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THE CISO.

Practical, industry-specific training and hands-on security tools. No fluff. No academic theory. No paywalls on vapor. What you see is what exists.

● Content-first — we ship modules, not promises

Learn

Twelve structured training modules from CISO foundations to AI security governance. Start free, go as deep as you need.

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Use

Browser-based security tools for real work. Policy generators, risk engines, compliance mappers. No installation, no setup.

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Twelve modules.
Foundations to C-suite.

A structured path that mirrors how real CISOs operate — across frameworks, verticals, and organizational contexts. Modules go live as they're completed.

01

CISO Foundations

Leadership, governance, risk management frameworks, business alignment, board communication, budgeting.

● Available
02

Security Architecture

Network & cloud security, identity management, zero trust, data classification, encryption.

● Available
03

Threat & Vuln Mgmt

Threat intel, vulnerability lifecycle, pen testing oversight, incident response, SIEM/SOAR.

◌ Coming Q2
04

Compliance & Legal

GDPR, NIS2, SOX, HIPAA mapping, audit preparation, third-party risk, regulatory reporting.

◌ Coming Q2
05

AI Security & Governance

LLM security, prompt injection, data leakage, EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, shadow AI risk, adversarial ML.

◌ Coming Q3
06

Cloud-Native Security

Kubernetes hardening, container security, serverless, CI/CD pipeline security, IaC scanning.

◌ Coming Q3
07

Privacy Engineering

Privacy by design, data minimization, anonymization, consent management, cross-border transfers.

◌ Coming Q3
08

Security Program Mgmt

Building from zero, hiring & managing teams, metrics/KPIs, awareness training, vendor procurement.

◌ Coming Q3
09

Industry Verticals

Manufacturing, consumer, utilities, healthcare, financial services, government — deep-dive each.

◌ Coming Q4
10

Org-Type Adaptation

SMB, enterprise, startup, MSSP/MSP, M&A integration — security shaped by org reality.

◌ Coming Q4
11

Advanced Operations

SOC design, purple teaming, threat hunting, forensics, supply chain security.

◌ Coming Q4
12

CISO in Practice

Capstone project, simulated board presentations, tabletop exercises, peer review, career strategy.

◌ Coming Q4
Security isn't
one-size-fits-all.

Every industry has its own threat landscape, regulations, and technology stack. Vertical modules teach you to think like a CISO in each context.

Manufacturing

OT/ICS security, SCADA systems, Purdue model, air-gapped networks, safety-critical systems, supply chain integrity.

Consumer & Retail

PCI-DSS compliance, e-commerce security, payment processing, customer data protection, loyalty fraud prevention.

Utilities

NERC CIP compliance, smart grid security, SCADA/DCS, water & energy infrastructure, nation-state threat modeling.

Healthcare

HIPAA, medical device security, EHR systems, patient data, clinical trial data protection.

Financial Services

SOX, PSD2, SWIFT CSP, trading platform security, fraud detection, regulatory reporting.

Government & Defense

Clearance environments, FedRAMP, CMMC, classified data handling, insider threat programs.

Tools that work
as hard as you do.

Web-based tools for real security work. Integrated with training or available standalone. No installation required.

Policy Generator

AI-assisted security policy templates mapped to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.

Free

Risk Assessment Engine

Interactive risk register with scoring, heat maps, and treatment planning workflows.

Advanced

Compliance Mapper

Cross-reference controls across GDPR, NIS2, SOX, PCI-DSS with gap analysis dashboards.

Advanced

IR Playbook Builder

Drag-and-drop incident response workflow designer with role assignments and escalation paths.

Advanced

AI Risk Assessor

Evaluate AI/ML deployments against EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF. Risk classification and mitigation plans.

Advanced

Vendor Risk Scorer

Third-party risk questionnaire engine with automated scoring, tracking, and reporting.

Optimum

DLP Simulator

Build and test DLP policies with simulated data sets and tuning feedback loops.

Optimum

Tabletop Generator

AI-generated incident scenarios tailored to your industry vertical and organization size.

Optimum

Security Budget Planner

ROI calculator, budget allocation tool, and vendor comparison worksheets.

Advanced

Audit Readiness Checker

Self-assessment against common frameworks with evidence tracking and gap reporting.

Optimum

Cloud Config Scanner

Assess cloud infrastructure configurations against CIS Benchmarks and best practices.

Optimum

Privacy Impact Tool

Guided DPIA process with templates for GDPR, cross-border transfers, and consent flows.

Advanced
Invest in
your career.

Start free. Upgrade when there's content worth paying for. No lock-in, cancel anytime. Training and tools bundled — or use tools standalone.

Tier 01

Basic

€0 / forever
 
  • Modules 1–2 (overview depth)
  • Self-check quizzes
  • Community forum access
  • Policy Generator (demo)
  • Completion badge
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Tier 03

Optimum

€99 / month
or €799/year (save 33%)
  • Everything in Advanced
  • Expert-level labs & simulations
  • All industry verticals
  • Full tool suite + API access
  • Proctored exams
  • 1-on-1 mentorship slots
  • modularCISO Expert (mCISO-X)
Start free, upgrade later
● Honesty policy: Paid tiers activate only when the content behind them exists. We don't charge for promises. Currently available: Basic tier (Modules 1–2). Paid tier pricing is indicative and will be confirmed when Advanced content launches.
Credentials that
mean something.

Practical certifications backed by real competency assessments — not exam memorization.

mCISO

modularCISO Certified

Validates foundational CISO competency across all core security domains. Complete the Advanced curriculum and pass the assessment.

€149
Exam fee · Available when Advanced tier launches
mCISO-X

modularCISO Expert

Industry vertical specialization, capstone project, and proctored exam. Includes CEU credits. A practical alternative to traditional certifications.

€299
Exam fee · Available when Optimum tier launches

Start with
Module 01.

Free. No credit card. No signup wall. Just open the first module and start learning. Upgrade when you're ready — if you're ever ready.

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  "tools_live": 1,
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