The vCISO Training Academy Setting the Standard for vCISO Excellence
Elevating the industry by training professionals who don’t just know, but can effectively do.
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We're fixing a broken industry – together.
Complexity undermines security, and our rapid tech adoption has outpaced responsible use. SecurityStudio Academy offers unconventional training, prioritizing practical skills over theoretical expertise. We aim to create professionals who excel beyond ego, with a focus on action. Upholding high standards and accountability is central to our mission.
CVCISO® PROGRAM
The Certified Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CvCISO®) Program
SecurityStudio built the Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer (CvCISO®) Program to establish the industry standard for vCISO quality and qualifications. If you aspire to become a vCISO, be a better vCISO, and/or want to start or grow a legitimate vCISO practice, this is the path for you.
Training
All CvCISO® training starts with the official SecurityStudio Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer Course (CvCISO-1). Additional courses will be required for CvCISOs® who wish to serve more complex organizations or in slightly different capacities.
Experience
There are experiential requirements for CvCISOs. Each CvCISO® level requires a different amount and type of experience as noted under each level.
Community
The value of community cannot be undersold. The CvCISO community is exclusive to CvCISOs and offers the opportunity for mentorship, validation, friendship, and career advancement.
Find the course that's right for you
If you plan to earn a CvCISO certification, all certification levels start with the CvCISO-1 course prerequisite. However, if you’re not interested in certification, you can enroll in any of our advanced courses that meet your training needs without the CvCISO-1 course prerequisite.
- CvCISO-1: Certified virtual Chief Information Security Officer Course
- CvCISO-E: Information Security in Complex Environments Course
- CvCISO-C: Information Security Communications Course
Certification levels that meet your level of experience
Progressing through the CvCISO levels is dependent upon training, experience, and collaboration with others in the CvCISO community. Training, experience, and community are each essential in certifying and maintaining the best vCISOs in the industry.
- CvCISO Level 1
- CvCISO Level 2
- CvCISO Level 3
- CvCISO Expert
- CvCISO Mentor
Teach™ Program
Tangible Experience Apprenticeship for Cybersecurity in HigherEd
SecurityStudio’s CvCISO Academy, working with post-secondary schools, has developed the TEACH™ program to bridge the talent shortage of information security professionals. The emphasis for TEACH™ Program is focused on education and practical experience.
Taught by industry experts
Evan Francen
Founder & CEO
Dave Tuckman
Executive Director
Glen Legus
CvCISO Foundations Course Instructor
Brian Gibbs
CvCISO Level 3 Course Instructor
Fatima Shahram
Operations Administrator
Loved by industry leaders
Testimonials
"Grateful doesn't fully cover it. Evan Francen and the FRSecure team have quietly done something most in this industry talk about but rarely execute. They built a CISSP mentorship program that actually prepares people, not just for a certification, but for the work."
— John Jordan - CEO of Better World Technology
"This wasn’t just another certification — it was an immersive journey into the practical, real-world skills needed to excel as a vCISO. I'm excited to bring these insights into the work ahead!"
— Taylor Payne
"I would highly recommend this course to all levels of expertise. The community is world-class, driven by a mission deeper than making money off of companies."
— Joseph Scimeca
"Enrolling in the CvCISO course was one of the best decisions I've made for my cybersecurity career. The course aggregated years of experienced cybersecurity 'hard knocks' into a cohesive platform to apply concepts, learn, and grow."
— James Keltgen
"The CvCISO program has been beyond valuable! The community we have on Discord has been a priceless wealth of knowledge."
— Chris Rule
"This is potentially the best technology class I have taken in my 25+ year career. The information presented is immediately actionable."
— Brian Kenny
"Attending the CvCISO course has enabled me to improve my understanding of how to communicate infosec risk at the business level."
— Branden Wagner
"I feel really blessed to have had the opportunity to attend the CvCISO course. Information security is so much about people."
— Wade Hoffman
We're a CISA Registered Training Partner
The CvCISO Program is a registered training program provider with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS).
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CvCISO Program?
- Who developed the CvCISO Program?
- How old is the CvCISO Program?
- How many CvCISOs are there?
- What is a CvCISO/vCISO?
- What does a vCISO do?
- Why hire a CvCISO?
- Do I have the experience necessary to be a CvCISO?
- Who is the CvCISO Program targeted for?
- Are there CPEs/CEUs given as part of training?
- What is the cost for CvCISO-1 training?
- What if I can’t afford the cost of CvCISO training?
- What sets the CvCISO Program apart from others?
- How do I get started?
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