CvCISO® Level 3 Course Bundle (All Level 3, Student Subscription)

Overview

This package includes the following courses:

• Information Security Budget Justification Course (CvCISO®-B)
  The CvCISO®-B: Information Security Budget Justification 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.
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  This advanced-level CvCISO® course focuses on the strategic and practical aspects of building and justifying an information security budget. Designed for current and aspiring virtual CISOs, the course provides tools and frameworks to translate technical needs into business-aligned financial plans. Participants will explore real-world budgeting scenarios, learn how to quantify risk in financial terms, and practice presenting budget proposals to executive leadership.

• Information Security Communications Course (CvCISO®-C)
  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.
  
  Unlike technical courses, CvCISO®-C emphasizes communications in information security; helping leaders translate technical risk into clear, actionable language for business decision-makers.
  
  This course is designed for aspiring or practicing vCISOs who need to improve their ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and organizational leadership.
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  Skills Developed:
  • Crafting concise, impactful security reports and presentations.
  • Communicating risk in business terms.
  • Building trust and credibility with executives and boards.
  • Leading conversations about governance, compliance, and incident response.

• Information Security in Complex Environments Course (CvCISO®-E)
  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.
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This package includes the following subscription services:

• If you are a previous student of the CvCISO® Foundations course, enjoy
  
  • Continued Access to CvCISO® Foundations Legacy Curriculum
    Revisit lessons, recorded sessions, and materials from your cohort at any time.
  • Continued Access to all CvCISO® Level 3 Curriculum
    Stay ahead with early access to updated content and new modules.
• SecurityStudio Control Group Instruction Videos
  Learn how to effectively use SecurityStudio tools in real-world scenarios.
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• NFR SecurityStudio License (Not for resale)
  Hands-on access to SecurityStudio’s platform for practice and exploration.
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• CvCISO® Community Website - Engage in real-time discussions, special events,  and peer support.

• Additional Resources
  SecurityStudio Academy is continuously developing resources in support of continued education and professional development. These resources are shared with CvCISO® graduates through this subscription.
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• Exclusive Discounts
  Receive special pricing on future training courses, workshops, and events.

Schedule

All curriculum is open for registration, which gives you access to the course content so you can start learning on-demand NOW. Homework assignments are unique to each course and required to show as completion of the course and eligibility towards Level 3 certification status.

Course curriculum is supported by Office Hours (every Tuesday 10-11am PST | 12-1pm CST | 1-2pm EST), email and dedicated support sessions upon request.

Each course will offer live classes, based on having enough students to fill a class. Anyone taking this program can attend these classes before, during, or after for additional discussions, idea exchanges and to hear other student perspectives within a 12-month period of registering for the class.

Course Cost

The cost of this bundle is $3,000, saving $500 from the items being individually priced.

Experience Requirements

There are no prerequisites for any of the CvCISO® Courses, and technical expertise is NOT required. The ability to think critically and with discernment is helpful; however, we’ll do our best to teach this skill throughout the course as well. There are numerous resources available within the program, and your local community.  Just be active: engage in class, get to know others in the community, ask questions, shadow others, participate in mentorship, volunteer, etc. You have options, and we are here in your support.
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CvCISO®-B: Information Security Budget Justification Course

• Chapter 1 - Understanding Business Financials 
  
  • Class 1: Introduction to Business Fundamentals
  • Class 2: Risk Quantification & Financial Impact
  • Class 3: Aligning Budget with Business Objectives
• Chapter 2 - Building an Information Security Budget
  
  • Class 4: Building the Budget Proposal
  • Class 5: Finalizing Your Information Security Budget
  • Class 6: Capstone Project & Peer Review
• Please click here for complete details on the CvCISO®-B course curriculum:
  https://www.securitystudio.com/courses/information-security-budget-justification-course-cvciso-b
  

CvCISO®-C: Information Security Communications Course

• Class 1 - Information Security Communication Challenges
• Class 2 - Information Security Communication Strategy
• Class 3 - Communication Strategy Measurement
• Class 4 - Exercise 1, Persona #1 Communication Strategy
• Class 5 - Exercise 2, Persona #2 Communication Strategy
• Class 6 - Exercise Completion and Peer Review
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• Please click here for complete details on the CvCISO®-C course curriculum:
  https://www.securitystudio.com/courses/information-security-communications-course-cvciso-c
  

CvCISO®-E: Complex Environments Course

• Chapter 1: Complexity is the Worst Enemy 
  
  • Complexity is the Worst Enemy
  • Complexity is the Worst Enemy (in Business)
  • Complexity is the Worst Enemy (in Information Security)
• Chapter 2: Complex Environments vs. Simpler Ones
  
  • Unique Challenges in Consultation
  • Unique Challenges in Implementation
• Chapter 3: Systems Thinking Approach 
  
  • Systems Thinking Approach Introduction
  • Understanding Interdependencies
  • Incident Response Coordination
• Chapter 4: Distributed Empowerment
  
  • Key Concepts in Distributed Empowerment
  • Benefits of Distributed Empowerment
  • Implementing Distributed Empowerment
• Chapter 5: Leadership and Communication 
  
  • vCISO Leadership in Complex Environments
  • vCISO Communication in Complex Environments
• Chapter 6: Focus on Simplification
  
  • Focus on Simplification
  • Simplify. Simplify. Simplify
• Please click here for complete details on the CvCISO®-E course curriculum:
  https://www.securitystudio.com/courses/information-security-in-complex-environments-course-cvciso-e