ISC2 Insights
The latest ISC2 updates, along with member views on global cybersecurity trends and issues, public policy, technology innovation and more.
Article •May 16, 2025 Following the Money: Insights from RSAC2025 on Critical Infrastructure Risk Management
Daksha Bhasker, CISSP attended the new critical infrastructure track at RSAC2025, where sessions focused on both the technical and economic impacts of disruption as well as protecting essential networks, services and supply chains from cyberattacks.
Article •May 15, 2025 #ISC2Congress-Revealed: Top 5 Trends in Cybersecurity at ISC2 Security Congress 2025
These are the top five trends that will be front and center at ISC2 Security Congress 2025.
Article •May 14, 2025 NEW! ISC2 Exam Registration Process for 2025
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and earn your CISSP certification? Or are you a cyber newcomer and ISC2 Candidate, looking to take the free Certified in Cybersecurity exam? Here are the steps you need to know to register for your ISC2 exam.
Article •May 14, 2025 Decrypting the Future: Insights from RSAC2025 Cryptographers’ Panel
Cryptography is a bedrock of cybersecurity, weaving through the fabric of technologies and applications. It’s no surprise that the Cryptographers’ Panel is a crowd favorite every year at the RSA Conference in San Francisco. Daksha Bhasker, CISSP, attended the panel and shares what she learned.
Article •May 14, 2025 Computerized Adaptive Testing Examination Format Updates – CC, SSCP, CCSP
On October 1, 2025, three ISC2 certification examinations will move from linear to Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format: Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP). CAT is a more precise and efficient evaluation based on the same exam content outline as the linear, fixed form.
Article •May 12, 2025 CISSP in the ECSF – Understanding How the Certification Maps
The CISSP credential is mapped to six of the 12 roles defined in the European Cybersecurity Skills Framework (ECSF). Find out which roles the CISSP is mapped to and learn how the credential supports your career goals.
Insights CPE Quiz •May 9, 2025 March-April 2025 ISC2 Insights CPE Quiz is Live
Every two months, we publish a 10-question quiz with questions based on some of our longer-read editorial content from that period.
Video •May 8, 2025 May Brooks Kempler – Supporting Cybersecurity Professionals Through Volunteering
ISC2 Insights spoke to volunteer and board member May Brooks-Kempler CISSP, HCISPP about the benefits and value of ISC2 volunteering opportunities and how to go about getting involved.
Article •May 5, 2025 Skills to Lead: New Cyber Leadership Courses from ISC2
Develop in-demand cybersecurity leadership skills with ISC2. Build your cybersecurity team, enhance your incident response and gain support for your security program.
Article •May 5, 2025 CISSP in SFIA – Understanding How the Certification Maps
The CISSP is mapped to SFIA, a seven-level framework bringing together professional skills, behaviors and knowledge reflecting what is important to industry and business. CISSP holders’ knowledge, skills and abilities are recognized in high levels of responsibility across the SFIA framework. Learn more about how the CISSP is mapped in this article.

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