PECB Chief Information Security Officer | CISO Certification

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Official PECB courseware for aspiring and practicing CISOs. Study online at your own pace, then take the PECB exam remotely when you are ready.

2 exam attempts included
31 CPD credits
Free 1-on-1 mentoring session

Direct email and WhatsApp support until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.

What is the PECB CISO certification?

The PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) certification is a personal credential for professionals who lead, or want to lead, an organization's information security program. You prepare with PECB's official courseware, which covers four training days of material, then sit one 80-question open-book exam.

Passing the exam does not by itself make you a PECB Chief Information Security Officer. That credential also needs five years of professional experience, including two in information security, and 300 hours of project activity. With no experience requirement, the PECB Information Security Officer credential is available to you after the exam.

With reconn you study online at your own pace and get two exam attempts, a free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session, and direct email and WhatsApp support until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.

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Official PECB courseware through your PECB account
Free 1-on-1 mentoring session
Support until you clear your exam

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Key benefits

Official PECB courseware
Over 450 pages across four training days, covering the CISO role, compliance, risk, controls and security culture.
2 exam attempts included
Your first attempt and one retake, plus the PECB certification application and the first year of the annual maintenance fee.
31 CPD credits
Your Attestation of Course Completion is worth 31 CPD credits once you submit the course evaluation form.
100% online and self-paced
Study when it suits you, then take PECB's proctored exam remotely when you are ready.
Two credentials, one exam
Start with PECB Information Security Officer and upgrade to Chief Information Security Officer as your experience grows.
Exercises and quizzes in every training day
Check your understanding as you go. PECB writes and keeps the exam confidential, and its policies do not allow partners to share questions.
Free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session
With a PECB Certified Trainer, adapted to your background. Direct email and WhatsApp support follows until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.

Lead with Confidence — Become a Certified CISO

Take charge of your organization’s information security strategy with the skills and authority to lead risk management, safeguard assets, and ensure compliance with global standards.

Product Detail

The PECB Chief Information Security Officer training course is essential for cultivating digital trust within organizations by equipping participants with the skills necessary to develop and oversee comprehensive information security programs.

By focusing on the core principles of confidentiality, integrity, and availability, participants learn how to protect sensitive information throughout its lifecycle.

This training course prepares aspiring CISOs to implement strategies that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of vital information assets.

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General Information

Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course.

Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed.

An attestation of course completion worth 35 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.

Candidates who have completed the training course but failed the exam are eligible to retake the exam once for free within 12 months from the initial date of the exam.

Important: All PECB certification activities must be completed within 12 months from your enrollment date with reconn. This includes completing your first exam attempt, a second attempt if required, submitting your certification application, and receiving your PECB certificate.

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The PECB Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) training course delivered by reconn, is tailored for aspiring CISOs, providing them with the necessary knowledge, skills, and strategies to lead information security programs effectively and safeguard information and assets in today's dynamic digital environment. — 100% online with official certification.

What is Information Security?

Information security refers to the processes and controls intended to protect information, whether it is electronic or physical. It determines what information needs to be protected, why should it be protected, how to protect it, and what to protect it from.

Information security covers many areas, including network security, application security, physical security, incident response, and supply chain security. Organizations establish and implement policies, frameworks, processes, and controls to secure information and support business objectives.

Information security is based on three core principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. A comprehensive information security strategy that integrates these three principles enables information security and privacy, access control, risk management, and incident response, among others.

It does not only mitigate risks but also builds trust among stakeholders, fostering a strong basis for effective management of operations and growth.

Why is Information Security Important for You?

Information can be communicated, stored, refined, and used to control processes. It is one of the most valuable and significant assets in an organization. To ensure its proper management and protection, information must be traced throughout its lifecycle, from creation to disposal.

Tracing information can help identify potential security threats, track access and usage, and provide accountability for data breaches or other incidents. Furthermore, information should be updated when necessary, in accordance with established procedures and policies.

Numerous people and organizations are affected by data breaches and exposed to different types of harmful activities. Lack of appropriate security controls can turn a small vulnerability into an enormous data leak, leading to major consequences within an organization, such as revenue loss, damaged reputation, or loss of intellectual property.

