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CISO Network Academy

Certified AI Trust
Practitioner

The only AI security micro-certification built entirely by active CISOs. No vendors. No fees. No multiple-choice shortcuts — just real tabletop scenarios that prove you can lead under pressure.

6,500+
Security Leaders
100%
Peer-Led
Free
Always
~60 min
To Complete
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About the Academy

CISO Network Academy

CISO Network Academy is the world's only AI security certification program built entirely by active Chief Information Security Officers. Every scenario, every rubric, and every credential is peer-authored — no vendors, no academics, no shortcuts.

Our ten micro-certifications cover the full spectrum of cybersecurity leadership — from AI security and threat response to quantum readiness, supply chain risk, zero trust, and board-level governance. Each takes roughly 60–90 minutes, is completely free, and earns you a permanent, publicly verifiable credential recognized across the CISO Network's 6,500+ member community.

Choose Your Certification

Ten credentials. One ladder. All free, all peer-led, all issued instantly on passing.

Practitioner Level

Certified AI Trust Practitioner

CATP · CN-CATP-2026-XXXX

Four real-world AI threat tabletop scenarios testing incident response, containment, and technical AI security judgment. Built for practitioners who need to prove they can act under pressure.

Shadow AI Data Leak
Prompt Injection Attack
Model Drift & Compliance
AI Deepfake Fraud
60-min timer150 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CATP Test
Executive Level

Certified AI Security Officer

CAISO · CN-CAISO-2026-XXXX

Four strategic leadership scenarios testing AI program governance, vendor risk management, ethics compliance, and board-level communication. Built for CISOs who need to prove they can lead at the executive level.

AI Program Architecture
Third-Party AI Vendor Risk
AI Ethics & Bias Compliance
Board Briefing Under Pressure
90-min timer200 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CAISO Test Learn more
Specialist Level

Certified AI Risk Assessor

CAIR · CN-CAIR-2026-XXXX

Four scenario-based assessments testing your ability to identify, quantify, and remediate AI-specific risks across enterprise environments. Built for practitioners who own the risk register.

AI Model Supply Chain Risk
Autonomous Decision Bias Audit
AI Data Poisoning Incident
Regulatory Exposure Assessment
75-min timer175 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CAIR Test Learn more
Governance Level

Certified AI Governance Professional

CAIG · CN-CAIG-2026-XXXX

Four governance-focused scenarios testing policy design, AI lifecycle oversight, cross-functional accountability, and regulatory alignment. Built for leaders who set the rules.

AI Policy Framework Design
Cross-Functional AI Accountability
Regulatory Compliance Gap Analysis
AI Lifecycle Governance Audit
75-min timer175 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CAIG Test Learn more
Technical Level

Certified AI Penetration Tester

CAIT · CN-CAIT-2026-XXXX

Four adversarial testing scenarios covering prompt injection exploitation, model extraction, adversarial input crafting, and AI system reconnaissance. Built for red teamers and offensive security practitioners.

Prompt Injection Exploitation
Model Extraction Attack
Adversarial Input Crafting
AI System Reconnaissance
90-min timer200 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CAIT Test Learn more
Ethics Level

Certified AI Ethics in Cybersecurity

CADR · CN-CADR-2026-XXXX

Four ethics-focused scenarios examining bias detection, responsible disclosure, dual-use AI dilemmas, and the human cost of automated security decisions. Built for leaders who think beyond the technical.

Algorithmic Bias in Security Tooling
Responsible AI Disclosure Dilemma
Dual-Use AI Weaponization
Automated Decision Human Impact
75-min timer175 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CADR Test Learn more
Flagship
Flagship · Executive

Certified Corporate Cybersecurity Executive

CCBE · CN-CCBE-2026-XXXX

The definitive next step after the CISSP. Four AI-generated executive simulations testing boardroom command, financial leadership, vendor negotiation, and crisis communications. Built for VPs, Directors, and CISOs who need to prove they can run the business.

