Course Overview:
The CISO role goes beyond expertise in information security. It relates technology and security needs to the overall vision and business goals of an organization.
While the daily role varies, skills for this position fall into three distinct areas:
- Risk and compliance management
- Technical IT expertise
- Communication and leadership skills
Exam Information:
- The exam comprises 100 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (70 out of 100 correct) to pass the exam.
- Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.
- The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes (90 Minutes).
- No external sources of information may be accessed during the exam via ProctorU. Further details of the materials permitted are provided:
- Identification Proof
- If a candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for the third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
- The exam can be taken any number of times.
- The Certified Information Security Officer (CISO)™ is valid for life.
