CvCISO® Courses
CvCISO® Foundations Course | January 2026
Jan 5, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
This is the official curriculum for the SecurityStudio Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CvCISO®) Foundations course. Upon passing the exam, graduates of this course will attain CvCISO® Level 1 (or Level 2) certification (based on experience). This includes 15 months (3 month cohort + 12 month annual subscription) of access to course materials, mentorship opportunities, exclusive content, and valuable networking opportunities.
Information Security Budget Justification Course (CvCISO®-B)
Jan 5, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026
The CvCISO®-B course is designed to equip cybersecurity leaders with the skills to build, defend, and communicate effective security budgets. Participants will learn how to align budget requests with business objectives, quantify risk reduction, and present compelling financial justifications to executive stakeholders.
Information Security Communications Course (CvCISO®-C)
Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
Effective communication is often cited as the most critical skill for CISOs and vCISOs. Technical expertise alone isn’t enough; leaders must be able to influence decisions, secure budgets, and align cybersecurity with organizational strategy. The CvCISO®-C course directly addresses this gap, focusing on strengthening communication skills for cybersecurity leaders, particularly virtual CISOs (vCISOs). It equips professionals to effectively convey complex security concepts to executives, boards, and non-technical stakeholders.
Information Security in Complex Environments Course (CvCISO®-E)
Mar 2, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026
Complexity is often the biggest enemy of effective security. Traditional approaches frequently fail in large, multifaceted organizations. CvCISO®-E provides a structured methodology to overcome these challenges. The CvCISO®-E course is designed to help information security leaders (CISOs, vCISOs, executives, and others) secure complex environments such as state-level or global enterprises.
TeejLab API Security and Governance Foundations Course
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The API Security and Governance Foundations course is a self-paced, 12‑hour course developed in collaboration with TeejLab and SecurityStudio Academy. Learners gain hands-on experience with the TeejLab API Discovery platform while exploring the evolution of APIs, security frameworks, legal considerations, and modern governance practices. Upon completion, participants earn a certificate of completion and 12 CPE credits.
