EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) v. 4
Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) is executive-focused, designed specifically to train and certify leaders who are responsible for developing and leading an organization’s cybersecurity strategy.
Description
The C|CISO program ensures participants gain not only a deep understanding of cybersecurity but also the leadership, financial, and strategic planning skills necessary to succeed in an executive role.
C|CISO prepares leaders to integrate AI into cybersecurity risk management, compliance, forecasting, and governance with accountability and transparency.
Earning the C|CISO credential demonstrates that you are equipped to align security strategies, AI
security strategies with business goals, effectively manage enterprise risks, and communicate with
boards and executive leadership.
C|CISO v4 equips you to:
- Leverage AI for governance, compliance, and security monitoring.
- Build skills in AI-enabled risk management, auditing, and strategic planning.
- Help leaders develop AI security strategies aligned with global standards and frameworks.
- Ensure AI is integrated securely into enterprise operations while maintaining business continuity.
- Lead AI adoption securely and responsibly.
- Address emerging regulatory requirements for AI usage across multiple jurisdictions.
- Equip CISOs to balance innovation and risk while guiding AI adoption within the enterprise.
- Prepare leaders to communicate AI risks effectively to boards and executives, strengthening organizational trust.
Who should take:
- Aspiring CISOs and security leaders
- Security managers and architects
- GRC, risk, and compliance professionals
- CTOs and technical leaders moving into executive roles
- Consultants preparing for board or advisory positions
Prerequisites
Prerequisites & Eligibility Requirements
The CCISO v4 certification is an executive‑level credential and is not entry‑level. EC‑Council enforces formal eligibility requirements before a candidate is allowed to sit for the exam.
Experience required (mandatory):
5 years of information security management experience
- Self‑study: 5 years in all 5 CCISO domains
- With official training: 5 years in any 3 of 5 domains [ciso.eccouncil.org]
Eligibility approval:
EC‑Council Exam Eligibility Application must be approved before sitting the exam
If you don’t meet experience yet:
Associate CCISO option available (earn full CCISO once experience is met) [ciso.eccouncil.org]
Other requirements:
- Agree to EC‑Council Code of Ethics
- Experience waivers available (max 3 years per domain) for certain degrees/certifications
