Course Description
The Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)™ is in charge of overseeing the security of information, cybersecurity, and managing IT risks. They use established frameworks for information security and risk management that are widely accepted in the industry.
The CCertified Information Security Officer (CISO)™ is a high-level executive responsible for managing the organization's information security. They ensure that all IT systems and information are protected according to the company's objectives. The CISO™ role involves more than just knowledge of information security; it also involves aligning technology and security with the overall vision and goals of the organization.
Although the day-to-day tasks of a CISO™ can vary, the required skills generally fall into three main categories:
1. Managing risks and ensuring compliance with regulations.
2. Having technical expertise in IT.
3. Possessing strong communication and leadership skills.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the Project Management Certification (PMC), candidates demonstrate the ability to:
Module 1 - Governance (Policy, Legal, and Compliance)
- Information Security Management Program
- Defining an Information Security Governance Program
- Regulatory and Legal Compliance
- Risk Management
Module 2 - IS Management Controls and Auditing Management
- Designing, deploying, and managing security controls
- Understanding security controls types and objectives
- Implementing control assurance frameworks
- Understanding the audit management process
Module 3 - Security Program Management & Operations
- The role of the CISO™
- Information Security Projects
- Integration of security requirements into other operational processes (change management, version control, disaster recovery, etc.)
- Domain 4: Information Security Core Concepts
Module 4 - Information Security Core Concepts
- Access Controls
- Physical Security
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning
- Network Security
- Threat and Vulnerability Management
- Application Security
- System Security
- Encryption
- Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Testing
- Computer Forensics and Incident Response
Module 5 - Strategic Planning, Finance, & Vendor Management
- Security Strategic Planning
- Alignment with business goals and risk tolerance
- Security emerging trends
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Financial Planning
- Development of business cases for security
- Analyzing, forecasting, and developing a capital expense budget
- Analyzing, forecasting, and developing an operating expense budget
- Return on Investment (ROI) and cost-benefit analysis
- Vendor management
- Integrating security requirements into the contractual agreement and procurement process
Certification Validity & Renewal
The Project Management Certification (PMC) issued by GIPMC is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with modern project practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Renewal Process Includes:
- Completion of defined continuing professional development or knowledge refresh requirements
- Successful renewal assessment or verification, as applicable
- Submission of renewal application before certification expiry
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.