CCSOExecutive Certification

CCSO Certification Course

Chief Converged Security Officer

5 Days · 29.5 Hours · Executive Programme

Chief Converged Security Officer (CCSO) Certification Course

Transform Your Security Leadership.

The CCSO certification program equips security leaders with the comprehensive knowledge, technical expertise, and strategic vision needed to transform organizational security from fragmented silos into unified, enterprise-wide excellence.

Professional Recognition

Industry-leading certification demonstrating mastery.

Organizational Readiness

Comprehensive assessment and roadmap.

Competitive Advantage

Position as security leader with measurable excellence.

Duration

5 days / 29.5 hours total

Format

Live online (on-site available for Gold Corporate CSI Members)

Instructor

Prof. Dr. Vladimir Bunic

Cohort Size

5-10 participants

Frequency

One cohort per quarter (4 per year)

Price

€3,000 per person

Assessment

Written exam (85% pass rate required)

Credential

CCSO Certification upon successful completion

Learning Outcomes and Technical Validation Criteria

Master converged security governance frameworks
Implement unified risk management across 22 domains
Lead incident response and business continuity
Ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, NIS2, DORA)
Drive organizational transformation

75%

Integration Coverage

ST-CSF.TIA.001

97%

Threat Detection

ST-CSF.RMA.001

99.5%

Notification Reliability

ST-CSF.IRBC.001

85%

Training Pass Rate

ST-CSF.TRA.001

99.9%

IAM Availability

ST-CSF.IAM.001

94%

Risk Prediction

ST-CSF.RMA.001

5-Day Programme

Day 1: Foundation & Strategic Leadership

Hour 1: Converged Security Fundamentals

ST-CSF.001 Framework, 22 Capability Domains, Hybrid/Systemic/Cascading Risks, CCSO Role.

Hour 2: Governance & Risk Management

ST-CSF.RMA.001, Board Governance, Unified Risk Register, AI/ML Analytics.

Hour 3: Incident Response Excellence

ST-CSF.IRBC.001, Class 1-3 incidents, 4-tier escalation.

Hour 4: Regulatory Compliance Mastery

GDPR, NIS2, DORA, RegTech.

Day 2: Technical Implementation & Excellence

Hour 1: Technology Architecture

ST-CSF.TIA.001, SIEM/PSIM, Zero Trust, 75% integration.

Hour 2: Identity & Access Management

ST-CSF.IAM.001, MFA, PAM, 99.9% availability.

Hour 3: Data Protection & Training

ST-CSF.DPP.001, ST-CSF.TRA.001, 85% pass rate.

Hour 4: Organisational Readiness Assessment

22 Domain evaluation, gap analysis, roadmap.

Day 3: Case Study Analysis

6h, 0900-1500

Hybrid Threat Scenarios
Applied Case Modules
Cross-Domain Incident Drills
Regulatory Compliance Simulations (GDPR, NIS2, DORA)
Interactive Group Sessions

Day 4: Practical Simulation

7h, 0900-1600

Crisis Management Exercises
Cross-Domain Incident Response
Tabletop Exercise Facilitation
Leadership Communication Protocols
Performance Evaluation
Hands-On Technical Demonstrations

Day 5: Written Examination & Implementation Planning

8.5h, 0900-1730

0900-1100: Written Assessment (all 22 domains, 85% pass)
1115-1145: Certification Threshold Review
1200-1300: Organisational Readiness & Gap Analysis
1315-1415: Remediation Planning
1430-1530: Maturity Progression Strategy
1545-1645: Implementation Roadmap
1700-1730: Certification Review & Next Steps

22 Capability Domains

Strategic and Core Resilience Domains

Leadership & Governance

Executive authority, board oversight, strategic alignment, accountability frameworks

Risk Management

Unified risk register, cascade mapping, AI/ML analytics, predictive assessment

Incident Response

Class 1-3 incidents, 4-tier escalation, cross-domain coordination, automated protocols

Business Continuity

RTO/RPO standards, recovery procedures, alternative sites, integrated activation

Technical and Operational Domains

Identity & Access Management

Unified IAM, MFA, PAM, Zero Trust

Technology Integration

SIEM/PSIM, API security, cloud integration

Cybersecurity

Threat detection, vulnerability management, SOC operations

Physical Security

Access control, surveillance, PSIM integration

OT Security

ICS protection, SCADA security, OT-IT convergence

Data Protection

Privacy by design, encryption, GDPR compliance

Supply Chain Security

Third-party risk, vendor management, assessments

Training & Awareness

Cross-functional programs, simulation exercises

Assurance, Change and Communication Domains

Compliance Management

Multi-framework integration, automated monitoring

Audit & Assurance

Internal/external audits, certification processes

Communication

Stakeholder engagement, crisis communication, reporting

Change Management

Version control, impact assessment, implementation

Performance, Culture and Innovation Domains

Resource Allocation

Centralized budget authority, strategic investment, ROI measurement

Performance Management

KPI tracking, automated reporting, continuous improvement

Crisis Management

Predictive analytics, unified crisis response, stakeholder coordination

Exception Management

Risk-assessed deviations, compensating controls, quarterly reviews

Culture Development

Security awareness, behavioural change, convergence champions

Innovation & Research

Emerging technologies, pilot programs, industry leadership

Enrolment

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Price: €3,000 per person. Payment plan available: 8 weekly instalments of €375. For corporate delivery or questions, contact CSI directly.

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