Chief Information Security Officer CISO

Overview:

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

This training program equips participants with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). It focuses on strategic cybersecurity leadership, risk management, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

• Develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals.

• Lead and manage cybersecurity teams to safeguard organizational assets.

• Conduct risk assessments and establish robust security controls.

• Communicate cybersecurity risks and strategies to senior management and stakeholders effectively.

• Prepare for the certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• Current and aspiring Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs).

• Senior IT Managers and Directors.

• Cybersecurity Professionals aiming for leadership roles.

• Risk and Compliance Managers.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to CISO Role and Responsibilities:

• Overview of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role.

• Importance of cybersecurity leadership in modern organizations.

• Responsibilities and expectations of a CISO.

• Relationship between cybersecurity and business strategy.

• Ethical considerations and professional standards for CISOs.

Unit 2:

Cybersecurity Governance and Frameworks:

• Implementing cybersecurity governance frameworks ( NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO/IEC 27001).

• Establishing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

• Roles and responsibilities of cybersecurity governance committees.

• Compliance requirements and regulatory frameworks ( GDPR, HIPAA).

• Continuous monitoring and auditing of cybersecurity controls.

Unit 3:

Cyber Risk Management:

• Principles of cyber risk management and assessment.

• Conducting cybersecurity risk assessments and gap analysis.

• Developing risk mitigation strategies and action plans.

• Incident response planning and management.

• Business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Unit 4:

Leading Cybersecurity Teams:

• Building and leading high-performing cybersecurity teams.

• Talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies.

• Collaboration with IT, legal, and business units.

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

• Promoting a culture of cybersecurity awareness and accountability.

Unit 5:

Strategic Cybersecurity Planning and Execution:

• Developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational objectives.

• Budgeting and resource allocation for cybersecurity initiatives.

• Evaluating and selecting cybersecurity technologies and solutions.

• Measuring cybersecurity performance and effectiveness.

• Case studies and simulations of real-world cybersecurity challenges.

• Prepare for the certification exam.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.