ISC2 Insights
The latest ISC2 updates, along with member views on global cybersecurity trends and issues, public policy, technology innovation and more.
June 20, 2025 Certified in Cybersecurity Mapped to the Skills Framework for the Information Age
The CC is mapped to the SFIA, a seven-level framework bringing together professional skills, behaviors and knowledge reflecting what is important to industry and business. Learn more about how the CC is mapped in this
Insights CPE Quiz •June 20, 2025 CC Exam Goes CAT: New Exam Format for the Next Wave of Cybersecurity
ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) examination is advancing to Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format. This transition provides a more secure and efficient testing method for candidates looking to prove their foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.
Newsletter •June 19, 2025 Educating the Workforce About Cybersecurity
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, educating employees at all levels about cybersecurity risks and preventative measures is now an essential task that cybersecurity teams need to factor into their scope and workload.
Article •June 18, 2025 Understanding Saudi Arabia’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and Workforce Framework (SCyWF)
Discover how Saudi Arabia’s Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC) and the Saudi Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (SCyWF) strengthen national cybersecurity. Learn how these frameworks guide compliance, workforce development, and align with ISC2 certifications.
Article •June 18, 2025 New Data Protection Express Courses on Compliance, Policies, Organizational Culture and Incident Analysis
Data is at the core of all organizations. Ensuring its on-going protection, operational security and maintenance in an evolving compliance environment as well as a rapidly changing threat landscape are essential functions for all departments, particularly the cybersecurity team.
Press Release •June 18, 2025 ISC2 Joins EU Industry-Academia Network to Strengthen Future Cybersecurity Workforce
New partnerships provide free cybersecurity certification and training to students and jobseekers across Europe, addressing the region’s critical cyber skills gap.
Article •June 16, 2025 From Masking to Mastery: My Journey with Autism and Cybersecurity
Joe Hawley, CISSP, discusses his experience with autism and what he has learned about combination of neurodiversity and working in cybersecurity.
Article •June 16, 2025 How Being Neurodivergent Has Shaped My Career
Panos Vlachos, BSc, MSc, CCSP, is a lead information security engineer, a PhD researcher in post-quantum cryptography and a proud neurodivergent professional with strong traits of both Autism Spectrum Condition and ADHD - often referred to as “AuDHD”.
Article •June 16, 2025 Empowering Neurodivergent Cybersecurity Professionals
For Neurodiversity Pride Day, we sought to better understand the contribution that neurodiverse individuals make to the cybersecurity ecosystem and the challenges they encounter working in these roles.
Article •June 16, 2025 Built Different, Wired to Lead: A Neurodivergent Woman’s Journey in Cybersecurity
Sari Lindroos-Valimaki, MBA, CISSP, shares her experience of being neurodivergent and working in cybersecurity, along with her advice for others.