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EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) training and exam prep - the executive credential for security leadership, DoD 8570/8140 approved for senior roles and ANAB accredited.
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EC-Council's Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) is an executive-level certification for security leadership. Unlike certifications that centre on technologies and controls, CCISO is about leadership decisions - governance, risk appetite, board communication, security program management, and turning security into measurable business value. It was written by practising CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs, and covers five domains: governance and risk; security controls and audit management; security program management and operations; information security core competencies; and strategic planning, finance, procurement and vendor management. The certification is earned by one exam: 150 multiple-choice, scenario-based questions in 2.5 hours (150 minutes), with remote proctoring available. The questions test judgment and analysis, not memory. EC-Council uses a form-dependent cut score (commonly 60%-85%), and every applicant must pass an exam covering all five domains.
As organisations elevate cybersecurity to the board, demand for qualified Chief Information Security Officers is rising. CCISO is built for that destination: it validates executive security leadership - governance, risk, program management, strategy and finance - and is DoD 8570/8140 approved for senior security positions. It is the leadership capstone above the technical certifications, and a natural next step for experienced security managers moving into the C-suite.
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CCISO is for senior security professionals moving into, or already in, leadership: - Chief Information Security Officers and aspiring CISOs - VPs / Heads / Directors of Information Security - Senior security managers and program leaders - Governance, risk and compliance leaders - Senior security executives in government, military or defence contracting
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How to earn it:
1. Prepare with a CCISO executive exam-prep course - that is what we provide.
2. Submit the EC-Council Exam Eligibility Application and gain approval.
3. Purchase the exam voucher and sit the exam: 150 scenario-based multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours, remo...
The EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) certification validates your ability to lead and manage enterprise-wide information security programs from a strategic and executive perspective. The exam assesses your knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance, information security strategy, security operations, business continuity, financial management, and executive leadership. Understanding the exam structure and certification requirements can help you plan your preparation effectively and build confidence before the assessment. This section explains the exam pattern, question format, duration, certification requirements, executive-level assessment areas, and other important details you should know before taking the EC-Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) exam.
Exam details verified on 16 August 2026. The CCISO exam is 150 scenario-based multiple-choice questions in 2.5 hours. EC-Council uses a form-dependent cut score (commonly 60%-85%), and every applicant must pass an exam covering all five domains. It is valid 3 years with annual maintenance (120 ECE credits plus fees). The voucher is commonly listed at US$999 after approval (some cite ~US$1,199), plus a $100 application fee (self-study). Confirm current details and pricing at eccouncil.org, and confirm the DoD status at the DoD Cyber Exchange.
CCISO is aimed at senior security professionals heading for, or already in, leadership: - CISOs and aspiring CISOs - VPs / Heads / Directors of Information Security - Senior security managers and program leaders - Governance, risk and compliance leaders It is a senior credential with strict eligibility (five years' experience across the domains). If you do not yet meet the experience requirement, ask us about the training route (five years in three domains) or the Associate C|CISO (EISM) path. If you are earlier in your technical career, our CEH, CND, CHFI, CSA, ECIH and CPENT courses build the foundation that leads here.
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