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As cybersecurity professionals, you work in an industry that is always evolving. It is imperative to stay up to date on the most important topics. On top of your responsibilities on the job, it can be challenging to stay current or know where to look for the latest news or best practices. So, we’ve compiled the highest rated, ranked by your peers, (ISC)² cybersecurity webinars from 2021. Our webinars have maintained consistent popularity and have have increased in viewership by more than 70% year-over-year growth this year. As so many in-person events were cancelled in 2021, free webinars make it easy to complete your educational requirements and maintain your membership status. (ISC)² members can receive CPE credits automatically for viewing

As 2021 draws to a close, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year, and the success and growth we have achieved together. Under the backdrop of escalating cyber threats and a continuing global pandemic, (ISC)² members have demonstrated to the world that remote work can be effective and drive enhanced collaboration and innovation. Together we stood up for diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical way to close the workforce gap and continued our commitment to refining and growing our skills through education. Our members are more vital than ever to securing their organizations against a growing threat landscape. Thank you for your resiliency to help us all securely navigate these challenging times and continues to be

(ISC)² leadership is dedicated to keeping you informed and responding to your inquiries throughout the year. In 2021, we launched quarterly board updates and department-specific deep dives where (ISC)² CEO Clar Rosso speaks with a different member of the executive team to provide you with an update on functional areas of the association. Our (ISC)² leadership team believes that transparency is critical and are committed to continuing to provide regular updates and responding to your questions live in 2022. 2021 (ISC)² Leadership Webinars (ISC)² Town Hall 2021 Hear directly from members of the Board of Directors on what’s next for (ISC)². Clar Rosso provides a strategic update for our association, including recent accomplishments and milestones, as well as what members

2022 Predictions for the Cybersecurity Industry and Advice for Newcomers or Those Working for Small to Medium-Sized Businesses By Diana-Lynn Contesti, CISSP-ISSAP, ISSMP, CSSLP, SSCP, John Martin, CISSP-ISSAP, CISM, BCS CITP, and Richard Nealon, CISSP-ISSMP, SSCP, SCF, CISM, CISA As long-time information security professionals and (ISC)² Community Champions, we have experienced the way cybersecurity employees engage and work with one another continue to adapt in response to changes in the workplace and world at large. In 2021, we experienced a rapid evolution to these interactions. Like us, you may be wondering, what will 2022 look like for information security professionals? We have several predictions and topics of concern for the cybersecurity industry in the coming year, from overarching fundamentals to

Technology and cybersecurity cannot be thought of as the responsibility of a siloed IT department – it is the lifeblood of the organization. In day-to-day operations, as well as during moments of crisis, a company’s different functional areas must be able to collaborate and must know who to turn to for leadership. System authorization has been employed in government for over 20 years, and it is becoming recognized outside government for the promise it holds as a practical approach for identifying and documenting business requirements for security, for ensuring that cost-effective controls are functioning appropriately, and for ensuring that weaknesses in protective controls are managed effectively.   Based on NIST standards, system authorization formalizes the decision-making process, placing clear directives and

The 2021 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study revealed that the global cybersecurity workforce gap is 2.72 million. This is the number of jobs within the industry that are necessary to fill to defend critical assets. With so many cybersecurity organizations looking to fill positions, you may think to yourself, “Is cybersecurity a good industry to enter?” or “What are the pathways to cybersecurity?” and “Where would I find a cybersecurity job?” Cybersecurity Workers are Satisfied and Well-Compensated This year’s Cybersecurity Workforce Study showed that 77% of cybersecurity professionals are satisfied or extremely satisfied in their current role compared to only 49% of overall American workers, according to a recent study from Zippia. Cybersecurity professionals are passionate about keeping information secure and