CFO Budget Defense
Board Audit Committee Briefing
MSA Vendor Negotiation
Breach Crisis Command
90-min timer200 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Launch Examination Learn more
Director Level

Certified Quantum Readiness Director

CQRD · CN-CQRD-2026-XXXX

Four executive-level scenarios testing post-quantum cryptography strategy, NIST PQC migration planning, harvest-now-decrypt-later threat response, and board-level quantum risk communication. Built for CISOs navigating the post-quantum transition.

Harvest-Now-Decrypt-Later Response
NIST PQC Migration Roadmap
Quantum-Vulnerable VPN Transition
Board Quantum Risk Briefing
75-min timer150 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CQRD Test Learn more
Specialist Level

Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager

CSRM · CN-CSRM-2026-XXXX

Four practitioner scenarios testing software supply chain incident response, vendor acquisition risk, SBOM compliance program design, and hardware implant investigation. Built for security leaders defending the modern software supply chain.

SolarWinds-Style Compromise Response
Vendor Acquisition Risk Assessment
SBOM Mandate Compliance Program
Hardware Implant Investigation
60-min timer150 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CSRM Test Learn more
Architecture Level

Certified Zero Trust Compliance Manager

CZCM · CN-CZCM-2026-XXXX

Four architecture-focused scenarios testing zero trust lateral movement containment, enterprise migration strategy, federal compliance alignment (EO 14028, CMMC), and privileged access governance. Built for practitioners implementing zero trust in enterprise environments.

Lateral Movement Containment Design
24-Month ZT Migration Roadmap
Federal Contractor ZT Compliance
Privileged Access Compromise Response
60-min timer150 words minScore ≥ 70 to pass
Take the CZCM Test Learn more

Why CATP is different

Built by practitioners, for practitioners

We are a premium, community-led cybersecurity education platform. Every aspect of CATP was designed to reflect how real security leaders actually think and operate.

100% Peer-Led

Curriculum written and reviewed exclusively by active CISOs. No academic theory, no vendor influence — just practitioner knowledge from the field.

Vendor-Agnostic

Zero product endorsements. Every scenario is drawn from real-world incidents, not vendor case studies or sponsored content.

Zero Cost

Free to every practitioner, forever. CISO Network believes elite AI security knowledge should never be paywalled.

Tabletop-First

Four live threat scenarios replace multiple-choice exams. You demonstrate real judgment under pressure — not memorization.

The Process

Four steps to certification

01

Practitioner Profile

Tell us who you are — name, title, company, and LinkedIn URL. Takes under two minutes.

Name · Title · Company · LinkedIn
02

AI Readiness Diagnostic

Five questions mapping your organization's current AI deployment posture and governance maturity.

5 questions · ~5 minutes
03

Tabletop Challenge

Four real-world AI threat scenarios — Shadow AI, Prompt Injection, Model Drift, and Deepfake Attack. Write your triage response for each. No time limit.

4 scenarios · No time limit · 150 words min each
04

Verified Credential

Pass with a score of 70 or above and receive a permanent, shareable certificate with a public verification URL and LinkedIn Add-to-Profile link.

Pass threshold: 70/100 · Issued instantly

Your Credential

A verifiable certificate you can share anywhere

Every CATP certificate carries a unique public verification URL. Share it on LinkedIn, your resume, or email signature — anyone can confirm its authenticity in seconds. Issued by CISO Network and completely free of charge.

Permanent public verification page at /verify/[id] — shareable anywhere
One-click "Add to LinkedIn" with pre-filled credential data
Issued by CISO Network — recognized by 6,500+ security leaders globally
No expiry — credentials earned are permanent and never revoked
Completely free — no hidden fees, no subscription required
CISO Network Academy
Verified Credential

This confirms that

Jane Smith, CISO

Acme Corporation

successfully passed the CISO Network AI Security Tabletop Assessment and has demonstrated competency in AI threat response, governance, and risk management.

CATP — Certified AI Trust Practitioner
Credential ID: CN-CATP-2026-0001

Ten credentials. One ladder.

Start with CATP to prove your AI threat response skills. Advance through risk, governance, penetration testing, and ethics — or take any cert that matches your role.

Practitioner Level

Certified AI Trust Practitioner

Four real-world AI threat tabletop scenarios testing incident response, containment, and technical AI security judgment. Built for practitioners who need to prove they can act under pressure.