By obtaining the PECB Chief Information Security Officer certification, you will develop the professional knowledge to plan and oversee the implementation of an information security program, and, in turn, ensure that an organization’s confidential information is protected from disclosure.

Benefits of PECB Chief Information Security Officer Certification

A PECB Chief Information Security Officer certificate demonstrates that you are able to:

Support an organization in developing and implementing an information security strategy
Identify, analyze, and mitigate issues related to information security
Establish, maintain, and improve information security policies, processes, and controls
Utilize best practices and techniques to improve security architectures and designs and management controls
Effectively monitor and improve incident response capabilities
Ensure compliance with specific standards and regulations related to information security
Effectively manage complex projects and exhibit strong leadership skills

Why reconn

Why choose reconn for PECB certification

The certification, the exam and PECB's courseware are the same whichever authorized partner you buy from. What differs is the support around them. With reconn you also get:

A free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session with a PECB Certified Trainer
Direct email and WhatsApp support until you clear your exam
Help with enrollment, PECB account activation and exam setup

reconn compared with other authorized PECB partners
Feature	reconn	Other partners
Certification	✓ Official PECB certification	✓ Official PECB certification
Courseware	✓ Official PECB courseware	✓ Official PECB courseware
Exam attempts included	✓ 2 attempts	✓ 2 attempts
Free 1-on-1 mentoring session	✓ 60 minutes, included	✕ Not offered as standard
Support until you clear your exam	✓ Direct email and WhatsApp	✕ Not offered as standard
Learning platform	✓ PECB account (MyPECB)	✓ PECB account (MyPECB)

Learner reviews

What learners say about reconn

These Trustpilot reviews describe reconn's training and support in general. The first is from a PECB CISO learner.

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Mentoring and support

Your free 1-on-1 mentoring session

One session, adapted to your background. Book it at any point in your enrollment window.

60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session

With your PECB Certified Trainer, Shenoy Sandeep

Which credential fits your experience, and how to plan your route from Information Security Officer to Chief Information Security Officer
How the CISO role connects to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000 in practice. The course references these standards but does not teach them
How to organize your courseware and notes for the open-book exam
How to record project hours and choose professional references for your application

Your support journey

Enroll
reconn activates your PECB account and sends you the access instructions.
Study at your own pace
Work through the courseware online. Each training day includes exercises and quizzes.
Book your mentoring session
Message reconn on WhatsApp or by email and pick a time within your enrollment window.
Take your exam
Schedule the online exam through PECB. Direct email and WhatsApp support continues until you clear it.
Apply to PECB
Submit your application with your experience details and two professional references.

Course overview

PECB CISO course at a glance

PECB's official course prepares you to lead an information security program. You study online in English at your own pace, then take PECB's exam when you are ready.

4training days of courseware
450+pages of official courseware
2exam attempts included
31CPD credits

What is included

Official PECB courseware for the four training days
Two exam attempts: your first attempt and one retake
The PECB certification application and the first year of the annual maintenance fee
Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD credits
Free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session
Direct email and WhatsApp support until you clear your exam

Self-Study means PECB's courseware without recorded video or live classes. Your 12-month window runs from your enrollment date with reconn. Within it you use your exam attempts, submit your certification application and receive your PECB certificate. For exam languages, see PECB's List of PECB Exams.

The certification

What the PECB CISO certification is

PECB describes the credential as proof that you can establish and lead an information security program. It attests the knowledge and skills you gained through the course and is issued to candidates who have the required experience and have passed the exam. It is not a license or a membership.

The credential shows competence. Meeting a regulation depends on that regulation's own requirements.

What the credential shows

Support an organization in building and carrying out an information security strategy
Identify, analyze and treat information security risks
Establish, maintain and improve policies, processes and controls
Strengthen security architecture and incident response
Guide compliance with relevant standards and regulations
Lead complex projects with strong leadership skills

Your credential is not your course attestation

Your PECB credential

PECB issues it after you pass the exam, meet the experience requirements and apply. It is valid for three years, with CPD hours and an annual maintenance fee to keep it active.

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Attestation of Course Completion

Your PECB dashboard generates it after you attend the course and submit the evaluation form. It is worth 31 CPD credits and confirms participation. It is not a certificate.

