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Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CCYRM)

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Executive Summary

Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager (CCYRM) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in security risk management, physical protection and investigations.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CCYRM holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Acronym
CCYRM
Category
Security & Safety
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 349
Live Virtual
USD 549
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Security Officers and Supervisors
  • Security Managers and Consultants
  • Investigators and Intelligence Analysts
  • Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex security risk management functions
Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior security-management and CSO roles
Strategic Thinking
Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders
Organisational Impact
Design and implement security risk management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Personal Excellence
Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence
Global Employability
Qualify for security risk management roles across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Security Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis
✦Physical Security and Access Control
✦Investigations, Intelligence and Forensics
✦Crisis, Emergency and Incident Response
✦Security Operations, Technology and Surveillance
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Strategic Context of Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager: industry context, trends and professional standards · Security principles and protective concepts · The security profession, roles and standards · The threat landscape and security environment
2
Converged Physical and Information Security
Converged security: physical, information and insider risk · Security law, use of force and human rights · Security culture, awareness and behaviour · Incident response and command
3
Resilience and future threats
Resilience and future threats · Sustaining improvement and benefits · Measuring security transformation impact · Management accounts and dashboards
4
Measuring security transformation impact
Measuring security transformation impact · Security risk assessment and proportionate response · Layered defence and site protection · Travel risk management
5
Layered defence and site protection
Layered defence and site protection · Guard force management and supervision · Access control, screening and visitor management · Testing, exercises and assurance
6
Access control, screening and visitor management
Access control, screening and visitor management · Insider threat and personnel security · Incident response and command · Privacy, surveillance and data protection
7
Incident response and command
Incident response and command · Investigation practice and evidence handling · Cash, assets and loss prevention · Cost, feasibility and control analysis
8
Leadership and Management
Journey management and risk · Security operations management · Guard force and contractor management · Vendor and technology management
9
People and Capability
Community and tenant engagement · Coaching principles and ethics · The coaching relationship · Strengths-based coaching
10
Strategy and Direction
Legal responsibilities and professional bodies · Competitive analysis and differentiation · Product and portfolio strategy · Go-to-market and channel strategy
11
Operations and Delivery
Client feedback and satisfaction · Investigation principles and process · Emergency preparedness and planning · Protective operations planning
12
Communication and Influence
Influencing and security awareness · Managing sensitive communications · Presenting risk and recommendations · Communication during crises
13
Change and Innovation
Security transformation and modernisation · Technology adoption and integration · Innovation in protective operations · Driving measurable delivery improvement
14
Data and Measurement
Protecting data and information assets · Insider threat and data loss prevention · Evidence handling and chain of custody · Security metrics and reporting
15
Financial Acumen
Security programme design and budgeting · Microfinance and group lending · Financial inclusion and agency banking · Psychoeducation and workshops
16
Risk and Governance
Audit and compliance checks · Threat and risk assessment for principals · Assessing security risk defensibly · Ethical, risk and feasibility considerations
17
Stakeholders and Partners
Stakeholder mapping and liaison · Employment relationship and the psychological contract · Onboarding and induction programme design · Management and board reporting
18
Digital and Technology
Digital forensics and cybercrime · Technology selection and deployment · Risk assessment and safety planning · Digital permits and inspections
19
Ethics and Integrity
Professional ethics and conduct in security · Legal and ethical investigation · Legal and ethical protection · Treatment planning and review
20
Self-Leadership
Business continuity and resilience · Data-driven and personalised banking · Workplace and organisational contexts · Motivation and self-directed learning
21
People Administration
Contract performance management after award · Performance management in sales · Strategy and performance management systems · Capacity and performance management
22
Customers and Markets
Customer service and CX strategy · Sustaining strategic customer focus · Customer and journey analysis · Designing a service or experience improvement
23
Projects and Delivery
Designing a security programme or solution · Leading security projects and change · Change and adoption in projects · Innovation and continuous delivery
24
Inclusion and Culture
Security culture and awareness · Change talk and readiness · Goal setting and action planning · Service culture and brand promise
25
Legal and Policy
Habit change and behaviour design · Working with law enforcement and regulators · Contracting and managing security providers · Accounting concepts, principles and the regulatory landscape
26
Suppliers and Partners
Supply chain, cargo and cash-in-transit security · Supply chain and cargo security · Public procurement integrity: collusion, rigging and conflict · Procurement fraud, collusion and bid rigging
27
Sustainability
Sustainability standards (GRI, ISSB) · Sustainability and environmental duty · Environmental management systems (ISO 14001) · Sustainability and climate responsibility
28
Public and Community Context
Corporate responsibility and community · Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication
29
Knowledge and Learning
Strengths, flow and engagement · Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Knowledge management and capability building · Incident reporting and record-keeping
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Evidence-based practice and research literacy · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership · Values, purpose and authentic leadership

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Converged Physical and Information Security — applied to your own work
  • Resilience and future threats — applied to your own work
  • Measuring security transformation impact — applied to your own work
  • Layered defence and site protection — applied to your own work
  • Access control, screening and visitor management — applied to your own work
  • Incident response and command — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CCYRM certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CCYRM?

This certification is ideal for Security Officers and Supervisors, Security Managers and Consultants, Investigators and Intelligence Analysts and Loss Prevention and Protection Specialists, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CCYRM certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CCYRM internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CCYRM certification?

The Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 349 and Live Virtual at USD 549. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CCYRM certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CCYRM?

The Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CCYRM?

The Certified Cybersecurity Risk Manager carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CCYRM while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CCYRM?

Graduates progress towards senior security-management and CSO roles. The CCYRM strengthens your expertise in security risk management, physical protection and investigations and positions you for advancement across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Head of Security
Private Sector
“

GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Security Manager
NGO Sector
“

I earned my CCYRM while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Investigations Lead
Government
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