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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Build the skills to work as a Chief Information Security Officer: lead information security strategy at executive level, aligned with business objectives.

5 daysof training
Manager (exec.)executive level
FR · ES · ENlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • Professionals aspiring to a CISO role
  • Security managers who want to make the leap to executive leadership
  • Consultants who advise executive management on security
  • vCISOs and security directors

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified CISO credential
  • A strategic and executive vision of information security
  • The ability to align security with business objectives
  • The governance, risk and leadership skills of a CISO

Course programme

The CISO role
  • Security governance and alignment with business objectives
  • Security strategy and programme
Risk management and compliance
  • Risk management at executive level
  • Regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA, GDPR)
Operations and resilience
  • Managing security operations and incidents
  • Continuity and resilience
Leadership and communication
  • Team leadership and communication with the board
  • Budget and metrics
Certification exam
  • Review and mock exam
  • Official CISO exam

Exam, credits & certification

3 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
31 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits awarded by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issuance of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certified CISO” credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first one plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing on the first try is no longer a pressure. The CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. I don't approach standards theoretically: I apply them day to day with real clients — that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP

Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
No formal prerequisite is required to take the course. A prior background in the field helps, but is not mandatory.
In which language is the exam taken?
The official PECB exam for this course is available in French, Spanish and English. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you as well as possible.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first one plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. A failure therefore doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare the exam together with mock exams so you arrive with confidence.
Do I need prior experience?
This is an executive-level course. Experience in information security or GRC is recommended. If you come from a technical role and want to make the leap to leadership, it's ideal.

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