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Executive Chartered route · direct assessment
CCSO - Chief Converged Security Officer (Direct Chartered Executive Route)
Full CCSO certificate programme delivered via Direct Chartered Executive Assessment for serving C-suite leaders (15+ years). 20 GCSB Academic Credits · 200 Indicative Learning Hours · FCSI (Fellow) on award. Panel review and executive integration case via partner portal.
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Overview
The CCSO develops executive-level capability across executive security governance, board-level oversight, enterprise risk management, strategic resilience leadership, security transformation, executive communications, compliance governance and security performance and assurance.
Who it's for
- Serving and aspiring Chief Security Officers
- C-suite executives with converged security accountability
- CISOs expanding into physical and OT remit
- Board advisors and NEDs for security-critical sectors
Learning outcomes
- Govern across all 22 CSI capability domains
- Lead enterprise converged risk, resilience and assurance
- Chair cross-domain crisis response at board level
- Deliver a maturity roadmap for the organisation
Assessment & Award
Direct CCSO assessment via CSI's partner portal. Portfolio of evidence, executive assessment interview and panel review. Minimum 15 years professional experience with 5+ years leadership responsibility. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applied where appropriate.
Delivery format
200 Indicative Learning Hours · Direct assessment route · Portfolio submission + panel review via partner exam portal
Prerequisite
Minimum 15 years senior security leadership experience; evidence of governance implementation and cross-functional management. All candidates subject to CSI Certification & Standards Committee review.
Validity & CPD
Active certification · Annual CPD 25 hours
Membership grade on award
FCSI - Fellow, Converged Security Institute
Qualification value
20 GCSB Academic Credits · 200 Indicative Learning Hours
Competencies developed
Executive Security GovernanceBoard-Level OversightEnterprise Risk ManagementStrategic Resilience LeadershipSecurity TransformationExecutive CommunicationsCompliance GovernanceSecurity Performance and Assurance
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Active standing requires 25 CPD hours per 12-month cycle.
Partner exam portal
Chartered direct assessment
Direct chartered assessment for experienced leaders. Panel review via the CSI exam engine; portfolio uploads from your dashboard.
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Assessment preview
CCSO - Chief Converged Security Officer (Chartered Executive)
Questions
10
Total points
200
Time limit
3 hours
Pass mark
70%
0 multiple-choice · 0 true-false · 10 essay · up to 2 attempts
Included study materials
CCSO Official Study Guide - Chief Converged Security Officer
PDF · 45 pages · Aligned with CSF-STRAT and the GCSB standards (Version 2.0, effective 13 October 2026) · Unlocks with your exam after enrolment
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- Chapter 1: Foundations of Converged Security Governance (CSF-STRAT Sections 1-4)
- Chapter 2: Governance Structures, Charters and Accountability Mechanisms (CSF-STRAT Sections 4.2, 8, 9)
- Chapter 3: Board Governance, Risk Appetite and Executive Reporting (CSF-STRAT Sections 9, 9.1, 9.2, 15.3)
- Chapter 4: The Chief Converged Security Officer and Executive Security Leadership (CSF-STRAT Sections 1.2, 4.2, 4.3, 8.1)
- Chapter 5: Governance Maturity, Metrics and Continuous Improvement (CSF-STRAT Sections 5, 12.3, 15.3)
- Chapter 6: Unified Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Ownership (CSF-STRAT Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 14)
- Chapter 7: Regulatory Leadership, Compliance Governance and Converged Crisis Leadership (CSF-STRAT Sections 5, 8.3, 10, 17)
- Chapter 8: Strategic Transformation, Culture and Technology Governance (CSF-STRAT Sections 7, 8, 13, 15, 16)
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Independently accredited
CSI is accredited by the Global Converged Security Board
GCSB Training Partner:CSCE GCSB-AP-2026-005CSP GCSB-AP-2026-006CSL GCSB-AP-2026-007CCSO GCSB-AP-2026-008PGDCSL GCSB-AP-2026-009
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