Earn Certifications That Signal Executive Readiness
Ryan Leadership's Security Council certifications validate what other credentials miss: your ability to communicate with boards, executives, influence with or without authority, and lead strategically. These aren't technical certifications—they're executive credentials.
Equips leaders to connect security strategy with enterprise priorities and demonstrate measurable business outcomes. Ideal for those who build roadmaps, justify investments, and guide transformation efforts.
Helps leaders turn technical risk into clear business language and communicate confidently with boards or executive teams. Ideal for those who influence strategy, shape decisions, and drive enterprise alignment.
Prepares leaders to navigate complex regulatory expectations and translate compliance obligations into executive-ready insights. Ideal for those who oversee audits, manage risk, and stay ahead of emerging rules.
CECC: Certified Executive Cybersecurity Communicator
The CECC (Certified Executive Cybersecurity Communicator) is the only certification designed to validate your ability to communicate cybersecurity in business terms—the skill that separates security managers from security executives.
What You'll Master:
- Translate technical risk into business strategy
- Present with confidence in any boardroom
- Influence without formal authority
- Quantify cyber risk in financial terms
- Navigate organizational politics and build coalitions
- Lead through crisis with clarity and command
Who It's For:
- Security directors and managers preparing for CISO roles
- Current CISOs strengthening executive presence
- IT leaders transitioning into cybersecurity leadership
- Risk and compliance professionals who brief senior leadership
Exam Structure:
- 50 scenario-based questions + 2 essay prompts
- 2 hours total
- Tests executive judgment and real communication ability—not memorization
CCBS: Certified Cybersecurity Business Strategist
The CCBS (Certified Cybersecurity Business Strategist) validates your ability to align security strategy with enterprise objectives and demonstrate how cybersecurity enables business growth—not just prevents loss.
What You'll Master:
- Align security roadmaps with business strategy and revenue goals
- Build security business cases that win executive and board approval
- Quantify security's contribution to competitive advantage
- Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives
- Demonstrate ROI on security investments in business terms
- Partner with product, operations, and finance to enable innovation
Exam Structure:
- Scenario-based questions + strategic case analysis
- Tests business acumen and strategic thinking—not technical knowledge
Who It's For:
- CISOs and security executives leading enterprise programs
- Deputy CISOs and VPs preparing for strategic leadership roles
- Business strategists entering cybersecurity leadership
- Consultants advising C-suites on cyber strategy and risk
Expected Launch: Q1Â 2026
CCRL: Certified Cybersecurity Regulatory Leader
The CCRL (Certified Cybersecurity Regulatory Leader) validates your ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes—from SEC cyber disclosure rules to GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and industry-specific compliance frameworks.
What You'll Master:
- Navigate SEC cyber disclosure, GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and sector-specific regulations
- Build defensible compliance programs that satisfy regulators and auditors
- Communicate regulatory risk to boards in business terms
- Manage regulator relationships, examinations, and enforcement actions
- Balance compliance requirements with business agility and innovation
- Anticipate regulatory trends and position your program proactively
Exam Structure:
- Regulatory scenario analysis + compliance strategy assessment
- Tests judgment, risk management, and regulatory fluency
Who It's For:
- CISOs at regulated enterprises (financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, energy)
- Chief Compliance Officers and enterprise risk executives
- Legal and audit professionals overseeing cyber compliance programs
- Consultants advising on regulatory strategy and governance
Expected Launch: Q1Â 2026
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