PECB Chief Information Security Officer

The training course is tailored for aspiring CISOs, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to lead information security programs effectively and safeguard information and assets in today’s dynamic digital environment. It  covers a wide range of topics, including security frameworks, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and governance. By attending this training course, you will gain knowledge of emerging security trends and best practices. Additionally, you will learn about the technologies that are essential to information security, including network security, application security, and cloud security.

Training duration: 32 ac h (4 days).

*regarding the times, please make a request, as the trainer may not be in the same time zone.

Target audience:

• 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

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

Contents of this training

By attending the PECB CISO training course, you will gain the necessary expertise to oversee and manage information security, ensuring the implementation of robust security measures, the identification and mitigation of information security risks, and the development of effective security strategies tailored to the organization’s specific needs. In addition, by obtaining the PECB CISO credential, you demonstrate commitment to professional development and ability to take on executive-level responsibilities. Moreover, you will be able to enhance your career prospects, positioning yourself as a highly qualified candidate for senior leadership roles in the field of information security.

After attending the training course, you can sit for the exam and, if you successfully pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” credential. The internationally recognized “PECB Certified ISO 22301 Lead Implementer” certificate will prove that you have the professional capabilities and practical knowledge to implement a BCMS based on the requirements of ISO 22301 in an organization.

Specific course content will include

• Day 1: Fundamentals of information security and the role of a CISO
  Training course objectives and structure
  Fundamentals of information security
  Chief information security officer (CISO)
  Information security program
• Day 2: Information security compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design
  Information security compliance program
  Analysis of the existing information security capabilities
  Information security risk management
  Security architecture and design
• Day 3: Security controls, incident management, and change management
  Information security controls
  Information security incident management
  Change management
• Day 4: Information security awareness, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement
  Awareness and training programs
  Monitoring and measurement
  Assurance program
  Continual improvement
  Closing of the training course
• Day 5: Certification Exam

Intended outcome

Learning objectives:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able 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, analyze, evaluate, and treat information security risks, using a systematic and effective approach.

Price includes:

• certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course;
• participants will be provided with the training course material containing over 450 pages of explanatory information, examples, best practices, exercises, and quizzes;
• an attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course;
• in case candidates fail the exam, they can retake it within 12 months following the initial attempt for free.

Continuing Education Curriculum Group: Interdisciplinary Information and Communication Technology Curriculum Group