C|CISO

EC-Council · Exam 712-50

Certified Chief Information

Security Officer

The world's only peer-to-peer C|CISO program — master strategic security governance, risk management, compliance, audit management, security program operations, core technical competencies, and executive-level strategic planning. Designed for current and aspiring CISOs and VPs of Security.

CISO Risk Management GRC Security Governance ISO 27001 NIST CSF COBIT Audit Management Third-Party Risk Strategic Planning GDPR Security Program

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C|CISO Program

Certified Chief Information Security Officer · 5 Domains

Governance and Risk Management

Domain 01

Information Security Controls, Compliance and Audit

Domain 02

Security Program Management and Operations

Domain 03

Information Security Core Competencies

Domain 04

Strategic Planning, Finance, Procurement and Third-Party Management

Domain 05

Domains

Full C|CISO syllabus

150

Questions

Multiple choice exam

2.5 Hours

Duration

Exam duration

24/7

Support

Expert guidance

Why C|CISO

The World's Premier CISO Certification

C|CISO is the world's first and only ANSI-accredited CISO certification — built by CISOs for CISOs. Peer-to-peer learning, executive-level content, and real practitioner knowledge at every step.

Peer-to-Peer Learning

Exclusive community of CISOs and senior security executives sharing real-world strategies — not just theory.

Executive-Level Content

Curriculum designed by and for CISOs — real practitioner knowledge, not a theoretical course, covering every executive challenge.

EC-Council Elite

C|CISO is the world's first and only CISO certification program endorsed by ANSI — the most prestigious CISO credential globally.

Career Apex

Average C|CISO earns ₹80L–₹2Cr+ annually; opens Board-level advisory roles and CISO-track leadership positions.

Skills You'll Gain

The Complete C|CISO Executive Skill Set

From governance frameworks to strategic planning and third-party risk — every skill area from the 712-50 exam syllabus at CISO level.

Security Governance

NIST CSF, ISO 27001, COBIT 2019, ITIL v4, COSO ERM, Board-level security reporting and KPIs/KRIs.

Risk Management

Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk appetite/tolerance, risk treatment strategies, OpenFAIR.

Compliance & Audit

NIST 800-53, CIS Controls v8, SOC 1/2/3, gap analysis, continuous compliance monitoring, regulatory mapping.

Regulatory Landscape

GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, PCI DSS, FISMA, CCPA — compliance obligations, CISO legal responsibilities and liability.

Security Program Management

Building security teams, budget planning, MSSP oversight, SOC governance, vulnerability management programs.

Core Technical Competencies

Network security architecture, IAM strategy, zero trust, cloud security, data classification, encryption/key management.

Strategic Planning

CISO roadmap development, security business case and ROI, 3–5 year security strategy, Board communication.

Vendor & Third-Party Risk

VRM program, third-party security assessments, supply chain risk, SLA management, M&A due diligence.

Security Finance

Capital vs. operational expenditure, security budget cycles, procurement processes, security budget models.

Metrics & Dashboards

Cybersecurity metrics, CISO dashboards, KPIs/KRIs for security programs, executive and Board-level reporting.

Incident Response Governance

IR program governance, BCP/DR oversight, incident response playbooks, post-incident review processes.

Security Awareness

Security awareness and training programs, physical security, security project management, culture building.

Who Should Enroll

C|CISO Is for Senior Security Leaders

Whether you are a sitting CISO formalising your experience or a VP of Security stepping up to the C-suite, C|CISO gives you the most respected CISO credential on the planet.

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Sitting CISOs

Current CISOs who want to formalise their experience and gain the most respected CISO credential globally.

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VP / Director Security

Senior security leaders who are 1–2 steps from the CISO role and need to demonstrate C-suite readiness.

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Security Consultants

Senior consultants and advisors who advise organisations on security governance and strategy at board level.

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IT Directors

Experienced IT directors transitioning into dedicated security leadership and CISO-track roles.

Your C|CISO Career Apex Roadmap

C|CISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer Start Here

Start here — Exam 712-50

C|CISO Board Advisory EC-Council Board

Board-level recognition for senior C|CISO holders

CISO Council Membership CISO Council

Global community of elite security leaders

C|CISO is a career apex certification — the pinnacle of information security leadership.

Tools & Technologies

Archer RSA

ServiceNow GRC

MetricStream

NIST CSF Navigator

COBIT 2019 Framework

ISO 27001 Toolkit

PCI DSS Self-Assessment

GDPR Compliance Tools

Risk Register Templates

OpenFAIR

Splunk for CISO Dashboards

Board-Level Reporting Templates

Vendor Risk Assessment Tools

BCP/DR Platforms

Security Budget Models

CIS Controls v8