Once certified, you can also claim a digital badge on Credly through your PECB account.

Mission Briefing

Is the PECB CISO course right for you?

The CISO has become an executive-level role that owns information security across an organization. This course gives you the knowledge to oversee security programs, manage risk and set strategy for the organization you work in.

Who should attend

Professionals actively involved in information security management
IT managers who oversee information security programs
Security architects and analysts who aspire to leadership roles
Professionals who manage information security risk and compliance
Experienced CISOs who want to refresh their knowledge and leadership skills
Executives such as CIOs, CEOs and COOs who take part in security decisions
Professionals aiming for executive-level information security roles

Prerequisites

You need no experience to enroll or sit the exam. Experience only matters when you apply for the Chief Information Security Officer credential.

PECB lists a fundamental understanding of information security principles and concepts as the main requirement. The courseware is written for senior information security professionals, so management experience helps.

Learning objectives

Fundamentals
Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of information security
The CISO role
Explain the responsibilities of a CISO and the ethical principles and challenges of the role
Program design
Design and develop an information security program tailored to your organization's needs
Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable frameworks, laws and regulations by establishing and communicating policies
Risk
Identify, analyze, evaluate and treat information security risks with a systematic approach

How enrollment works

Enroll with reconn. Choose your course and complete checkout.
Activate your PECB account. reconn activates it and sends you the access instructions.
Study the courseware. Work through it online at your own pace.
Book your mentoring session. Choose a time within your enrollment window.
Take the exam. Schedule it through PECB and sit it online, remotely proctored.
Apply for your credential. Submit your application to PECB after you pass.

Mission Specs

Course agenda

The courseware is organized as four training days followed by the exam. In Self-Study you move through it at your own pace.

Day 1
Fundamentals of information security and the role of a CISO
- Training course objectives and structure
- Fundamentals of information security
- The chief information security officer (CISO)
- The information security program
Day 2
Compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design
- Compliance program, with an overview of frameworks and regulations such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the NIS 2 Directive, CIS Controls, COBIT and ISO/IEC 27001
- Analysis of existing information security capabilities
- Information security risk management
- Security architecture and design
Day 3
Security controls, incident management, and change management
- Selecting, designing, documenting and testing information security controls
- Controls for threat intelligence, operational security, physical security and supply chain management
- Emerging technologies for CISOs
- Incident management and change management
Day 4
Awareness, monitoring and measurement, and continual improvement
- Awareness and training programs
- Monitoring and measurement
- The assurance program
- Continual improvement and the PECB certification process
Exam
Certification exam
- 80 multiple-choice questions, taken online when you are ready

Exam specification

Format: 80 multiple-choice questions, stand-alone and scenario-based. Each scenario has five questions.
Options: Three per question, one correct
Pass mark: 70%
Open book: Course materials, your own notes and a hard-copy dictionary
Delivery: Online on the PECB Exams app, supervised remotely
Results: Instant for online multiple-choice exams
Duration: PECB shows it when you schedule
Languages: See PECB's List of PECB Exams
Retakes: Two attempts included. Wait 15 days after the first exam date before the first retake. No limit on retakes.

Exam domains

Questions and share of the exam per competency domain
Domain	Questions	Share
Domain 1: Fundamental concepts of information security	9	11.25%
Domain 2: The role of the CISO in an information security program	20	25%
Domain 3: Selecting a security compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design	20	25%
Domain 4: Operational aspects of information security controls, incident management, and change management	21	26.25%
Domain 5: Fostering an information security culture, monitoring, measuring, and improving an information security program	10	12.5%
Total	80	100%

Domains 1 to 3 (49 questions) measure comprehension, application and analysis. Domains 4 and 5 (31 questions) measure evaluation.

Credentials

PECB CISO credentials and requirements

One exam leads to two credentials. Your experience decides which one you can claim, and you can upgrade later.

Both credentials use the same PECB Chief Information Security Officer exam
Credential	Professional experience	Project hours
PECB Information Security Officer	None	None
PECB Chief Information Security Officer	Five years, including two years in information security	300 hours

Project hours means hours of information security project activity. Both credentials require you to sign the PECB Code of Ethics, and PECB's handbook asks for two professional references with each application.

