C|CISO v4 Training – Certified Chief Information Security Officer
C|CISO v4 prepares security leaders to operate as a CISO at board and executive level. It covers governance, risk and compliance, AI and emerging technologies, leadership and executive presence, and financial and vendor management. The five-day course runs as a live online class, in person in Casablanca or on-site at your organization, in French or English.
The essentials
Publisher : EC-Council
Certification : Certified Chief Information Security Officer v4 (C|CISO)
Duration : 5 days (35 h)
Level : Expert / executive
Formats : Live virtual class · In-person in Casablanca · On-site (intra-company)
Languages : French or English
Exam facts : 150 MCQs · 2.5 h · cut score 60–85% depending on exam form · eligibility application required
Exam voucher: included or optional depending on the package — contact us.
Build a security strategy aligned with business goals
Run a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) programme
Oversee the adoption of AI, automation and emerging technologies
Communicate with the executive committee and the board
Build and defend a security budget
Manage vendors and third-party risk
Lead security teams with professional integrity
Program
Information security governance and strategy
Governance frameworks, policies and metrics
Alignment with business strategy
Risk management, compliance and GRC
Risk assessment and treatment
Regulations, standards and audit
AI, automation and emerging technologies
AI governance and related risks
Automating security operations
Leadership, ethics and executive presence
Communicating with leadership
Team management and security culture
Financial management and vendor governance
Budgeting, return on investment, procurement
Contracts and third-party risk
Prerequisites
For the full credential: at least five years of experience in three of the five C|CISO domains, confirmed through an eligibility application
Otherwise: two years in one domain, or a CISSP, CISM or CISA, for the Associate C|CISO route
Target audience
Current and aspiring CISOs
CIOs, CTOs and chief digital officers
Security directors and managers
Security architects and governance or compliance leads
Chief AI officers responsible for related risks
The exam
The C|CISO exam has 150 multiple-choice questions to answer in 2.5 hours. The cut score ranges from 60% to 85% depending on the exam form. Before the exam, EC-Council must approve your experience: five years in three of the five domains after authorised training. Candidates who do not yet meet these conditions can aim for Associate C|CISO and then progress to the full credential. Renewal rules are set by EC-Council.
Preparation tips
Prepare your eligibility application before the course to save time
Link each domain to a real situation in your organisation
Train yourself to think like an executive: business risk and cost before technology
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How much experience do I need for C|CISO?
With authorised training, five years in three of the five domains. If you are not there yet, Associate C|CISO is open with two years in one domain or a CISSP, CISM or CISA.
What is new in v4?
Version 4 reorganises the programme into five domains, with a full domain on AI, automation and emerging technologies, and another on leadership and executive presence.
C|CISO or CISSP?
CISSP validates broad technical and managerial security knowledge. C|CISO focuses on the executive role: strategy, budget and the board. A CISSP holder can also use it to qualify for the Associate route.
What is Associate C|CISO?
It is the entry route for candidates who do not yet have the required experience. It replaced the former EISM certification in June 2023 and lets you progress to full C|CISO later.
Is the course technical?
Not very. It assumes a strong security background, but the discussion is mainly about strategy, risk, finance and management.