Overview
The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) training, spearheaded by EC-Council, focuses on the most critical competencies required to develop and maintain a successful information security portfolio. The C|CISO training curriculum — developed by seasoned CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs — takes an executive management viewpoint that incorporates both information security management principles and general technical knowledge.
CISOs and other cybersecurity executives need deep experience to fulfil the expectations of the C-suite leadership role. The C|CISO training includes extensive real-world examples and input from current CISOs around the world. The program teaches students how to develop security portfolios for companies in various industries, create and use metrics to communicate risk to all levels within an organization, and align security services with business goals.
This course is designed for intermediate learners from a wide range of industries who want to advance their capabilities in the information security (cybersecurity) area.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
The C|CISO Exam Preparation Course covers the following topics:
General Examination Information
○ Domain 1: Governance, Risk and Compliance
○ Domain 2: Information Security Controls and Audit Management
○ Domain 3: Security Program Management & Operations
○ Domain 4: Information Security Core Competencies
○ Domain 5: Strategic Planning, Finance, and Third-Party Management
Examination Practice
By completing this course, the following Learning Outcomes (LO) will be achieved:
LO1: Identify information security risks, threats and vulnerabilities in organisations
LO2: Analyse information security controls and their business impact
LO3: Design and plan information security program or guidelines in alignment with security objectives and gaps, and technological or regulatory changes
LO4: Recommend adoption of information security and assurance architectures activities
LO5: Monitor and analyse and the information security performance against standards
Recommended Prerequisites
The Certified CISO (C|CISO) program is strategically positioned to meet the critical demand for executive-level cybersecurity talent in Singapore.
Market Alignment & Urgency:
In-Demand Skills: The course directly addresses the Cyber and Data Breach Incident Management skill cluster, which is projected to move into the In-demand quadrant in 2025 (Skills Demand for the Future Economy report).
Growing Demand: It supports the need for Cybersecurity framework application, which has shown a strong Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of over 8% between 2021 and 2024.
Targeting Leadership: The training aligns with the requirements of the 391 companies listing executive roles like Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and Chief Security Officer.
Program Focus & Differentiation:
Executive Knowledge Bridge: The C|CISO program is specifically designed to bridge the critical gap between technical management and executive leadership, providing the crucial leadership skills often only acquired on the job.
Practical Application: The curriculum moves beyond mere technical knowledge to focus on the application of information security management principles from a high-level executive perspective.
Authority & Design: The course material is robust and relevant, developed and validated by a core C|CISO Advisory Board composed of sitting CISOs and security leaders from Fortune 500 companies and leading institutions.
The program is ideal for Executive-level security career path seekers and current senior professionals, including:
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
Chief Information/Technology Officers (CIOs/CTOs)
Directors of Security
Information Security Managers and Consultants
Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) staff
Schedule
End Date: 30 Jan 2026, Friday
5 days, 9am – 6pm
Location: 243 Beach Rd, #02-01 , 189754Agenda
| Day/Time | Agenda Activity/Description |
|---|---|
| Start Date: 26 January | 9am to 6pm |
| End Date: 30 January | 9am to 6pm |
Pricing
Course fees: Eligible applicants may receive up to 70% off course fees through SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) and SkillsFuture Credit (SFC) funding schemes.
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- Cybersecurity (Proficiency level: Expert)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Lionel Seaw, Principal Consultant, Sapience Consulting Pte Ltd
An experienced IT practitioner with extensive in depth technical knowledge and broad based managerial experience supporting mission critical organizations across government, pharmaceutical, banking and financial industries. A firm believer in developing high performance team by identifying and leveraging on potential through effective work methodologies that leverages on technology and best practices to achieve organizational objectives. Combining real life experience and a innate ability to develop a helicopter-view of situations allows Lionel to act as a trusted advisor to clients and partners alike. Sense of humor and unflappable enthusiasm, based on involvement and the strong feeling that is all about achieving results together, coupled with tact and perseverance to manage complex changes in little steps.
