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How to become a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)
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How to become a CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)

10000+ enrollments | The complete course on how to land that high paying Executive CISO role.
Created byTheodore | ConsultingHQ
Last updated 7/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to become a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).
  • Learn what qualifications you need to become a CISO.
  • Learn what skills you need to be an effective CISO.
  • Learn what a CISO does day-to-day.
  • Learn what challenges a CISO faces.
  • Learn how a CISO runs an effective security team.
  • Learn what mistakes a CISO makes, and how to avoid them.

Course content

2 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 9m total length

  • Introduction5:22

    I've got no doubts you're looking forward to joining this course and learning everything about the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role. But before we get started, in this lecture I'm going to do a little introduction about myself then walk through the curriculum of this course so you'll know exactly what your learning outcomes will be.

  • What is a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?9:35

    Who is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)? In this lecture we're going to cover the purpose and responsibilities of the role and walk through what it is and what it's not. We're also going to explore some common traits of the CISO which will help you in identifying your own career path in cyber security.

  • Who does the CISO report to?9:32

    In this lecture we are going to explore where the CISO sits within an organization and who they typically report to. This lecture is critical in understanding the nature of the role itself and why reporting structures matter to the CISO.

  • What skills does a CISO need?7:11

    So you've decided you want to become a CISO. What skills will you need to be successful in your role? In this three-part lecture we're going to cover exactly what those skills are and what you need to do to kick-off your journey towards become a CISO.

  • What skills does a CISO need? Part II11:35
  • What skills does a CISO need? Part III7:10
  • What certifications does a CISO require?6:26

    The cyber security industry offers a whole range of specialists courses. However, which ones are most valuable to the CISO role? In this lecture we're going to explore the critical certifications a CISO typically needs to get hired and help them be successful in their role.

  • What does day-to-day look like?18:34

    Being a CISO is a 24/7 job. But what does a typical day look like? In this lecture I'm going to share the exact schedule of a typical CISO so you can get a better understand of what to expect when you land the role.

  • What are the major challenges of the role?19:51

    The cyber security landscape is constantly changing - and so is the CISO role itself. The role is very rewarding but it definitely has its challenges. This lecture is going to provide a lot of detailed insight into some of the complexities of the role, including some of its pitfalls.  In other words, this lecture is all about CISO survival skills!

  • What makes a great CISO?7:07

    Over the years I've had the chance to work alongside some fantastic CISO leaders. What did they all have in common? In this lecture I'm going to give you the exact traits these CISO's had and what they did that made them successful in their respective roles.

  • Further reading and references5:39

    In this final lecture we're going to look over some excellent publications and courses that will help you achieve your career goal of becoming a CISO. These also helped me in my own cyber security career but more importantly, they've been recommended by CISO's who I've worked with on a day-to-day basis.

Requirements

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

Description

Hi there, my name is Theodore Panagacos and I am a full-time adviser to Chief Information Security Officers (CISO). 


Are you an aspiring Chief Information Security Officer or Security Operations Manager or Security Architect who has been struggling with your current progression in this field and want to quickly take your career to the next level?

 

In this course I show you exactly what a Chief Information Security Officer is and how YOU can become one in any organization.


As a career consultant who has spent nearly 20 years in the cyber security industry, I’ve been fortunate to work alongside some of the world’s top performing Chief Information Security Officers. By working with these leaders, not only did I learn first-hand how they were appointed into the role, but I quickly found I started to mentor others on improving their career too.


In this course I will show you:

  • What is a CISO and where they fit within an organization's structure.

  • Who they report to and what their responsibilities are.

  • What skills and expertise you need to land your first role as a CISO.

  • What challenges CISO's typically face in their role.

  • Common traits that successful CISOs have.


Not only is this course realistic and practical, but it will help prepare and plan your career to ensure you're on the right path.


While this course will teach you how to become a CISO, it has also been designed to make you a more effective cyber security expert. This Chief Information Security Officer Master Class covers critical aspects of the CISO that will help you add immediate value to your cyber security career. Best of all, the course has been structured in an easy-to-follow format, and includes course notes so you can continue your education offline.


This course is suitable for beginners and students at all levels. You also do not need a background in Cyber Security to participate in this course.


Enroll Today!


Theodore Panagacos


P.S Have I missed a topic you would like covered in this course or do you have a question? I'm here available for you 24/7 so feel free to message me.

Who this course is for:

  • Students who want to fast-track their career and boost their CV
  • Students who want to attain the levels of Executive leadership
  • Cyber Security professionals
  • Security Analysts, Security Architects and Solution Architects
  • IT Professionals
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Enterprise Risk Profressionals
  • University Students

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