CCISO vs CISSP (Top Security Certifications)

CCISO vs CISSP

Certified Chief Information Security Officer- CCISO
EC-Council’s CCISO Program has certified leading information security professionals around the world. A core group of high-level information security executives, the CCISO Advisory Board, contributed by forming the foundation of the program and outlining the content that would be covered by the exam, body of knowledge, and training. Some members of the Board contributed as authors, others as exam writers, others as quality assurance checks, and still others as trainers. Each segment of the program was developed with the aspiring CISO in mind and looks to transfer the knowledge of seasoned professionals to the next generation in the areas that are most critical in the development and maintenance of a successful information security program.

The Certified CISO (CCISO) program is the first of its kind training and certification program aimed at producing top-level information security executives. The CCISO does not focus solely on technical knowledge but on the application of information security management principles from an executive management point of view. The program was developed by sitting CISOs for current and aspiring CISOs.

CISSP: A business-focused IT security certification 

The CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification, governed by the International Information System Security Certification Consortium, is globally recognised.

IT security consultant and managing director of ThreatDefence Zlatko Hristov says, “The CISSP is a very broad certification, and involves a challenging exam. In job descriptions, the CISSP is almost everywhere. If you apply for any IT security job that has management responsibilities, then this certification is a must.”

Cyber-security consultant and IT blogger Karissa A. Breen comments, “The CISSP certification is indicative of someone who is looking to step up in their career. The certification requires a comprehensive level of understanding towards the industry.”

The reason the CISSP is so valuable on a CV stems from the nature of the business environment. According to Hristov, “One of the biggest challenges in IT security is obtaining business endorsement and sign-off on proposed security strategies and measures. A candidate with CISSP will be able to achieve this more easily because it’s a very business-focused certification, giving them the skills to move away from just technical language.”