CSD® TRAINING · CORPSECURITY TRAINING
CSD® training for security directors and leaders
Prepare for the Certified Security Director (CSD®) exam with practical online training built around the responsibilities you carry at the top of the security function: strategy, governance, people and enterprise security programs.
Free 15-minute session with a training advisor. See the CSD® course, check your eligibility and choose your start date. No payment details required.
CSD® Training Benefits
100% online
Self-paced to fit a demanding work schedule
6 months' access
Structured lessons aligned to the nine CSD® exam domains, plus project assessments
Mentor guidance
Support from experienced security leaders
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EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
ENTERPRISE REGIONAL GLOBAL
IS CSD® RIGHT FOR YOU?
Who CSD® training is for
CSD® certifies security leaders who lead the security function and are accountable for its outcomes, setting security strategy and policy for the organization.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Typical roles
- Security Director
- Head of Security
- Vice President, Security
- Chief Security Officer
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility for the CSD® certification
| Experience | 15 years of verifiable security experience, or 12 years with CSM® |
|---|---|
| Responsibility | Demonstrated accountability for enterprise, regional or global security strategy and governance |
WHAT THE CSD® EXAM COVERS
CSD® exam domains
The CSD® exam assesses executive leadership and governance across nine domains, weighted equally between core leadership and security program development. CSD® training covers every one.
THE EXAMINATION BLUEPRINT
leadership
& governance
Two areas. Nine domains. One examination.
PART ONE THREE DOMAINS
Core leadership
| No. | Exam domain | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Security Leadership Strategy | 20% |
| 02 | Security Operations Excellence | 15% |
| 03 | Security Personnel Development | 15% |
PART TWO SIX DOMAINS
Program development & governance
| No. | Exam domain | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 04 | GSOC – Global Security Operations Center Development | 10% |
| 05 | Crisis Management Program Development | 9% |
| 06 | Information Security Program Development | 8% |
| 07 | Personnel Security Program Development | 8% |
| 08 | Physical Security Program Development | 8% |
| 09 | Investigation Program Development | 7% |
How CSD® training works
ACCESS
Recommended study time: 6 months
THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE
Course at a glance
- Format
- 100% online, self-paced
- Access
- 6 months
- Recommended study time
- 6 months
- Learning resources
- Structured lessons aligned to the nine exam domains, assessments and project assessments
- Support
- Mentor guidance and learner support
- Exam support
- Help with your certification application and exam scheduling
FROM DEMO TO DESIGNATION
Your route to CSD® certification
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Book your demo
See the course and confirm your eligibility with a training advisor.
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Enroll
Your advisor sets up your training access.
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Train
Work through the lessons, assessments and project assessments at your own pace, with mentor guidance.
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Sit the exam
Take the CSD® exam with CorpSecurity International, the certification body.
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Get certified
CorpSecurity International verifies your experience and awards your CSD®.
CSD® Certified Professionals
A selection of professionals holding the CorpSecurity CSD® Certifications.
Kariyapatil Paul Varghese, CSD®
Security Director,
India
Oluwakayode Adeoye, CSD®
Security and Safety Advisor
Nigeria
Ochan Geoffrey Okot, CSD®
Managing Director
Uganda
EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATION / COMMON QUESTIONS
Clarity before the next step in your security leadership journey.
THE ANSWERS THAT MATTER
CSD® training questions
Is CSD® training required to sit the exam?
No. Official training is recommended, not required. Most candidates take it because it covers all nine exam domains and includes project assessments and mentor guidance.
How long does CSD® training take?
Most candidates prepare in about 6 months. You have 6 months' access and study at your own pace.
Do I need CSM® before CSD®?
No. CSD® requires 15 years of security experience. Holding an active CSM® reduces the requirement to 12.
What is the difference between CSM® and CSD®?
CSM® certifies managing security work and the people who carry it out. CSD® certifies leading the security function: setting strategy and policy, governing security programs and answering for their outcomes.
Who awards the CSD® certification?
CorpSecurity International, the certification body. CorpSecurity Training provides official training for its certifications.
How much does CSD® cost?
Training and exam fees are published at corpsecurity.org/fees/ . Your advisor confirms your total in the free demo.
A CONVERSATION BEFORE COMMITMENT