Shadow AI Data Leak
Prompt Injection Attack
Model Drift & Compliance
AI Deepfake Fraud
Take the CATP Test
Executive Level

Certified AI Security Officer

Four strategic leadership scenarios testing AI program governance, vendor risk management, ethics compliance, and board-level communication. Built for CISOs who need to prove they can lead at the executive level.

AI Program Architecture
Third-Party AI Vendor Risk
AI Ethics & Bias Compliance
Board Briefing Under Pressure
Take the CAISO Test
Specialist Level

Certified AI Risk Assessor

Four scenario-based assessments testing your ability to identify, quantify, and remediate AI-specific risks across enterprise environments. Built for practitioners who own the risk register.

AI Model Supply Chain Risk
Autonomous Decision Bias Audit
AI Data Poisoning Incident
Regulatory Exposure Assessment
Take the CAIR Test
Governance Level

Certified AI Governance Professional

Four governance-focused scenarios testing policy design, AI lifecycle oversight, cross-functional accountability, and regulatory alignment. Built for leaders who set the rules.

AI Policy Framework Design
Cross-Functional AI Accountability
Regulatory Compliance Gap Analysis
AI Lifecycle Governance Audit
Take the CAIG Test
Technical Level

Certified AI Penetration Tester

Four adversarial testing scenarios covering prompt injection exploitation, model extraction, adversarial input crafting, and AI system reconnaissance. Built for red teamers and offensive security practitioners.

Prompt Injection Exploitation
Model Extraction Attack
Adversarial Input Crafting
AI System Reconnaissance
Take the CAIT Test
Ethics Level

Certified AI Ethics in Cybersecurity

Four ethics-focused scenarios examining bias detection, responsible disclosure, dual-use AI dilemmas, and the human cost of automated security decisions. Built for leaders who think beyond the technical.

Algorithmic Bias in Security Tooling
Responsible AI Disclosure Dilemma
Dual-Use AI Weaponization
Automated Decision Human Impact
Take the CADR Test
Flagship · Executive

Certified Corporate Cybersecurity Executive

The definitive next step after the CISSP. Four AI-generated executive simulations testing boardroom command, financial leadership, vendor negotiation, and crisis communications. Built for VPs, Directors, and CISOs who need to prove they can run the business.

CFO Budget Defense
Board Audit Committee Briefing
MSA Vendor Negotiation
Breach Crisis Command
Launch Examination
Director Level

Certified Quantum Readiness Director

Four executive-level scenarios testing post-quantum cryptography strategy, NIST PQC migration planning, harvest-now-decrypt-later threat response, and board-level quantum risk communication. Built for CISOs navigating the post-quantum transition.

Harvest-Now-Decrypt-Later Response
NIST PQC Migration Roadmap
Quantum-Vulnerable VPN Transition
Board Quantum Risk Briefing
Take the CQRD Test
Specialist Level

Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager

Four practitioner scenarios testing software supply chain incident response, vendor acquisition risk, SBOM compliance program design, and hardware implant investigation. Built for security leaders defending the modern software supply chain.

SolarWinds-Style Compromise Response
Vendor Acquisition Risk Assessment
SBOM Mandate Compliance Program
Hardware Implant Investigation
Take the CSRM Test
Architecture Level

Certified Zero Trust Compliance Manager

Four architecture-focused scenarios testing zero trust lateral movement containment, enterprise migration strategy, federal compliance alignment (EO 14028, CMMC), and privileged access governance. Built for practitioners implementing zero trust in enterprise environments.

Lateral Movement Containment Design
24-Month ZT Migration Roadmap
Federal Contractor ZT Compliance
Privileged Access Compromise Response
Take the CZCM Test

Disclaimer: The Certified AI Trust Practitioner (CATP) is a community-led competency certificate issued by CISO Network. It is not an academic degree, professional license, or accredited qualification recognized by any governmental or regulatory body. CATP does not constitute professional advisory services, legal counsel, or compliance certification of any kind. Completion of the CATP assessment does not guarantee employment, promotion, or regulatory compliance. CISO Network makes no representations regarding the recognition of this credential by any third party, employer, or institution. All assessment content is provided for educational and professional development purposes only.