With the ongoing threat of data breaches and cyberattacks in our increasingly connected world, organizations everywhere need professionals to protect their operations, data and critical assets. Yet talent to fill these vital roles is scarce. Near limitless job opportunities in cybersecurity are wide open to problem-solvers with an analytical mindset. How can you break into cybersecurity? Working cybersecurity professionals agree, certification is the most important way for career pursuers to enter the field. But with so many cybersecurity certifications out there, how do you choose the one that will help you break into the field and help lead you to long-term career success? Let’s compare two entry-level options: (ISC)2 Certified in CybersecuritySM and CompTIA Security+. What level of professional experience

One month after launching three new initiatives, (ISC)² Candidates, (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity SM and (ISC)² One Million Certified in Cybersecurity, aimed at addressing the cybersecurity workforce gap, we are thrilled to share our initial successes. We have seen a rapid adoption within the past 30 days of these programs among cybersecurity candidates looking to enter the field. The quick embrace highlights the importance of developing new and unique pathways to make cybersecurity careers more accessible worldwide. Through these initiatives, we are laying a strong foundation to encourage more people to explore the opportunities of a cybersecurity career. In fact, in the past month, we have seen 55,000 individuals sign up to become an (ISC)² Candidate – a program for individuals looking to pursue or consider a

What is the true value of a cybersecurity certification? Many people may underestimate the depth of knowledge that is required to earn the designation of a certified security professional.  Along with that, many do not recognize the global reach of a certification.  We spoke to Jonas Björk, of Cygate, which is a Swedish telecommunications organization. His decades-long passion for cybersecurity is only eclipsed by his love of skateboarding. Jonas attested to both the gravity of knowledge required, and the value of the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) credential.  His sincere and candid conversation is extremely motivating.Q: What is your current role at Cygate? A: My role at Cygate is a Security Pre-sales representative, as well as an engineer and security

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

(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