Key practices of an effective CISO

Developing secure business and communication practices
Identifying security objectives and metrics
Ensuring regulatory compliance
Enforcing adherence to security best practices
Managing the incident response team
Conducting electronic discovery and digital forensic investigations
Running employee security awareness training

After you pass

Apply to PECB
Log in to your PECB account, submit your experience details and references, and wait for the Certification Department's decision.
Valid for three years
Keep your credential active with CPD hours and the annual maintenance fee. For the Chief Information Security Officer credential, PECB's courseware sets 30 CPD hours a year, or 90 over three years.
Upgrade when you qualify
Apply for an upgrade in your PECB account once you meet the requirements of the higher credential.

Meet your trainer: Shenoy Sandeep

PECB Certified Trainer

Shenoy Sandeep

Founder of reconn, Dubai, UAE

Shenoy Sandeep is the founder of reconn, an AI-first cybersecurity firm based in Dubai, UAE. He has 20+ years in cybersecurity, focused on offensive security and threat intelligence, and 10+ years in enterprise AI, AI governance and data protection. He is one of the world's early PECB-certified AI professionals and also works with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, ISO 22301 and GDPR.

20+years in cybersecurity
10+years in enterprise AI
25+startups helped to scale in the Middle East and Africa

Certifications

PECB Certified Trainer
Certified Artificial Intelligence Professional (CAIP)
ISO/IEC 42001 Senior Lead Implementer
ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
ISO 56001 Provisional Implementer
ISA/IEC 62443 Lead Implementer
ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager

How your trainer supports you on this course

The course content is PECB's official courseware, so the curriculum and exam are identical whoever you buy from. Shenoy's part is the support around it:

A free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session
Adapted to your background. From IT or security operations, the focus is on the leadership side: strategy, risk, reporting and communication. From a management role, the focus is on mapping your experience to the credential requirements and the exam domains.
Direct email and WhatsApp support
From your trainer until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window.
Practical context
Drawn from real security, governance and ISO work, so the CISO role makes sense beyond the slides.

Not a slide reader. A practitioner.

Shenoy Sandeep, founder of reconn

FAQ

PECB CISO certification: frequently asked questions

Straight answers on buying, the course, the exam, the credential and the support you get from reconn.

Buying from your country

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Is reconn an authorized PECB partner?

Yes. reconn is an authorized PECB training partner. It operates through two UAE entities: Reconn Technology LLC in Dubai and Reconn Digital FZE in the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. PECB sets, administers and grades the exam and issues the credential.

Can I buy this course from outside the UAE?

Yes. reconn serves learners in the UAE and GCC, Europe including the UK and Ireland, North America, South America, Singapore, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. The final price is calculated at checkout for your location.

How much does the course cost?

The price appears in the buy box at the top of this page, and the final price is calculated at checkout for your location. It covers the courseware, two exam attempts, the PECB certification application and the first year of the annual maintenance fee, plus reconn's mentoring session and support.

What payment methods does reconn accept?

reconn accepts credit cards and international bank transfers in AED, USD, EUR and other supported currencies. After checkout you receive a pro forma invoice or a secure payment link.

Will I receive an invoice?

Yes. You receive a tax invoice with the business details once payment is complete, which finance teams can use for reimbursement.

Can I ask my employer to pay for the course?

You can. Your tax invoice supports reimbursement, and PECB publishes a request letter template that you can personalize to ask an employer for funding. See PECB's CISO page.

Does reconn offer live or team training?

Live online virtual classroom training is available on request, worldwide including the UK. Corporate classroom training is available in the Middle East and Africa, with customized batches. Contact reconn on WhatsApp or by email to discuss your team's needs.

Do I need a PECB account before I buy?

No. After you enroll, reconn activates your PECB account and sends you the access instructions.

Recognition and credibility

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Who issues the PECB CISO credential?

PECB issues it. reconn is an authorized training partner and does not issue or grade anything. After you pass the exam, you apply to PECB for the credential that matches your experience.

Is the PECB CISO an ISO certification?

No. There is no ISO standard for the CISO role. The PECB CISO is a personal credential awarded by PECB, and the course references ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO/IEC 27000 as supporting material.

