ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificates

CISO

ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificates

ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificates (CISO)

Overview

The ISC2 CISO Leadership Certificates (CISO) are designed to help cybersecurity professionals advance their careers and excel in executive leadership roles. These certificates provide a pathway to the ISC2 CISSP certification while demonstrating a commitment to maintaining your skills through professional development.

The CISO certificates validate an individual’s ability to:

  • Lead high-performing cybersecurity teams.
  • Gain support for security initiatives.
  • Manage incident response and recovery.

Course Details

The CISO bundle includes four key certificates:

  1. Building a High-Performing Cybersecurity Team: Learn how to build and manage a talented cybersecurity team through best practices in hiring and recruitment.

  2. Purple Team Playbook: Understand the roles and responsibilities of red and blue teams, and how to combine them into an effective purple team.

  3. Gaining Support for Your Security Program: Manage stakeholder perspectives and perceptions to win support for your security initiatives.

  4. Incident Management: Preparation and Response: Prepare for and respond to security incidents, leveraging them as opportunities to improve your organization’s security posture.

Key Benefits:

  • Pathway to ISC2 CISSP certification.
  • Demonstrate commitment to maintaining your ISC2 certification.
  • Stay current with emerging cybersecurity leadership topics.
  • Earn CPE credits for maintaining your ISC2 certifications.

Exam Structure

To earn each CISO certificate, candidates must score 70% or higher on the final assessment. Learners have the flexibility to complete the full course or go directly to the assessment if they already possess the necessary knowledge.

Key Exam Requirements:

  • Passing score of 70% or higher on the final assessment.
  • Option to complete learning modules or take assessment only.

Who Should Take CISO?

The CISO certificates are ideal for:

  • Cybersecurity managers looking to advance their leadership skills.
  • Risk management specialists aiming for executive roles.
  • Security operations specialists focused on incident management.

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