(ISC)² Blog

Study on Grade 4-8 Internet Usage Indicates 40 percent Chat with Strangers

Recently, the Center for Cyber Safety and EducationTM released the results of the Children’s Internet Usage Study. The study contrasted the self-reported online behaviors of U.S. kids in grades 4-8 with their parents’ perceptions of their behavior. The findings were surprising and could be a cause for concern for many parents, as it shows that children are spending more time online, including late into the evenings, than their parents were aware. The children indicated they visit sites they know they are not supposed to, and engage with strangers despite warnings from parents. A few of the survey results are below:... Read more →

(ISC)² to Host International Standards Organisation Meeting

Many of you will know that (ISC)² is hosting a major event this month – in downtown Tampa, Florida – and I’m sure that you’ve also heard the phrases ISO and SC27. But what does this all mean? ISO is the International Organisation for Standardization, set up in 1947, which oversees the creation, publication and maintenance of standards covering everything from acid-free paper to quality management systems, smart cities to information, and cybersecurity. ISO has committees of experts – drawn from around the world – who volunteer their time and share their knowledge to create and maintain standards. Each committee... Read more →

Crafting My Name on the ‘Hall of Fame’

There was an old practice at my previous workplace that they asked the employees to post their recently attained industry certifications on a board in a common area where everyone can share one’s happiness of getting a new certification. Gradually, the board becomes the ‘Hall of Fame’ in the office. That was the first time I saw the actual CISSP certificate. During my university days, my major subject was in Voice over IP. Since VoIP is an application running on the Internet, it also inherits a lot of Internet security issues. Ever since then, I was fascinated by the world... Read more →

Digital Badges for (ISC)² Credentials – Broadcast Your Accomplishments

Security professionals know that their skills are in demand. Employers looking to fill security roles are looking for candidates to differentiate themselves and stand out. Increasingly certification plays a critical role in that process and helps signal to employers that candidates have the knowledge and experience to fill key roles. I am happy to introduce a new feature for (ISC)² certified members to help broadcast their certification achievements. (ISC)² has partnered with an organization called Acclaim, a subsidiary of Pearson VUE, to enable verifiable digital representations of our certifications. When members accept the digital badge from Acclaim they can broadcast... Read more →