HOW TO PREPARE FOR CCISO

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CCISO Certification

• The CCISO stands for the Certified chief
  information security officer. It is a high level
  of certification that is hosted by the
  EC-Council. CCISO certification aims to produce
  top-class information security executives for the
  industry. The exam content and course outline are
  developed by the high-level information security
  professionals and subject matter experts of the
  EC-Council. The certification focuses on
  technical knowledge and the application of
  information security management principles from
  an executive management point of view.
• In this section, we have thoroughly explained how
  to prepare for the CCISO exam and become an
  aspiring chief information security officer. But
  before moving ahead, let us understand the job
  profile and responsibilities of a chief
  information security officer.

• CCISO Certification

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Job profile and responsibilities of CISO

• The chief information security officer is a
  C-level position. They form a part of management
  in an organization.  CISO manages the
  organizations security posture and ensures that
  all critical information assets and IT
  environments are protected from possible cyber
  threats. To become a successful chief information
  security officer requires strong leadership,
  communication skills, and a thorough
  understanding of the IT infrastructure.
• Following are the responsibilities of a CISO
• Working with the executives and security teams to
  strengthen the security posture of the
  organization.
• Hiring security professionals.
• Ensures the coordination among multiple
  departments to maintain cyber hygiene.
• Organizing campaigns to raise awareness among
  employees about possible cyber attacks.

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• Planning the security budget of the organization.
• Ensuring all the software and security tools are
  updated.
• Handling security incidents and making
  post-recovery plans.
• Ensuring the safety of IOTs, managing enterprise
  risks, and establishing security analytics.

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CCISO Exam information

• There are 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on
  the CCISO exam. The time duration for the exam is
  two and a half hours.
• The passing score may vary from 60 to 80,
  depending on the difficulty level of questions
  asked in the examination.
• Domains covered in CCISO certification
• The CCISO certification covers these five
  domains. The percentage weight age of the domains
  in the examination is given in the brackets.
• Governance and risk management
• Information security controls, compliance, and
  audit management
• Security program management operations
• Information security core competencies
• Strategic planning, Finance, Procurement and
  vendor management

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Reasons to choose CCISO certification

• Accredited by ANSI
• The CCISO certification program hosted by
  EC-Council is recognized by the American National
  Standards Institute (ANSI).
• Developed and by the SMEs
• The CCISO executive board consists of security
  experts from prestigious universities, tech
  giants, and counseling firms who have shared
  their expertise and valuable information in
  outlining the content of this program to address
  the absence of administration in the Information
  security domain.
• Emphasizes on C-Level Management
• The CCISO program focuses on its five domains,
  ensuring that their goals line up with those of
  the NCWF and fulfill the needs of organizations
  and associations around the globe.

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Combines Technical Knowledge, Executive
Management, and Financial ManagementCCISO
focuses on providing technical expertise as well
as executive management and financial management
approach.Perceives the Significance of
Real-World ExperienceA chief information
security officer must have prior knowledge to
understand what to expect in this field.  The
CCISO Certification helps aspirants in getting a
holistic view of it. The CCISO training program
has multiple real-like scenarios faced by chief
information security officers worldwide. The
certification teaches them how to build up a
business progression plan for an organization.

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Recommended experience

• Those candidates who are not opting for any
  training must have five years of experience in
  each of the five domains of CCISO. The candidates
  have to verify the experience through the exam
  eligibility application.
• Candidates who have opted for training are
  required to have five years of experience in any
  three domains of the CCISO.
• The candidates who do not have prior experience
  can attend the EC-Councils information security
  management (EISM) certification and, after having
  experience, can apply for CCISO certification. 

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Preparation guide for the CCISO examination

• The CCISO exam requires a comprehensive
  methodological approach. The questions demand
  extensive thoughts and evaluation. Candidates can
  prepare for the CCISO exam in the following
  steps
• Understand the examination
• The first step is to understand the CCISO
  examination. Plenty of resources is available on
  the EC-Councils website, such as blogs and FAQs
  and exam breakdown. It is essential to understand
  the approach required to solve the problems asked
  in the examination. The CCISO exam tests
  candidates abilities with different learning
  levels.
• There are three levels tested in the examination.
• Level 1- knowledge In this level candidates
  ability to memorize facts is tested. The
  questions are based on the basic definitions,
  standards, and concrete facts.
• Level 2- Application Level 2 tests the
  candidates ability to understand the application
  of the given concepts.
• Level 3- analysis Level 3 tests a candidates
  ability to analyze and resolve problems using the
  given variables and context.
• Make a study plan
• pick a learning method that is best suitable for
  you. You can opt for self-learning or can select
  an exam preparation course from any EC-council
  accredited Centre. Make your study plan
  considering the factors such as time duration for
  exam preparation and how much you can afford on
  training and other study resources.

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Go through study material and guide

• Candidates who chose to sit for the examination
  without any training can purchase the CCISO body
  of knowledge that covers all five domains.
  Candidates can visit the official website and
  utilize CISO Library resources to read
  whitepapers and news related to the CCISO. The
  website also provides webinars and podcasts to
  beef up the understanding of professionals
  regarding CCISO certification.
• Purchase CCISO body of knowledge from here
• https//ciso.eccouncil.org/cciso-certification/cci
  so-training-study-options/
• Get access to the CISO Library resources from
  here
• https//ciso.eccouncil.org/ciso-resources/

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Study the domains of CCISO

• Study the five domains of the CCISO
  certification thoroughly. The domains covered by
  the certification with their percentage weightage
  in the examination are as follows
• Governance and risk management (25)
• Information security controls, compliance, and
  audit management (25)
• Security program management operations (20)
• Information security core competencies (15)
• Strategic planning, Finance, Procurement and
  vendor management (15)
• Check the domain details here https//ciso.eccoun
  cil.org/cciso-certification/cciso-domain-details/

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Self-assessment

• While preparing for the examination, it is vital
  to evaluate your progress at regular intervals.
  The regular self-assessment helps candidates
  understand the domains in which they are strong
  and the domains requiring more attention. It is
  recommended that candidates practice in a
  real-like exam environment as much as possible.
  Time is crucial in the examination as candidates
  have to attempt 150 questions in two and a half
  hours. Practicing time management enables
  candidates to keep themself calm during the
  examination.
• Test a quick self-assessment here
•  https//ciso.eccouncil.org/cciso-assessment/
• Final words
• CCISO certification is one of the most reputed
  training programs in the industry. It combines
  all the necessary components that are required to
  secure a c-level executive position in an
  organization. The certification emphasizes on
  delivering a high-level understanding of the
  technical knowledge and teaches how to implement
  this knowledge in the field. CCISO certification
  helps candidates in moving from mid-management
  level to the higher roles of information security
  management.

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Earn your CCISO certification with Infosec Train

• Infosec Train is a leading IT security training
  providers across the globe. Seek the assistance
  of our highly-skilled and certified trainers to
  tackle the CCISO examination. The trainers
  at InfoSec Train follow a comprehensive teaching
  methodology to equip candidates with the required
  technical knowledge and strong leadership skills.
• Join our CCISO training program to secure
  yourself a promising career as a chief
  information security officer.

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