(ISC)² Blog

Deep Dive into CISSP Salary Data

(ISC)² is most widely known for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification. Holding your CISSP certification means something. It means you are experienced, well-trained, dedicated and constantly working to stay up to speed on the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. There are more than 125,000 certified CISSPs around the world working at Fortune 100 companies, start-ups and as independent contractors. Certification Magazine surveyed a group of CISSPs and discovered they remain among the highest compensated security professionals, with an average U.S. salary of $131,030. To learn more about CISSP salary information, including job satisfaction and experience levels, read the... Read more →

So You Think You Can Cyber?

The 2018 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, recently released by (ISC)2, reveals that 63% of organizations currently don’t have enough cybersecurity staff. The number is hardly surprising considering the worldwide cybersecurity workforce shortage is nearly 3 million. Employers have an acute need to build their cyber teams with the requisite skills and experience. Their priorities in looking for candidates include: relevant work experience – 49% understanding of advanced cybersecurity concepts – 47% cybersecurity certifications – 43% extensive cybersecurity work experience – 40% strong non-technical/soft skills – 39% If you’re seeking employment in a cybersecurity role, keep these priorities in mind. They provide... Read more →

Cybersecurity Scholarships from (ISC)² and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education

Each year, (ISC)² and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education partner together to offer scholarships to students around the world. There are three categories of scholarships in this program: Graduate, Undergraduate and Women’s. All are open to students pursuing cybersecurity degrees in any country in the world, whether they are full-time or part-time students, online or attending a campus. The Graduate Scholarship period is open until January 15. Applicants must be pursuing, or plan to pursue, a master’s degree program, or a doctoral study, with a focus on cybersecurity or information assurance. The Undergraduate Scholarship application period will open... Read more →

Infographic: Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Culture

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SSCP Creates Point of Entry to Cyber Career

If you’re looking to break into the field of cybersecurity – and workforce research shows, we need you to join us – (ISC)²’s SSCP certification may be the way to go. Certification Magazine recently wrote about the SSCP certification as a solid point of entry for aspiring security professionals. The certification is ideal for those in “boots on the ground” positions within security operations. The SSCP exam is highly technical and focused on hands-on knowledge skills. The certification is ideal for security analysts, systems engineers, database administrators and others responsible for the day-to-day operations of securing their organizations critical assets.... Read more →

Honoring the Fellows of (ISC)²

(ISC)² recently honored two additions to the distinguished group of Fellows of (ISC)². This recognition is designated upon elite cybersecurity professionals who have made outstanding contributions over the course of their careers to the profession and industry at large. John McCumber, director of cybersecurity advocacy in North America for (ISC)², is a past Fellow and presented the honor to two outstanding and deserving individuals this year at Security Congress in New Orleans during the Information Security Leadership Awards ceremony. The first Fellow honored was Dr. Ronald Ross. His area of focus has been systems security engineering and risk management. He... Read more →

How to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Culture Despite the Skills Shortage

Despite a shortage of 3 million cybersecurity professionals across the globe, a comfortable majority of those currently employed (68%) are happy in their jobs, according to (ISC)2’s newly published Cybersecurity Workforce Study. Their job satisfaction is related to the level of investment employers make in cybersecurity skills, technology and practices – all of which determines how cybersecurity professionals spend their time. The study is instructive to employers who are hampered by the skills shortage, but nevertheless need to improve their cybersecurity posture and culture. “By providing the right security resources, whether that means additional personnel, training or specialized cybersecurity solutions,... Read more →

Highlights From Security Congress 2018 – And What to Look Forward To

New Orleans jazz band welcomes attendees to the city and declares (ISC)2 Security Congress 2018 open By David Shearer, CISSP, (ISC)² CEO When I made the decision two years ago to transform the annual (ISC)2 Security Congress into an independent event, I knew it would be a huge undertaking for our team, but I also understood the passion of our member base and that we had enough interest to support this evolution. After returning from the 2018 Congress held in New Orleans just a few weeks ago (from October 8-10) I am reaffirmed that it was the right move. Our... Read more →

CSSLP Members: Your Feedback is Requested

(ISC)² regularly conducts Job Task Analysis (JTA) studies to review and update the content outline (or exam blueprint) of its credentialing examinations. A JTA is the methodical process used to determine tasks that are performed by credential holders and knowledge and skills required to perform those tasks successfully. Results of the JTA study link a candidate’s examination score directly to the domain knowledge being tested. A JTA Study Workshop for CSSLP has tentatively been scheduled toward the end of January 2019. In preparation for the upcoming study, we would like to hear from our CSSLP members. Please comment on the... Read more →

#ISC2Congress Recap

This year’s (ISC)² Security Congress event took place at the New Orleans Marriott in Louisiana October 8-10, 2018, with nearly 2,000 cybersecurity professionals in attendance to share best practices, learn new skills and explore solutions to top challenges facing the profession. With keynote addresses from Congressman Cedric Richmond, Jane McGonigal, Theresa Payton and Dr. Jessica Barker, Security Congress featured more than 100 educational breakout sessions on a dozen security tracks, including cloud security; critical infrastructure; cybercrime; governance, regulation and compliance; incident response and forensics; identity access management; privacy; professional development; research; software assurance and application security; and cyber threats. Top... Read more →