Blogs
July 2023
Preparing For The (ISC)² CISSP Exam
Dwayne Natwick, CISSP, CCSP, CGRC, CC | 6th July 2023
You want to take the CISSP exam with the hopes of getting the (ISC)² Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification. So, what are the best ways to prepare for this exam?
Security Engineering Careers Offer Promising ROI And Opportunities
(ISC)² Staff | 3rd July 2023
To adequately protect cross-industrial enterprises from increasingly complex modern threats, organizations are trying to fill the gap of 3.4 million cybersecurity workers.
June 2023
New And Improved Online Training For CCSP From (ISC)²
(ISC)² Staff | 26th June 2023
Getting CCSP-certified opens expanded opportunities worldwide in cloud security and career advancement.
(ISC)² On the Hill: (ISC)² Invited to Testify For The House Homeland Security Subcommittee On Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Protection
(ISC)² Staff | 22nd June 2023
On June 22, 2023, (ISC)² was invited to testify at the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
CISSP-ISSAPs – Additional Opportunity to Provide Input
(ISC)² Staff | 21th June 2023
Earlier this year we asked for feedback regarding the CISSP-ISSAP exam outline update. If you didn’t provide feedback in January, you still have an opportunity to do so!
Creating A Platform For Women To Excel In Cybersecurity
(ISC)² Staff | 19th June 2023
The field of cybersecurity plays a crucial role in safeguarding our increasingly digitalized world against cyber threats. However, it has historically been dominated by men, resulting in significant underrepresentation of women and non-binary.
Preparing for the (ISC)² CC Exam
Dwayne Natwick, CISSP, CCSP, CGRC, CC | 15th June 2023
You want to take the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) exam with the hopes of earning your first (ISC)² certification. So, what are the best ways to prepare for this exam?
May 2023
Open Call For (ISC)² Board of Directors Nominations
(ISC)² Staff | 22nd May 2023
Nominations are open for the (ISC)² Board of Directors. If you’re interested in serving as a Board member, this is your opportunity to nominate yourself for election!
Eliminating Stigma Around Mental Health in the Cybersecurity Profession
(ISC)² Staff | 22nd May 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to promote education about mental wellness and reduce stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Real Talk with CCSPs: An Interview with Shubhra Deo
(ISC)² Staff | 11th May 2023
Often in cybersecurity, we encounter professionals who never intended or expected to pursue security at all.
#worldpasswordday - (ISC)² Members Weigh In
(ISC)² Staff | 4th May 2023
What is your best advice as a cybersecurity professional to those outside of the industry when it comes to setting passwords?
New And Improved Online Training for CISSP From (ISC)²
(ISC)² Staff | 1st May 2023
The demand for certified professionals is so hot, CISSP is the No. 1 security credential required by hiring managers on LinkedIn.
April 2023
Maximizing The Advantages of Multicloud
(ISC)² Staff | 20th April 2023
As today's digital-native generation fills more roles in the workforce, technology adoption is rising to meet them.
Remote Work and Opportunities for Neurodivergent Workers in Cybersecurity
(ISC)² Staff | 18th April 2023
Around the world, April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, a time to promote awareness and acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Certified In Cybersecurity Earns ANAB Accreditation
(ISC)² Staff | 17th April 2023
The newest certification from (ISC)², Certified in Cybersecurity, has earned accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board – known as ANAB – for meeting ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.
Healthcare Is One of The Most Targeted Industries for Cyberattacks Due to The Large Amount of Sensitive Data It Manages
(ISC)² Staff | 17th April 2023
Medical records and personal identifying information have high value on the black market. Criminals know this, and, as a result, healthcare has seen an alarming increase in cyberattacks in recent years.
(ISC)² Security Congress in Nashville – See Y’all There!
(ISC)² Staff | 13th April 2023
We are less than 200 days away from the 2023 (ISC)² Security Congress conference. Our team is hard at work reviewing the presentations many of you submitted for breakout sessions this year.
(ISC)² Supports Cyber Newcomers
(ISC)² Staff | 5th April 2023
With more than 14,000 new Certified in Cybersecurity members joining (ISC)² last year and an additional 180,000+ Candidates gearing up to earn their first certification, (ISC)² will be supporting these cyber newcomers every step of the way.
New Adaptive Platform Customizes Online Certification Training for a Personalized Experience
(ISC)² Staff | 3rd April 2023
Adaptive online training is a new and innovative way to prep for certification that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to tailor the learning journey to each individual’s needs.
March 2023
New CISSP Exam Registration Process For 2023
(ISC)² Staff | 30th March 2023
Looking to earn your (ISC)² CISSP certification? Make sure you follow these updated steps to register for your exam.
Real Talk with CCSPs: An Interview with Panagiotis Soulos
(ISC)² Staff | 22nd March 2023
Panagiotis Soulos, Global Information Security Manager at Intrum, summarizes his philosophy of why the CCSP credential is important to any cybersecurity professional.
Meet The 2023 (ISC)² Bylaws Committee
(ISC)² Staff | 15th March 2023
The (ISC)² Board of Directors Bylaws Committee will host the first in a series of webinars March 21 to introduce members to this year’s bylaws review and amendment process.
