Course Outline

  • Fundamentals of information security and the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
  • Information security compliance programs, risk management, and security architecture and design
  • Security controls, incident management, and change management for government operations
  • Information security awareness, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement in public sector environments
  • Certification exam

The PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) exam meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

  • Fundamental concepts of information security for government agencies
  • The role of a CISO in an information security program within public sector organizations
  • Selecting and implementing a security compliance program, risk management strategies, and security architecture and design for government entities
  • Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management in the public sector
  • Fostering an information security culture, monitoring, measuring, and improving information security programs for government agencies

After successfully passing the exam, you can apply for one of the credentials listed below. You will receive the certificate once you meet all the requirements related to the selected credential.

The requirements for PECB Chief Information Security Officer certifications are as follows:

Credential

Exam

Professional Experience

CISOMS Project Experience

Other Requirements

PECB Certified Information Security Officer

PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam

None

None

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

PECB Certified Chief Information Security Officer

PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam

Five years, including two years of work experience in information security for government

Project activities: a total of 300 hours

Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

Effective information security practices for a CISO should adhere to best information security management practices, encompassing the following key aspects:

  • Developing security business and communication practices for government agencies
  • Establishing information security objectives and metrics for public sector operations
  • Ensuring that the organization complies with relevant information security laws and regulations for government entities
  • Enforcing adherence to information security practices and building a strong security culture within the public sector

Requirements

The primary requirement for participating in this training course is possessing a foundational understanding of information security principles and concepts for government.
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