Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Master the ability to establish and monitor an information security program
Why should you attend?
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition within organizations that they need a designated individual who has the necessary skills to effectively address information security responsibilities. Consequently, the role of the CISO has emerged as an executive-level position, obtaining the information security responsibilities that previously were held by personnel within the IT Department. Now, organizations have a dedicated professional focused on overseeing and managing all aspects of information security, ensuring a more comprehensive and specialized approach to safeguarding information and information assets.

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.

The PECB Chief Information Security Officer training course provides you with valuable insights and enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of a CISO and the steps involved in effectively managing information security within an organization. The training course 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.

Course agenda
Duration: 5 days

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

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