Certified: The CCISO Prepcast

Every security leader must be prepared to lead during a crisis—and that begins with mastering the fundamentals of incident management. In this episode, we walk through the full lifecycle of incident handling, from detection and triage to containment, eradication, and recovery. You’ll learn how to build incident response plans, define escalation paths, and coordinate roles across IT, legal, communications, and executive stakeholders. We emphasize not only process design but also leadership presence and decision-making under pressure.

We also discuss how to leverage post-incident reviews to strengthen future resilience, ensure accountability, and meet regulatory or contractual requirements. The ability to manage incidents effectively is central to the CCISO role, and the exam will test both your technical understanding and executive coordination skills. This episode prepares you to take charge with clarity and composure when high-impact security events occur.
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