(ISC)² Blog

CCSP Spotlight: Ceri Charlton

Name: Ceri Charlton Title: Group Information Security Manager Employer: Atradius Degree: M.Sc (Distinction) in Information Security and Computer Crime, 1st Class B.Sc., with Honours, in Computer Studies Years in IT: 14 Years in cybersecurity: 11 Cybersecurity certifications: CCSP, CISSP, Former QSA and PA-QSA, PCIP, Ethical Ninja (Grade 1) How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? When I first went into computing, I wanted to work on all aspects – and cybersecurity lets me remain involved in all areas. I also love how fast-paced and varied the field is, as you are always learning. I also foresaw, fairly accurately,... Read more →

Why cars are increasingly vulnerable to cyber attack

Adrian Davis, Managing Director, EMEA at (ISC)² explains how we can stop the ongoing proliferation of vulnerabilities in connected cars It’s clear that we are rapidly moving towards turning cars into rolling internet browsers, connecting to everything from traffic lights to household appliances. Future vehicles will get remote updates on traffic jams or weather, automatically alert emergency services to accidents as they happen, allow drivers to get over-the-air ‘upgrades’ without visiting a dealership and even warm up their kettles from their cars. Software updates can now give cars self-driving features, turn them into rolling Wi-Fi hotspots or even allow them... Read more →

It's About the People: Ryan Bell's Story

The (ISC)² staff received the following story about a young and talented information security professional who died at a very young age, just as his talents were starting to make a significant impact in the community. We wanted to share Ryan Bell’s story as a tribute to the many dedicated students and young professionals who are inspired to pursue this challenging career for the greater good. We often say in this profession, “It’s about the people.” Let Ryan’s story be a reminder for each of us to make strong connections within our workplaces, and to look out for one another... Read more →

CISSP Spotlight: Collin Chung

Name: Collin Chung Title: Risk and Compliance Analyst II Employer: CareerBuilder Education: B.A. Years in IT: 6 Years in cybersecurity: 5 Cybersecurity certifications: CISA, CISSP, CRISC, ITIL How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? It honestly just happened upon me. I loved video games growing up and decided to pursue an education in information technology and business - MIS. I later discovered that my love of computers pervaded enterprises in ways I couldn't have imagined and dove head first into the world of IT and eventually cybersecurity. Why did you get your CISSP®? Before I obtained my CISSP... Read more →

12 Tips for a Safe and Secure Holiday Season

Securing an organization’s data is an around the clock task for cybersecurity professionals. But keeping your family safe and secure is just as important. According to the Children’s Internet Usage Study, 90 percent of children surveyed have either a cell phone, tablet or computer in their bedroom. Beyond games and apps, there are more smart toys than ever that tout connectivity as a feature – but rarely acknowledge the risk. The Center for Cyber Safety and Education has 12 tips to help keep you and your family cyber safe this holiday season: Change default passwords on devices. Disable geotagging on... Read more →

CISSP Spotlight: Walter Speelman

Name: Walter Speelman Title: Senior Security Specialist, IAM Employer: The Walt Disney Company Years in IT: 26 Years in cybersecurity: 8 Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP® How did you decide upon a career in cybersecurity? I actually didn’t start off in cybersecurity. I started my career just doing typical IT functions related to the client/server environments and networks, later moving into programming and system architecture and design. While there are aspects of security in all of that, it was not until later that I moved specifically into a dedicated security role. When I started in IT, connectivity was the major focus and... Read more →

Board of Directors Election Results

(ISC)² is excited to announce the results of the election for its 2017 Board of Directors. The board is composed of 13 members who provide strategy, governance and oversight to our organization, grant certifications to qualifying candidates, and enforces adherence to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics. The following individuals will begin their voluntary service on the (ISC)² Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2017: Arthur Friedman, CISSP (U.S.A.) Sai Honig, CISSP, CCSP (New Zealand) Jennifer Minella, CISSP (U.S.A.) Greg Thompson, CISSP (Canada) Zachary Tudor, CISSP (U.S.A.) Directors are elected by the members to serve three-year terms, which are staggered so... Read more →