
  • Assurance program
  • Continuous Improvement

 

5. certification brush-up

  • Q&A
  • Exam tips
  • The course content is based on the official PECB examination specifications.
  • Consists of the following modules
  • Chief Information Security Officer - Brush-up
  • Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Your benefit
  • Explain the basic principles and concepts of information security
  • Understanding the role and responsibilities of the CISO and the associated ethical considerations
  • Overcoming the challenges associated with this role
  • Design and develop an effective information security program tailored to the organization's needs
  • Adopting applicable frameworks, laws and regulations
  • Communicating and implementing guidelines to ensure information security
  • Identify, analyze, assess and manage information security risks using a systematic and effective approach
trainer
Umut Yilmaz
Methods
  • The lessons are held in German with English documents.
  • Practical contributions and best-practice examples illustrate the tasks of the Chief Information Security Officer.
  • Sharing experiences with experienced CISOs and security experts provides insights into current trends and best practices in the industry.
  • Exercises based on case studies strengthen the ability to act.
  • Extensive test questions, which are based on the certification requirements, ensure optimal exam preparation.
Final examination

The "PECB Certified Information Security Officer" exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following areas of competence:

Area 1: Basic concepts of information security

Area 2: The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in an information security program

Area 3: Selection of a security compliance program, risk management and security architecture and design

Area 4: Operational aspects of information security measures, incident management and change management

Area 5: Promoting an information security culture: monitor, measure and improve an information security program

The exam is available in English.

Exam format
Online (you will receive an exam voucher from Digicomp), multiple-choice questions, number of questions: 80, duration: 180 minutes, open book.

Examination language & duration
If you choose an examination language that is not your native language, you will receive a time surcharge of 20%.

Recommended for

The training is aimed at:

  • experts who are actively involved in the management of information security or who aspire to such a role.
  • IT managers responsible for overseeing information security programs
  • Security professionals who aspire to a leadership role, such as security architects, security analysts and security auditors
  • Professionals responsible for managing information security risks and compliance in organizations
  • Experienced CISOs who want to expand and document their knowledge
  • Executives, including CIOs, CEOs and COOs, who play a critical role in information security decision-making processes

There are no formal requirements for admission to the examination. Knowledge of IT management and information security is recommended.

 

Start dates and details

Form of learning

Learning form

19.6.2025
Online
Few places available
Implementation secured
Online
Few places available
Implementation secured
6.11.2025
Online
Places free
Implementation secured
Online
Places free
Implementation secured

The training is carried out in cooperation with an authorized training partner. This partner collects and processes data under its own responsibility. Please take note of the corresponding privacy policy.

Do you have questions about training?
Call us on +49 761 595 33900 or write to us at service@haufe-akademie.de or use the contact form.