At (ISC)², we pride ourselves in our steadfast dedication to maintaining the relevance and quality of all the certifications in our portfolio. (ISC)² certifications are constantly being reviewed and updated to make sure they are serving the needs of professionals who hold them, as well as those that are seeking them.   (ISC)² is exploring a new security engineering credential that is in better alignment with global standards for recognized roles and specialisms. The current CISSP-ISSEP concentration certification is earned after obtaining your CISSP. This new certification could be obtained by a practitioner before seeking the CISSP credential. We are in the process of reviewing our security management credential in a similar manner.  The first step of the process is to

The latest (ISC)² research report, How the Cybersecurity Workforce Will Weather a Recession, found that despite looming recession concerns, cybersecurity teams will be least impacted by staffing cuts in 2023.   To assess the impact of a potential economic downturn on cybersecurity teams, (ISC)² polled 1,000 C-suite executives in December 2022 across five countries: Germany, Japan, Singapore, the U.K. and U.S. The research highlights how C-suite executives view cybersecurity as an essential, valuable asset that is a strategic priority.  While 85% of respondents expect layoffs will be necessary at their organizations, cybersecurity roles are expected to be the least affected by staff reductions. Only 10% of organizations are likely to cut jobs in cybersecurity compared to other business areas, such

By Joe Fay Aviva subsidiary assessing impact on data and customers. Wider group unaffected.  Financial services giant Aviva’s recently acquired subsidiary Succession Wealth has been hit by a cyberattack, leaving it trying to assess the impact on a customer base which includes sports and entertainment professionals.  Succession Wealth, which offers “high-quality independent financial advice” is not commenting on the nature of the attack, but it understood that it is restricted to its specific systems and that the wider Aviva Group is not affected.  While Succession Wealth is still working out how the attack has affected customers and their data, its systems are still in operation, and it continues to service clients.  The firm confirmed in a statement on February 15

By Joe Fay Think tank warns as economic, political, and cybersecurity risks collide. Accenture heads to Brazil, quantum security firm Sandbox fills up on cash and Biden loses cyber director. Washington Think Tank Warns on Economic Risk and Cybersecurity  Increased international conflict, including rising nationalism, a “cyber arms race”, and a looming recession are contributing to an increasingly volatile environment when it comes to cybersecurity, the Bipartisan Policy Center has declared in a new report. It also noted “lowered inhibitions for cyberattacks” and spillover from the war in Ukraine. Even as organizations contemplate these problems, they must deal with the consequences of earlier under investment in security and infrastructure, fragmented regulation and pressure on new investments due to economic uncertainty.

The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable foundation of (ISC)² founded in 2011, aims to grow the cybersecurity profession and its positive impact on the world by raising awareness, building a diverse pipeline of cybersecurity professionals and activating a more secure digital world. Originally, the Center was created to serve as the home for cyber safety awareness programs and a place for the next generation of cyber professionals to receive educational scholarships. However, as the modern cybersecurity landscape has intensified and the global workforce gap of needed cybersecurity professionals has increased, (ISC)² is committed to meeting these demands. The Center will support new pathways for more cybersecurity professionals to begin their career while remaining dedicated to raising awareness