Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO)

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

The Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO) training provides the critical knowledge that lies between the executive management skills required of CISOs and the technical expertise many aspiring CISOs already possess. The C|CISO training paves the way for a successful transition to the top levels of information security management.

The C|CISO domains bring together the components required for a C-level information security position and impart the skills necessary to lead a successful information security program, including audit management, information security controls, resource management, governance, strategic program development and financial expertise.

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

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.

Target Audience:

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

• Language and literacy proficiency level : Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5
• Required years of experience in relevant domain : Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

CCISO Examination Format & Scoring

The CCISO exam is a comprehensive assessment designed for executive-level application and analysis.

Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting:
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Sapience Consulting.

The following information are relevant for candidates who are seeking SSG-funding support for the course:

• Assessments
  Candidates must pass all prescribed tests/assessments and attain 100% competency to be eligible for funding support.
  ○ Mode of Assessment: Written Assessment, Case Study Assessment.
• Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore:
  After passing the assessment(s), you’ll receive a SkillsFuture Singapore Statement of Attainment (SOA) certifying that you have achieved the following Competency Standard(s):
  ○ ICT-SNA-4021-1.1: Security Strategy