EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Training
The C|CISO aims to bridge the gap between the executive management knowledge that CISOs need and the technical knowledge that many aspiring CISOs have. This can be a crucial gap as a practitioner endeavors to move from mid-management to upper, executive management roles. Much of this is traditionally learned as on the job training, but the CCISO Training Program can be the key to a successful transition to the highest ranks of information security management.
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)
Course Overview
The CCISO program does not end at the technical features required, but increases to executive management and financial management, both of which are essential to leading a healthy information security program. It concentrates on the application of technical knowledge rather than technical information, which is related to a chief information security officer’s daily tasks. Information security administrators can rise through the professional ranks but must learn executive-level management, strategic planning, financial management, and organizational abilities to reach a C-Level position.
- Network security management
- Network security policies and procedures
- Windows and Linux security administration
- Mobile and IoT device security
- Data security techniques
- Virtualization technology security
- Cloud and wireless security
- Risk assessment tools
- Basics of first response and forensics
- Indicators of Compromise, Attack, and Exposures (IoC, IoA, IoE)
- Threat intelligence capabilities
- Log management
- Endpoint security
- Firewall solutions
- IDS/IPS technologies
- Network Authentication, Authorization, Accounting (AAA)
Course Outline
- 1. Governance and Risk Management
- Define, Implement, Manage, and Maintain an Information Security Governance Program
- Information Security Drivers
- Establishing an information security management structure
- Laws/Regulations/Standards as drivers of Organizational Policy/Standards/Procedures
- Managing an enterprise information security compliance program
- Introduction to Risk Management
- 2. Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management
- Information Security Controls
- Compliance Management
- Guidelines, Good and Best Practices
- Audit Management
- 3. Security Program Management and Operations
- Program Management
- Operations Management
- 4. Information Security Core Competencies
- Access Control
- Physical Security
- Network Security
- Wireless Security
- Endpoint Protection
- Application Security
- Encryption Technologies
- Virtualization Security
- Cloud Computing Security
- Transformative Technologies
- 5. Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management
- Strategic Planning
- Designing, Developing, and Maintaining an Enterprise Information Security Program
- Understanding the Enterprise Architecture (EA)
- Finance
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- 6. EC-Council Exam Review
- Exam Structure
- Exam Registration Process
- Time Management
- Topics and Concepts
Intended Audience
The CCISO is for information security executives trying to be CISOs through improving their skills and learning to align information security programs with business goals and objectives. This program also supports existing CISOs to enhance their technical and management skills, as well as business procedures.
Prerequisites
The CCISO certification is not an entry-level program. To qualify for the program and examination, you must have a minimum of 5 years of prior experience in at least three of the five domains.
Follow-On Courses
OUR EC-COUNCIL AWARDS AND ACCREDITATIONS
Not only are we an EC-Council Accredited Training Center on a global level, but we have also received the EC-Council Circle of Excellence for three years running. We also employ EC-Council award-winning Circle of Excellence instructors! As a result, your EC-Council training experience will be both superior and successful.
Accredited Training Center
Due to our expertise in security-based training, we deliver Authorized EC-Council Official Curriculum classes due to being an Accredited Training Center
Academic Training Partner
Through our university partnerships we are an EC-Council Accredited Academic Training partner. We strive to achieve academic excellence!
Circle of Excellence
We are honored to have received the EC-Council Circle of Excellence! This award is also coupled with a multi-year EC-Council Circle of Excellence instructor. A winning combination!
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Subject: Request for Cybersecurity Certifications training from Applied Technology Academy
[Decision Maker Name],
I'm writing to request time and budget approval to complete Applied Technology Academy's course, EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) Training. The information below outlines how this training benefits our organization, the tasks I'll be able to perform after completing it, and relevant cost and funding details.
Course Description
The C|CISO aims to bridge the gap between the executive management knowledge that CISOs need and the technical knowledge that many aspiring CISOs have. This can be a crucial gap as a practitioner endeavors to move from mid-management to upper, executive management roles. Much of this is traditionally learned as on the job training, but the CCISO Training Program can be the key to a successful transition to the highest ranks of information security management. Applied Technology Academy is an award-winning, SBA-certified woman-owned training provider (est. 2008) whose instructors are active practitioners; the course is hands-on with virtual labs and a learn-by-doing methodology.
Course Objectives
Once I've completed the course, I'll have hands-on, job-ready skills in cybersecurity certifications that I can apply immediately to our work.
Expected Organizational Benefits
After completing this course, I will be better equipped to apply these skills directly to our projects, reduce our reliance on outside expertise, strengthen our team's capabilities, and share what I learn with colleagues.
Expected Cost & Funding
Course fee: [request an itemized quote at the link below]. Applied Technology Academy supports multiple funding paths that may reduce or cover this cost: GSA MAS purchasing and government purchase orders, military credentialing funding (Army CA, AF COOL, CG COOL), VA GI Bill and VR&E, ATA Flexible Spending, and student financing. Private team cohorts are available if colleagues should attend with me.
Conclusion
This training provides practical, hands-on experience I can apply immediately to strengthen our work in cybersecurity certifications. Additional course information is available at https://appliedtechnologyacademy.com/ec-council-training/certified-chief-information-security-officer-cciso-training/.
Thank you for your consideration,
[Your Name]
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