(ISC)² is proud to announce that our membership has surpassed 125,000 certified cybersecurity professionals globally. As demand for skilled security professionals continues to grow exponentially, (ISC)² certification and continuing education programs enable cybersecurity and IT security practitioners to prove their expertise, advance their careers and contribute to a more secure society.

Here’s what some members are saying about the milestone:                  

“125,000 members is a very large number for a community of dedicated people continuously raising the bar by learning, researching, teaching and sharing their knowledge and skills to make our cyber world safer,” said Emmanuel Nicaise, CISSP, president, (ISC)² Belux Chapter. “Becoming an (ISC)² member is more than passing an exam, it’s a commitment to a certain ethic and to a continuous improvement in your field.”

“I joined (ISC)² in 2010 with CISSP certification, and now I can already say it was one of the most important milestones in my career,” said Martin Simka, CISSP, Ph.D., Showmax CEE, secretary, (ISC)² Poland Chapter. “The organization helps me to follow what’s happening in the global security community. On the other hand, thanks to the local chapter meetings, I have monthly opportunities to meet other colleagues from the industry in my region and follow presentations and face to face discussions on various security-related topics. Our local and global community has a significant impact on the continuous personal development of certified IT security professionals.” 

What do you have to say? How has earning an (ISC)² certification helped you in your career? What does reaching 125,000 members mean to you? Share your story with us!