• Effective today, the (ISC)² Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) certification is known as the Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC)TM. This name better represents the knowledge, skills and abilities required to earn and maintain this certification. Those who earn and hold the CGRC have the knowledge and skills to integrate governance, performance management, risk management and regulatory compliance within the organization while helping the organization achieve objectives, address uncertainty and act with integrity. CGRC professionals can align IT goals with organizational objectives as they manage cyber risks and achieve regulatory needs. They utilize frameworks to integrate security and privacy with the organization’s overall objectives, allowing stakeholders to make informed decisions regarding data security and privacy risks.  If you’re thinking of

    Feb 15,
  • By Joe Fay NHS still recovering from ransomware incidents. Network firm employee confesses to data extortion, as U.S. cyber ambassador admits their Twitter account was hacked as the President turns to industry leaders to advise him. NHS Still Reconnecting After 2022 Lockbit Attack on Supplier Just how disruptive ransomware can be was illustrated this past week, six months after an attack on UK health software supplier Advanced. The attack on Advanced first emerged in August 2022, causing disruption across a range of NHS services. Health and secondary care minister Will Quince said that while most affected NHS organizations were up and running or in “in the restoration phase” some are “still undergoing reconnecting”. The recovery had affected the gathering of

    Feb 15,
  • By John E. Dunn In a fully digital world, organizations are no longer isolated islands. It seems the profession is finally coming to terms with the dark possibilities. What’s the worst thing a bad cyberattack could do to an organization? Five years ago, most business managers would have cited business disruption, reputational damage, or regulatory fines as their top worries. Now interviews with business managers and cybersecurity professionals by the World Economic Forum (WEF) have revealed that managers worry about something far worse – the near-term possibility of a catastrophic cyber-event beyond their control. According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023, 93% or cybersecurity professionals and 86% of business leaders they spoke to believed geopolitical instability means that a major

    Feb 14,
  • The (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity exam, designed for entry- and junior-level practitioners or career changers looking to start a new cybersecurity career, is now available in six languages, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish and English.   Making this exam available in additional languages is a key part of the association’s global pledge of One Million Certified in Cybersecurity, which offers free Certified in Cybersecurity exams and self-paced education courses for one million people through the (ISC)² Candidate program.  The 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed that more than 464,000 cybersecurity workers joined the profession in 2022. Despite that growth, the demand for cybersecurity workers outpaces the supply. In fact, China faces a shortage of 1.4 million cybersecurity professionals, and

    Feb 14,
  • The Center for Cyber Safety and Education is seeking the guidance and leadership of volunteers willing to serve on its Board of Trustees beginning July 1, 2023 to help achieve its mission. The Center, the charitable foundation of (ISC)², serves to break down barriers in exposure and access to the cyber profession and provide opportunities for underserved individuals, groups and organizations. Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, all individuals interested in volunteering to serve on the Center Trustee Board are invited to apply for consideration. A broad range of experience and expertise is needed from a diverse and vibrant group of leaders, (ISC)² membership is not a requirement for application.   Nominations will be accepted February 15 – March 15,

    Feb 13,