I am already performing the CISO duties so the CCISO program gave me formal training in the best way to do the duties. My goal is to become a CEO and all CEOs need to understand cyber security. Also CISO is a C level job so can be a great stepping stone if done well. Validating that what I was doing was correct and that I was keeping abreast of the right info were the best parts of the class.

The content in the CCISO program aligns with my expanded role in the company. My goal is to become CISO and the content was very applicable and directional for my career goals. The peer networking, professional interaction, and discussions were the best parts of the class.

Dr. Murray (instructor) was awesome and kept you energetic, spoke extremely well, and inspired class participation. The content in the CCISO program will help me keep more of an open mind and more of an overview besides just the technical systems I monitor. I learned some great ideas to use for communications and some ideas for future RMF work. The program will help me better understand the management side of the business and help me with some team communications and building. The best parts of the class were the instructor’s interaction with the class and the book reads very well (and I suffer badly from A.D.D.)

The CCISO Program is aligned with all facets of my career goals. I liked the high service level, flexibility and the content.

The CCISO Program will allow me to better relate what I currently do to my client’s strategic goals and deliver my recommendations in a way that improves the likelihood of their acceptance. My career goals include becoming Deputy CISO for a few years, then CISO or equivalent position and the program relates very well to these goals. The course and certification are well worth it. I am already being approached to consider more challenging positions. The sharing of experience and knowledge among the group and from Mr. Williams were among the best parts of the class. I found him to be an excellent instructor.