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Certified Information Security Professional

Online Certification  ·  11 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CISP)

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Executive Summary

Certified Information Security Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Information Security Professional (CISP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in security risk management, physical protection and investigations.

This 11 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 CISP 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 Information Security Professional
Acronym
CISP
Category
Security & Safety
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
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

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior security-management and CSO roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with ASIS, ISO and recognised security-management standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex security risk management functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement security risk management systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to security risk management
Global Employability
Qualify for security risk management roles across corporates, critical infrastructure, government and protective services worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Information Security Governance
✦Network Security
✦Cloud Security
✦Vulnerability Management
✦Security Policies
✦Security Auditing
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Information Security Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
Information Security Foundations
The emergency operations centre: coordinating a response beyond one incident · Emergency response planning · Emergency preparedness and response planning · First aid and medical emergency response
2
Information Security Governance
Records, documents and information governance · IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Incident management and response · Governance codes and comply-or-explain: using the code as a tool
3
Security Risk Management
Risk and vulnerability assessment · Market and price information systems · Network security and firewalls · Cloud security and identity
4
Access Control
Identity, access management and the zero-trust shift · Ignition sources and control · What directors need to know: information rights and the board pack · Valuation and security analysis
5
Network Security
Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering · Fire behaviour and suppression strategy: reading the fire before fighting it · Stakeholders and users of financial information · Presenting financial information clearly
6
Data Security
Confidentiality and information handling · Information lifecycle and records management · Board reporting and information flows · Fire science and the fire triangle
7
Application Security
Card and data security (PCI DSS) · Payment security: tokenisation, authentication and card data · Early warning and early response · Personal organisation: information, files and retrieval
8
Cloud Security
Cloud, infrastructure and the operating decisions behind them · Security transformation and modernisation · Convergence and unified security · Intelligence-led and data-driven security
9
Endpoint Security
Access, identity and credential security · Incident response across cyber and physical · Security of surveillance and access systems · Governance of converged security
10
Security Monitoring
Security programme design and budgeting · Security metrics and reporting · Convergence of physical and cyber security · Outcome measurement and monitoring
11
Vulnerability Management
Security assessment, vulnerability management and remediation · Converged security: physical, information and insider risk · Contracting and managing security providers · Security law, use of force and human rights
12
Incident Response
Incident investigation and corrective action that holds · Incident command basics · Post-incident review · Recovery and post-incident review
13
Business Continuity
Supply disruption: exposure, alternatives and tested continuity · Continuity, disruption and organisational resilience · Business continuity and resilience · Leadership continuity, legacy and handover
14
Security Policies
Collateral, security and documentation · Security operations centre (SOC) · Security operations: monitoring, incident response and recovery · Team leadership in security operations
15
Security Awareness
Operational risk and resilience · Business continuity and crisis management · Cloud, resilience and system integration · Incident, problem and change management
16
Security Compliance
Regulatory compliance and audits · Service recovery: complaints, resolution and what restores trust · Service recovery after a failure · Recovery and lessons learned
17
Security Auditing
Security surveys and audits · Chemical hazards and hazardous substances · Incident reporting and record-keeping · Near-miss and hazard reporting culture
18
Security Controls
Sustainable food systems, loss and climate resilience · Resilience and future threats · Control rooms and command centres · Command, control and situational awareness
19
Cyber Resilience
Resilience: recovery, adaptability and sustainable performance · Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Brand safety and responsible marketing
20
Information Security Capstone
Non-performing loans and recovery · Domestic-abuse awareness and safety · Insider risk and the convergence of physical and information security · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · Leadership versus management and when each is needed · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

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

  • Information Security Governance — applied to your own work
  • Security Risk Management — applied to your own work
  • Access Control — applied to your own work
  • Network Security — applied to your own work
  • Data Security — applied to your own work
  • Application Security — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CISP certification?

The Certified Information Security Professional is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Information Security Professional, culminating in the capstone “Information Security Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CISP?

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 CISP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 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 CISP 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 CISP certification?

The Certified Information Security Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CISP 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 CISP?

The Certified Information Security Professional 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 CISP?

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

Can I study the CISP 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 CISP?

Graduates progress towards senior security-management and CSO roles. The CISP 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
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I earned my CISP 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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