Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) - Training with certification
Training with exam preparation and PECB certification
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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)
Requirements
There are no formal requirements for admission to the examination. Knowledge of IT management and information security is recommended.
Additional Information
Classes are taught in German using English-language materials .
- 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
- 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.
The exam fee is included in the seminar price. You will receive an exam voucher from Digicomp.
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
Exam format
- Online
- Multiple-choice questions
- Number of questions: 80
- Duration: 180 minutes
- Language: English
- Open book
Exam Language and Duration
The exam is available only in English. If you choose an exam language that is not your native language, you will be granted a 20% time extension.
candidates who have completed the training but failed the exam may retake the exam once free of charge within 12 months of the original exam date.
Certification Levels
After passing the exam, you can apply for your certificate from PECB. The level of the certificate you receive depends on your professional experience and project experience:
PECB Certified Information Security Officer:
- No professional experience required
- No project experience required
PECB Certified Chief Information Security Officer:
- 5 years of professional experience (including 2 years in information security management)
- 300 hours of project experience
For more information, visit the official PECB website:
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/pecb-ciso/ciso
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
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