Does the credential make my organization compliant with NIS2, GDPR or other regulations?

No. The credential shows your competence. Meeting a regulation depends on that regulation's own requirements. The course explains how a CISO approaches compliance programs, including frameworks and regulations such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the NIS 2 Directive.

Is the PECB CISO recognized internationally?

PECB operates in more than 150 countries, and its candidate handbook describes its credentials as internationally recognized. How an individual employer values a credential is that employer's decision, so check the requirements of the role you want.

How is the PECB CISO different from other CISO credentials?

It centers on the CISO role itself: leading a security program, compliance, risk, architecture, controls, incident management and security culture. It is assessed with an open-book exam that includes scenario-based questions, and it offers two credential levels based on experience. Compare the exam format, experience requirements and maintenance rules of any credential you are considering.

How long is the certification valid?

PECB certifications are valid for three years. To keep yours active, you complete the required CPD hours and pay the annual maintenance fee.

Do I get a digital badge?

Yes. Once you are certified, you can claim a digital badge on Credly through your PECB account and share it on social media or add it to your resume.

Who is the trainer?

Shenoy Sandeep is a PECB Certified Trainer and the founder of reconn, with 20+ years in cybersecurity and 10+ years in enterprise AI. He runs your mentoring session and answers your questions by email and WhatsApp.

The course

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What is the PECB CISO course?

It is PECB's official course for people who lead or want to lead an information security program. It covers the role of the CISO, compliance, risk management, security architecture, controls, incident and change management, awareness and continual improvement.

What does the Self-Study format include?

It includes PECB's official courseware, two exam attempts, the PECB certification application and the first year of the annual maintenance fee, your Attestation of Course Completion worth 31 CPD credits, and reconn's mentoring session and support. Self-Study has no recorded video and no live classes.

How long does the course take?

You set the pace. The courseware covers four training days of material, and you study within your 12-month enrollment window, which runs from your enrollment date with reconn.

What topics does the course cover?

Day 1 covers information security fundamentals, the CISO role and the information security program. Day 2 covers the compliance program, analysis of existing capabilities, risk management and security architecture. Day 3 covers controls, incident management and change management. Day 4 covers awareness and training, monitoring and measurement, the assurance program and continual improvement.

Does the course teach ISO/IEC 27001 implementation?

No. ISO/IEC 27001 appears as one of several frameworks the CISO course introduces, but it is not taught in depth. To implement or audit an information security management system, see the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course. Your mentoring session can cover how these standards relate to the CISO role.

What are the prerequisites?

PECB's stated requirement is a fundamental understanding of information security principles and concepts. The courseware is written for senior information security professionals, so management experience helps. You need no experience to enroll or sit the exam. Experience matters only for the Chief Information Security Officer credential.

Who should take the course?

It suits professionals who manage information security, IT managers who oversee security programs, security architects and analysts moving into leadership, risk and compliance managers, experienced CISOs refreshing their knowledge, executives such as CIOs, CEOs and COOs involved in security decisions, and professionals aiming for executive security roles.

Which language is the course in?

The Self-Study courseware on this page is in English. Exam languages depend on PECB's schedule, so check PECB's List of PECB Exams before you book.

Are there exercises and quizzes, and does reconn share exam content?

Each training day's courseware includes exercises and quizzes so you can check your understanding as you go. PECB sets, administers and grades every exam, and its policies do not allow partners to share questions, so reconn does not provide exam content.

The exams

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How many questions are on the exam?

The exam has 80 multiple-choice questions, a mix of stand-alone and scenario-based questions. Each scenario is followed by five questions.

What is the pass mark?

The pass mark is 70%.

Is the exam open book?

Yes. You may use the course materials, your own notes from the course and a hard-copy dictionary. Each question has three options, and one is correct.

How long is the exam?

PECB shows the duration when you schedule your exam.

How do I take the exam?

You take it online on the PECB Exams app, supervised remotely by a PECB invigilator through a camera. You schedule it through PECB, and reconn does not administer exams. For the rules, see PECB's Examination Rules and Policies.

What does the exam cover?

