Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)
Overview
The Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) certification by GAQM prepares senior professionals to lead the information security function of an organisation. It focuses on the strategy, governance and board-level communication that define the modern security officer role.
The program develops the leadership dimensions of security: building strategy and risk appetite, governing security investment, managing compliance and demonstrating value to executives and the board.
Course Content
- The CISO role and security leadership
- Security strategy, operating model and investment planning
- Enterprise risk management and risk-appetite definition
- Compliance, audit readiness and regulatory engagement
- Security culture, awareness and workforce enablement
- Crisis management, board reporting and security metrics
Targeted Audience
- Security officers and heads of security
- Managers preparing for CISO-level responsibility
- Audit and risk leaders accountable for security outcomes
- Candidates preparing for the GAQM CISO certification
Exam Registration & Certification
The Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) certification is awarded by the Global Association for Quality Management (GAQM) after passing the corresponding certification examination. As an accredited GAQM test center, our academy handles the exam registration and administration for our candidates.
Each GAQM exam voucher includes two attempts, so candidates who do not pass on the first attempt may retake the exam with their second attempt. Once passed, the certification is valid for life and does not require renewal.
- Review the certification syllabus and exam objectives.
- Register for the Certified Information Security Officer (CISO) exam with our academy and book your preferred exam date and time.
- Prepare using the recommended study materials, e-course and practice questions.
- Sit the computer-based exam at our academy (we are an accredited GAQM test center).
- Pass the exam to earn your GAQM certification, which is valid for life.