As the war in Ukraine rages on, (ISC)² leaders took the opportunity to remind cybersecurity practitioners in the most recent Inside (ISC)² webinar of a simple but essential message: Be vigilant. As the hostilities continue, it is possible the war will spill over into the cyber realm, said Jon France, who joined (ISC)² in January as the organization’s first CISO. Cyber is the “fourth plain after land, sea and air” in the Ukraine war, he said. France joined CEO Clar Rosso and Board of Directors Chairperson Zachary Tudor for the quarterly webinar, during which they provided updates on the organization’s ongoing activities, including the introduction of an entry-level cybersecurity certification that is now in pilot phase. Among other topics, the discussion also covered

Safety is the top priority for employees in the American workplace, and one of the issues they worry about most is cyber threats. With COVID-19 still fresh on everyone’s mind, only public health emergencies rated higher than cyberattacks in a newly published report. According to the State of Employee Safety report by AlertMedia, a provider of emergency communication software, the top three threats weighing on U.S. workers are public health emergencies (79%), cyberattacks (65%) and severe weather (65%). Crime, which has been on the rise in the past two years, rated fourth, at 62%. Employers should take note of the concern about cyberattacks, as well as the other threats that workers cited. Workers expect their employers to keep them safe:

Nominations are now open for the 2022 (ISC)² Global Achievement Awards. These annual cybersecurity awards celebrate professionals whose excellence, leadership and efforts have significantly advanced the cybersecurity industry and contributed to the vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Nominations are open now through May 13 and recipients will be acknowledged at the 12th Annual (ISC)² Security Congress in Las Vegas and online October 10-12.  Open to All – The following categories are open for all to nominate and those meeting the eligibility requirements to receive. Self-nomination is not permitted. (ISC)² Rising Star Professional Award - Recognizes the accomplishments of an up and coming professional who has made a significant impact early in their career. (ISC)² Mid-Career Professional

By Marco Túlio Moraes, CISSP, Director of Information Security, CISO at OITI. Marco is an executive with +20 years of experience in technology, risks and infosec, with 10 years of international experience. He has a multi-industry background in financial, tech, health, retail/marketplace, startups and utilities. Marco developed one of the first cybersecurity programs in Brazil and works as a career mentor, speaker, security evangelist and board advisor. Developing a security program sometimes feels like trying to solve a 3,000 piece jigsaw puzzle while some people are trying to disturb your focus and the clock is ticking. To make the challenge harder, the big picture you are trying to mirror is constantly evolving. The common challenges of the CISO go far

When it comes to deciding on a training provider for CISSP and CCSP exam prep, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality as you research your options. World-class (ISC)² certifications like CISSP and CCSP are highly regarded in cybersecurity, and countless companies offer training. But not all course providers are equally qualified to get you ready for exam day. Knowledge is power when it comes to choosing the right training. Too many companies put out false claims to win your business. Don’t believe the hype! They may promise high pass rates, for example — but the fact is, no one knows the exact questions on the exam, and no company can guarantee a pass rate. To help you