Today, (ISC)² launched a new initiative so that anyone can join our association as an (ISC)² Candidate . When you become an (ISC)² Candidate, you’ll gain access to many of the benefits and resources that (ISC)² certified members and Associates of (ISC)² enjoy – but with no exam, work experience, and, for a limited time, no fee required.

Who should become an (ISC)² Candidate?

We created (ISC)² Candidate for those interested in pursuing an (ISC)² certification or a career in cybersecurity. If you’re looking to join the cybersecurity workforce, this program is ideal for you! If you’ve been working in cybersecurity and are looking to earn your first (ISC)² certification, whether that is the entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity or the gold standard for experienced professionals CISSP, this program will give you the strongest start in your certification journey.

What are the benefits?

We’re thrilled to share that (ISC)² Candidates are eligible for the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program and will be provided with registration for the exam, as well as access to the online self-paced course – all completely free. (ISC)² Candidates benefits also include:

• 20% off (ISC)² certification online courses
• (ISC)² member pricing for pre-conference training ahead of (ISC)² Security Congress
• Access to the award-winning (ISC)² webinar channels Think Tank , Security Briefings, Knowledge Vault and sessions from previous (ISC)² Security Congress conferences
• (ISC)² member pricing on SECURE Summit events and Security Congress
• 30% off CRC Press products – which includes our Common Body of Knowledge texts
• 50% off Wiley publications, which includes certification practice test books and study guides

How do I join?

Create an account on https://www.isc2.org/ and visit https://my.isc2.org/s/Candidate-Application-Form to join as an (ISC)² Candidate immediately! There is no exam to take and no work experience requirement. As a celebration of the launch of this new program, we are waiving the $50 annual dues required for (ISC)² Candidates. You’ll get your badge, discounts and access right away so you can take advantage of the valuable resources to empower your cybersecurity career.

Questions? Talk to us at candidate@isc2.org – we hope you’ll join us as (ISC)² Candidates!