About the Course

The CISO Professional Certificate is an intensive 14-week hybrid program designed to bridge the gap between technical proficiency and executive leadership. It equips security professionals with the strategic, financial, and operational skills needed to succeed as a chief information security officer.

As the threat landscape evolves, organizations need leaders who can manage risk, navigate complex regulations, and communicate effectively at the board level. This program provides a structured pathway to master that role.

Please note: This executive certification course is not for academic credit.

Strategic Value

• Addresses the critical shortage of executive-level cybersecurity talent
• Practical application via two high-impact simulations: a 90-day strategic roadmap and a live-breach capstone
• Heavy focus on the business of security: budgeting, talent, and board-level metrics

Meet Your Instructors

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Professional Certificate will be led by Ross Young and G. Mark Hardy, co-hosts of the highly regarded CISO Tradecraft® podcast, a weekly executive-level cybersecurity show designed to elevate information security leadership skills to the C-suite. The podcast has published hundreds of episodes on topics such as strategic risk management, executive decision-making, budgeting for cybersecurity, and board communication. It is widely distributed across major platforms — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube — and the CISO Tradecraft YouTube channel alone has over 42,000 subscribers demonstrating substantial audience reach and credibility in the cybersecurity leadership community.

Together, they offer a blend of practical executive cyber leadership, strategic risk management insight, and real-world experience influencing organizational security outcomes — directly aligned with the learning objectives of the certificate.

Registration 

Complete our interest form for more information on the January 2027 inaugural cohort.