EC-Council Chief Information Security Officer

Length 5 days
Price NZD 6130 exc GST
Version 4
Inclusions Exam voucher

Course overview

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Why study this course

Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) is executive-focused, designed specifically to train and certify leaders who are responsible for developing and leading an organisation’s cybersecurity strategy.

The C|CISO program ensures participants gain not only a deep understanding of cybersecurity but also the leadership, financial, and strategic planning skills necessary to succeed in an executive role. C|CISO prepares leaders to integrate AI into cybersecurity risk management, compliance, forecasting, and governance with accountability and transparency.

Earning the C|CISO credential demonstrates that you are equipped to align security strategies, AI security strategies with business goals, effectively manage enterprise risks, and communicate with boards and executive leadership.

C|CISO v4 equips you to:

Align cybersecurity with business objectives
Lead AI governance, compliance, and risk strategy
Communicate effectively with boards and executives
Manage enterprise-wide security programs and budgets
Earning C|CISO proves you are ready for C-suite and board-facing security leadership.

The C|CISO program is a first-of-its-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.

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What you’ll learn

Leverage AI for governance, compliance, and security monitoring
Build skills in AI-enabled risk management, auditing, and strategic planning
Help leaders develop AI security strategies aligned with global standards and frameworks
Ensure AI is integrated securely into enterprise operations while maintaining business continuity
Lead AI adoption securely and responsibly
Address emerging regulatory requirements for AI usage across multiple jurisdictions
Equip CISOs to balance innovation and risk while guiding AI adoption within the enterprise
Prepare leaders to communicate AI risks effectively to boards and executives, strengthening organisational trust

EC-Council at Lumify Work

The International Council of E-Commerce Consultants (EC-Council) is a member-based organisation that certifies individuals in various e-business and information security skills. It is the owner and creator of the world famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), EC-Council Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) and Licensed Penetration Tester (LPT) certifications and cyber security courses. Lumify Work is the partner of choice for EC-Council in Australia.

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Who is the course for?

The Chief Information Security Officer course is designed for security management roles such as:

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Offier
Chief Technical Officer
Security Manager / Director / Auditor / Consultant / Sys Engineer

The C|CISO is also suitable for those in current security management roles, who hold CISSP®, CISM®, or CISA® qualifications.

Course subjects

The Five C|CISO Domains:

Governance, Risk Management, Security, Compliance, and Privacy, and Audit Management
Organisational Executive Leadership
Information Security Controls, Security Program Management & Operations
Information Security Core Competencies
Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management

Key Skills You’ll gain:

1. Information Security Governance & Strategy

Understand the fundamentals of information security governance and its alignment with business goals
Learn how to design and implement strategic security programs across enterprises
Build and manage an effective governance structure and hierarchy within security organisations
Gain expertise in building and managing enterprise-wide security programs and architectures
Prepare for modern cybersecurity leadership challenges by blending technical expertise, executive strategy, and AI-driven innovation

2. Risk Management, Compliance & GRC

Develop skills in risk management fundamentals, including quantitative and qualitative analysis
Gain expertise in threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment frameworks (ISO 27005, NIST, etc.)
Understand global compliance and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS, DPDP Act, EU AI Act)
Gain exposure to security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT, MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust, etc.)
Learn how to establish and manage audit programs, leveraging GRC tools and AI-driven auditing

3. AI, Automation & Emerging Technologies

Learn the evolving role of the CISO in the AI era and how to leverage AI responsibly
Understand how to integrate AI into risk management, predictive modeling, and compliance monitoring
Learn how to embed fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI adoption
Apply AI-powered predictive budgeting and forecasting for cybersecurity programs
Learn how to apply AI and NLP tools for automated contract analysis and vendor scoring

4. Leadership, Ethics & Executive Presence

Master leadership principles, including executive presence, board communication, and stakeholder management
Develop emotional, social, and cultural intelligence for effective leadership in global enterprises
Learn how to lead inclusive, cross-functional, and virtual cybersecurity teams
Gain insights into succession planning, talent development, and mentoring practices for cybersecurity leaders
Understand ethical and responsible leadership, including AI ethics and governance board participation
Develop resilience and adaptability as a cybersecurity leader in uncertain environments

5. Financial Management & Vendor Governance

Learn budgeting, financial planning, and ROI assessment of cybersecurity investments
Understand CAPEX vs. OPEX strategies and apply cost-benefit analysis methods to security initiatives
Develop strong vendor management and procurement strategies, including SLA, MSA, and T&C design
Manage third-party risks, contract lifecycles, and SLA breach detection using AI-driven alerts

6. Security Operations, SOC & Incident Management

Gain knowledge of security program operations, monitoring frameworks, and performance measurement
Understand secure architecture for AI/ML pipelines, APIs, and SOC automation
Learn how to integrate AI into SIEM/SOAR and SOC operations for real-time incident response
Learn incident response, digital forensics, and AI-driven threat intelligence and forensic strategies

7. Technical & Architecture Foundations

Build expertise in network, endpoint, cloud, and application security core competencies
Implement Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and application security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST)
Master enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, SABSA, FEAF) with AI-driven traceability

8. Privacy, Awareness & Security Culture

Gain knowledge of data privacy concepts, privacy impact assessments, and global data protection laws
Build effective crisis communication and security awareness strategies using AI-personalised campaigns
Learn how to build organisational security culture and influence behaviors effectively

Prerequisites

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

CCISO Certification Exam Eligibility

To take the CCISO examination, candidates must provide proof that they have five years of experience in at least three of the five domains. A training course is required if a candidate has five years of experience in three or four of the CCISO domains. If the candidate has five years of experience in all five domains, the training course is not required. Experience waivers are available for some industry-accepted credentials and higher education within the field of information security. Waivers can be used for a maximum of three years of experience for each domain.

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