What’s Driving The Demand For GRC Professionals In Critical Infrastructure?
(ISC)² Staff | 2nd March 2023
As geopolitical tensions continue, cyberwarfare has taken its toll on the world.
February 2023
Advance Your Cybersecurity Career with Toolkits From (ISC)² And Built
(ISC)² Staff | 27th February 2023
(ISC)² and its partner, BUiLT (Blacks United in Leading Technology, Inc.), are releasing four new DEI toolkits aimed at increasing the number of underrepresented professionals entering, staying and advancing in the cybersecurity profession.
The Significance of Key Risk Indicators in Organizations
Vivek Soni, CCSP | 24th February 2023
Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) are critical predictors/indicators of undesirable events that can adversely impact the organization.
Provide Your Feedback on the CISSP-ISSEP Exam Outline
(ISC)² Staff | 22nd February 2023
(ISC)² is exploring a new security engineering credential that is in better alignment with global standards for recognized roles and specialisms. We need your feedback and input.
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Evolves Its Mission Statement
(ISC)² Staff | 21st February 2023
The Center will support new pathways for more cybersecurity professionals to begin their career while remaining dedicated to raising awareness and helping to build a pipeline of diverse cybersecurity professionals.
CAP Is Now Certified in Governance, Risk And Compliance (CGRC)
(ISC)² Staff | 15th February 2023
The (ISC)² Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification is now known as the Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)TM. This name better represents the knowledge, skills and abilities required to earn and maintain this certification.
(ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity Exam Now Available in More Languages
(ISC)² Staff | 14th February 2023
The (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam, for entry- and junior-level practitioners or career changers, is now available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and English.
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education Looking for Volunteer Leaders
(ISC)² Staff | 13th February 2023
The Center for Cyber Safety and Education is seeking the guidance and leadership of volunteers willing to serve on its Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2023 to help achieve its mission.
Juggling The Demands of a Multicloud Environment
(ISC)² Staff | 7th February 2023
The emergence of various cloud solutions has led organizations towards migrating assets from on-prem to the cloud, including using multicloud and hybrid solutions to satisfy customers' needs.
Essential Team Building for Strong Cloud Security
(ISC)² Staff | 2nd February 2023
The growth in cloud applications for both professional and personal use has proved unrelenting as critical applications and services move to cloud-only access.
January 2023
Real Talk with CCSPs: An Interview With Vanessa Leite, CCSP, CISSP
(ISC)² Staff | 27th January 2023
We talked to Vanessa Leite, a principal cyber strategy and consulting with Global Cyber Security company CyberCX about the importance of continuous learning.
No Experience, No Problem – (ISC)² Recruits 140,000 Individuals Interested in a Cybersecurity Career
(ISC)² Staff | 25th January 2023
To create new career pathways and decrease the global workforce gap, (ISC)² has launched a new initiative for individuals pursuing or considering a career in cybersecurity.
How To Earn Your (ISC)² Certification
(ISC)² Staff | 23rd January 2023
More than 130,000 individuals have become (ISC)² Candidates since launching in September 2022. For those new to (ISC)², you may not be sure exactly how you become (ISC)² certified.
Predictions 2023: What Will the New Year Bring for the Infosec Community?
(ISC)² Staff | 11th January 2023
We dust off the crystal ball to examine some of the challenges that cybersecurity professionals expect to face in the year ahead.
December 2022
Working With the U.S. Government: An Overview of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Dustin Perkins, CISSP | 7th December 2022
Cybersecurity has proven a growing interest and concern among both the private and public sectors and, for those contracted to do business with the U.S. Department of Defense.
There are No Cyber ‘Police,’ So Outfox Cybercriminals with a Non-Traditional Approach
David Samara, CISSP | 5th December 2022
Are organizations on their own against well-honed organized cybercrime syndicates, state-sponsored espionage and independent cybercriminals?
Five Things Cybersecurity Leaders Should Heed in the Age of Millennials
Anthony Lim, CSSLP | 5th December 2022
It’s essential to understand the millennials’ impact on every industry, and in particular, ours.
November 2022
(ISC)² Board of Directors Election Results
(ISC)² Staff | 23rd November 2022
Five individuals have been elected to the (ISC)² board following November’s election process.
September 2022
Announcing This Year’s (ISC)² Global Achievement Award Recipients - Part 2
(ISC)² Staff | 29th September 2022
Continuing our rundown of the recipients of this year’s GAAs who are going above and beyond in the cybersecurity community.
Announcing This Year’s (ISC)² Global Achievement Award Recipients - Part 1
(ISC)² Staff | 28th September 2022
The annual (ISC)² awards honor exceptional practitioners for their commitment to a safer cyber world for one and all.
Real Talk With CCSPs: An Interview With Jonas Björk, CCSP
(ISC)² Staff | 27th September 2022
We had a very candid chat with Jonas Björk, of Cygate, a Swedish telecoms organization, that ranged from his decades-long passion for cybersecurity to his love of skateboarding.
August 2022
Unconscious Bias: How to Understand, Identify and Manage It
(ISC)² Staff | 30th August 2022
The presence of unconscious biases in hiring staff hampers efforts to grow the cybersecurity workforce and to diversify the individuals who make up this group.