EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Training

The EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) certification
is a globally recognized executive program designed to shape senior cybersecurity professionals
into strategic leaders who can align security initiatives with business objectives.

Developed by an international advisory board of seasoned CISOs, this course blends technical expertise
with business acumen, governance, risk, and leadership skills essential for modern information security executives.

It equips participants to design, lead, and manage enterprise-wide information security programs,
combining technical understanding with strategic management and financial planning.

The EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) is not just a certification —
it is the definitive credential for executive cybersecurity leadership.

Graduates of this program demonstrate mastery in aligning information security with organizational strategy,
managing risk, and leading teams to protect enterprise assets in a dynamic threat landscape.

With C|CISO, you move beyond technical proficiency to become a strategic, board-level security leader
capable of shaping the future of cybersecurity governance and resilience.

Bilginç IT Academy is an Official Accredited Training Partner of EC-Council, delivering EC-Council-authorized cybersecurity trainings and certification programs globally.

To be eligible for the C|CISO certification exam, candidates must:

• Possess at least 5 years of experience in three or more of the five C|CISO domains.

• Submit an exam eligibility application to EC-Council.

Candidates without the required experience may pursue the EC-Council Information Security Manager (EISM) credential
and later upgrade to C|CISO upon meeting the eligibility criteria.

Domain 1 – Governance, Policy, Legal & Compliance

• Developing and managing security governance frameworks

• Regulatory compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2)

• Risk management and audit processes

• Building and enforcing corporate information security policies

Domain 2 – Security Controls, Audit Management & Risk Frameworks

• Designing and managing security control frameworks

• Control objectives, assurance methods, and effectiveness evaluation

• Security audits and continuous improvement practices

Domain 3 – Security Program & Operations Management

• The CISO’s operational role and project leadership

• Integrating security into change management, development, and operations

• Information security project governance and resource allocation

Domain 4 – Technical Security Management

• Network, system, and application security management

• Access control, encryption, and data protection

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCP/DRP)

• Vulnerability management, penetration testing, and forensics

• Threat intelligence and incident response coordination

Domain 5 – Strategic Planning & Financial Management

• Aligning cybersecurity with enterprise strategy and risk appetite

• Developing KPIs, KRIs, and performance dashboards

• Budget forecasting, ROI calculation, and cost-benefit analysis

• Vendor management and security within contracts

• Emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes