CCISO — Certified Chief Information Security Officer
EC-Council's executive-level security leadership certification targeting current and aspiring CISOs. Covers security governance, program management, strategic planning, financial management, audit oversight, and executive communication — the full operational scope of a CISO role. DoD 8140 approved which is its strongest selling point. Requires documented senior security management experience for full certification. EC-Council's reputation is mixed in the practitioner community but CCISO has genuine employer recognition and DoD approval that makes it valuable for practitioners targeting CISO roles, particularly in government and contractor environments. Often pursued alongside CISSP or CISM rather than as a replacement.
| Issuer | EC-Council |
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| Level | expert |
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| Domains | Oversight & Leadership, Security Architecture & Engineering |
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| Practical weight | 25% |
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| Cost (USD) | 999 |
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| Renewal | 3 years |
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| DoD 8140 | Yes |
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| Skills | security_governance, security_program_management, strategic_planning_security, financial_management_security, audit_management, project_management_security, executive_communication |
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