It covers five domains. Fundamental concepts of information security has 9 questions (11.25%). The role of the CISO in an information security program has 20 (25%). Selecting a security compliance program, risk management, and security architecture and design has 20 (25%). Operational aspects of controls, incident management and change management has 21 (26.25%). Fostering an information security culture, monitoring, measuring and improving the program has 10 (12.5%).

What skill levels does the exam test?

Domains 1 to 3, which are 49 questions, measure comprehension, application and analysis. Domains 4 and 5, which are 31 questions, measure evaluation.

When do I get my result?

Online multiple-choice exams return results instantly. If you do not pass, PECB's email lists the domains where you performed poorly so you can prepare for a retake.

What happens if I do not pass?

Your package includes a second attempt. You wait 15 days after the date of your first exam before the first retake, and you use your retake coupon within your 12-month enrollment window. PECB sets no limit on retakes, but it charges for any retake beyond the one included.

Can I get special accommodations or extra time?

If you need special accommodations because of a disability or a physical condition, tell reconn so arrangements can be made through PECB, which treats the information confidentially. PECB's handbook describes extra time for non-native speakers for paper-based exams.

Certification and maintenance

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What happens after I pass the exam?

You apply to PECB for the credential that matches your experience. You log in to your PECB account, submit the online application with your experience details, and PECB's Certification Department reviews it and emails its decision. Once approved, you download your certificate and claim your digital badge.

Which credential will I receive?

The exam is the same for both credentials. PECB Information Security Officer needs no professional or project experience. PECB Chief Information Security Officer needs five years of experience, including two in information security, and 300 hours of project activity.

Can I get the Chief Information Security Officer credential without experience?

No. If you pass the exam but do not yet meet the experience requirements, you cannot claim that credential. You can apply for the Information Security Officer credential and upgrade when you qualify.

What are project hours and professional references?

Project hours are hours of information security project activity that PECB checks in your project log. PECB also asks for two professional references with each application. They must have worked with you professionally, and references from people you supervise or from relatives are not valid.

How long is the certification valid and how do I maintain it?

It is valid for three years. You submit CPD hours and pay an annual maintenance fee. For the Chief Information Security Officer credential, PECB's courseware sets 30 CPD hours per year, or 90 over three years. Missing these requirements can lead to a downgrade.

Can I upgrade my credential later?

Yes. When you can show that you meet the requirements, you apply for the upgrade in your PECB account under My Certifications. PECB charges an upgrade application fee.

How long do I have to finish everything?

Your 12-month window runs from your enrollment date with reconn. Within it you use your exam attempts, submit your certification application and receive your PECB certificate. Check PECB's current candidate handbook for how long you may take to apply after passing.

Support and training options

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What support do I get from reconn?

You get direct email and WhatsApp support until you clear your exam, within your 12-month enrollment window, plus a free 60-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session. reconn helps with enrollment, PECB account activation and exam setup, while PECB handles exam logistics and certification decisions.

What is the mentoring session?

It is a free 60-minute 1-on-1 call with your PECB Certified Trainer, adapted to your background. It can cover which credential fits you, how the CISO role relates to ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27005 and ISO 31000, how to organize your notes for the open-book exam, and how to prepare your application.

How do I book the mentoring session?

After you enroll, message reconn on WhatsApp at +971 58 572 6270 or email hello@reconn.io, and choose a time within your enrollment window.

Will reconn help me schedule my exam?

reconn guides you through course access and exam setup. You schedule the exam through PECB, which runs it on the PECB Exams app.

Does reconn offer GRC advisory?

Yes. reconn provides GRC advisory and implementation services for ISO 42001, ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, covering gap assessments, policy development and audit readiness. Contact reconn to discuss your project.

Which PECB courses pair well with the CISO course?

To implement an information security management system, take the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer course, or the ISO 27001 Lead Auditor course to audit one. For risk, see the ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager and ISO/IEC 27005 Risk Manager courses. For program-level cybersecurity management, see the Lead Cybersecurity Manager course.

Where can I find PECB's official policies?

PECB publishes its exam rules, policies and FAQs. See its Examination Rules and Policies and its official FAQ. reconn helps with enrollment and training, while PECB handles exam logistics and certification.

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