CCISOEC Council Certified Information Security Officer
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Overview
What is CCISO?
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer explicitly targets current and aspiring CISOs and is thus one of the few certifications that consistently addresses the interface between security strategy and business leadership. EC-Council has occupied a meaningful niche with the CCISO: the five domains cover executive management, risk, governance, finance, and strategic program development. In market perception, however, CCISO stands well behind CISSP – the number of explicitly requested CCISO positions is low. EC-Council enjoys respect in academic and US government circles, but is viewed somewhat critically in the European community. For candidates on the path to CISO position, CCISO is a useful complement, not as a standalone credential.
Quick facts
Key details
Cost, prerequisites, exam & renewal
Cost over 5 years
Prerequisites
5 years of experience in at least 3 of the 5 CCISO domains. Official training can partially substitute for experience.
Exam format
150 multiple-choice questions, 2.5 hours, proctored. Passing score: 72%.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years. 120 ECE credits over 3 years + annual AMF (100 USD).
Classification
CertMap score and matching roles
Rating
Matching NICE roles
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