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Congratulations to the more than 1,500 individuals who passed the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity℠ during our pilot program. They are now on their path to full certification!   If you’ve passed the Certified in Cybersecurity exam, our entry-level certification, you have proven to yourself, your peers and hiring managers that you have the strong problem-solving abilities, communication skills, strategic thinking skills and an eagerness to learn needed to be a successful cybersecurity professional, according to experts who participated in the (ISC)² Workforce Study.  Once you pass the Certified in Cybersecurity exam and become a member of (ISC)², you have access to a variety of educational materials, discounts, events and much more to enhance your cybersecurity career.   (ISC)² Membership Benefits  Professional development

Cryptocurrency crime, tech vulnerabilities and high-profile breaches rock the cybersecurity world this week. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of September 2, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Over $1 Billion Stolen in Cryptocurrency on Decentralized Finance Platforms The FBI warns investors to heed caution when using decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Between January and March 2022, $1.3 billion was stolen in cryptocurrencies, of which nearly 97% occurred on DeFi platforms. Before investing, the FBI recommends investors to research prospective DeFi platforms, smart contracts and protocols. Those who believe their DeFi investments have been stolen should contact the FBI via their local FBI field office or the Internet Crime Complaint Center. Source: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/Y2022/PSA220829 Atlassian Bitbucket Vulnerability Scores 9.9

(ISC)² is making a cybersecurity career more accessible. As part of our commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap and diversify those working in the field, we are offering FREE (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity Online Self-Paced Training and exams to one million people worldwide. To qualify, individuals must enroll as an (ISC)² Candidate, for free, which entitles them to a wide array of exclusive programs and services to assist individuals starting a cybersecurity career, including free education and exams for the association’s new entry-level cybersecurity certification (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity. How to Enroll in One Million Certified in Cybersecurity To participate in the One Million Certified in Cybersecurity program, follow these simple steps: Sign up as an (ISC)² Candidate

“The unfilled demand of cybersecurity positions is 2.72 million, down from 2020. However, it is primarily coming from Asia because every region around the globe went up, demand outpacing supply, except for in Asia,” Clar Rosso said in discussing the (ISC)² 2021 Cybersecurity Workforce Study on Techstrong TV.  The Workforce Study showed that 61% of the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) cybersecurity professionals surveyed, 1,234 participants, feel their organization lacks a sufficient amount of cybersecurity talent (people and/or skills). The response was much greater in China, with 74% reporting the need for more professionals in the field.   This need for more cybersecurity professionals in the region not only puts pressure on working teams but can put organizations at risk of experiencing a

The following letter was sent by (ISC)² CEO Clar Rosso to all (ISC)² members and associates, sharing insights into several developments at (ISC)² focused on addressing the workforce gap and creating cybersecurity career opportunities for more people worldwide. Dear Members, I hope you share my tremendous pride in our association as today we announce three significant milestones in our collective efforts to address the global workforce gap by making cybersecurity careers accessible to more people around the world. First, our newest certification, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity, is now operational. More than 1,500 individuals, who passed the exam during our pilot program, are now on their path to full certification and (ISC)² membership. Those earning the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity certification

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