We are excited to share news about the launch of a change to our certification endorsement process. Beginning today, August 17, the process will take place entirely online. Once an (ISC)² exam has been taken and the results validated, a candidate applying for certification must be endorsed by another (ISC)²-certified professional in good standing before the credential can be awarded. This change will enable candidates and the members endorsing them to easily navigate through the endorsement process online, rather than printing, filling out and mailing documents. Feedback from our members and candidates is important to (ISC)². We listened to what you had to say and are happy to initiate this change to streamline the endorsement process. Select members and candidates

In recent years, many young people have felt disenfranchised and robbed of opportunities to pursue career ambitions. This sits in contrast to the fast-developing field of cybersecurity, where hiring managers regularly report staff shortages and lead times of over six months to fill positions. Cybersecurity is fundamental to the digital economy, but the (ISC)2 Global Information Security Workforce Study forecasts a growing workforce shortage of 1.5 million by 2020. As cybersecurity is a relatively new discipline, most organisations look for a minimum of three to five years’ experience, as well as a good understanding of cybersecurity concepts for the roles they are creating. Newcomers struggle to get these roles as employers find it difficult to judge their instincts. Often only

The benefits of digital health are discussed widely around the world. The prospect of increased efficiency and enabling patients to take a more hands-on role in their own medical care are considered positive outcomes by many. However, concerns over data privacy and the prevalence of data breaches in the sector are creating barriers to the adoption of digital health in the United Kingdom (U.K.). With this in mind, we recently hosted a roundtable event in London, inviting several experienced and respected individuals from all aspects of the healthcare sector to discuss some of the most pressing issues on the journey to digital health. During the event there were a number of different issues explored, and although there were a lot