Certified Chief Information Security Officer Associate C|CISO

Through the C|CISO program, EC-Council will transfer the knowledge of seasoned professionals to you, the next generation of leadership, by focusing on the most critical competencies required to develop and maintain a successful information security portfolio. The C|CISO program is a first-ofits-kind training and certification course that aims to produce cybersecurity executives of the highest caliber and ethics. The C|CISO curriculum—developed by seasoned CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs—takes an executive management viewpoint that incorporates both information security management principles and general technical knowledge.

Professional experience is required for entry into this certification program. Candidates must meet the basic C|CISO requirements in order to take the certification examination.

The Five C|CISO Domains

C|CISOs exhibit their knowledge and experience within five core domains:

• Governance and risk management (policy, legal, 1 and compliance)
• Information security controls, compliance, and audit management
• Security program management and operations
• Information security core competencies
• Strategic planning, finance, procurement, and vendor management

Why the Associate C|CISO Certification

• Stay Ahead of the Curve: Cybersecurity professionals can prepare themselves for future leadership roles by identifying the positions that will fill the gap between their current career and what they need to be an executive security professional.
• Gain a Leader’s Perspective: Candidates are empowered to identify, communicate, and manage information security risks within their organizations through a comprehensive understanding of the key elements of information security portfolio management.
• Increase Employability: Associate CICISOS can demonstrate to potential employers that they have a strong, foundational understanding of information security management, resulting in a broader range of career opportunities and career prospects.
• Gain Recognition: The Associate CICISO program is directly derived from the Certified CISO certification program, which is a globally recognized and highly respected industry certification. This certification enables professionals to learn and leverage the Certified CISO knowledge. Learn from
• Seasoned Experts: The program offers access to industry experts, allowing participants to learn from and network with seasoned professionals using the same courseware and training program that is delivered to Certified CISO candidates with deeper security experience.

Who is it for?

The Associate CCISO certification is suitable for all cybersecurity professionals who possess either a minimum of 2 or more years of experience in any of the Certified CISO domains or currently hold certifications such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP (any of them) can apply for the certification.

Exam Details

The Associate CICISO exam assesses candidates across two cognitive levels:

• Level 1 – Knowledge-based questions, which assess the applicant’s ability to recall memorized facts. These questions are straightforward and often ask for basic definitions or standards.
• Level 2 – Application-based questions, which assess the applicant’s ability to understand and apply a given concept. These questions require the applicant to demonstrate their understanding of a concept and how it can be applied in different scenario.

The exam is subject to the following

• conditions: 150 multiple-choice questions
• 2-hour time limit
• A minimum passing score of 70%

Eligibility

Have at least 2 years of technical or management experience in any of the following domains:

• Governance and Risk Management • Information Security Controls, Compliance, and Audit Management • Security Program Management and Operations
• Information Security Core Competencies
• Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management

OR

• Hold any of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, or CISA