This Cybersecurity Awareness Month we are reviewing the three sides of mentorship by speaking with members who are experienced mentors, mentees and those who have taken part in reverse mentorship. Review our part one blog and hear from experienced mentors. In this, our second part of our three-part interview series we will hear from Jean Tam, CISSP, Cybersecurity Manager/Lead, Subject Matter Expert at Lockheed Martin on what the mentee experience is like. What drove you to seek mentorship? I was just out of college and wanted to figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up.   What did you learn through mentorship that has held value in your career? I have a few mentors. A couple are long

Many developing countries lack the resources to secure valuable information and data effectively. To strengthen cyber defenses in these economies, additional cybersecurity professionals are needed – with the right skills and knowledge – to defend critical assets.   Understanding the challenge and wanting to improve the global cybersecurity ecosystem, today (ISC)² and Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and leverage the expertise of our organization, as well as KISA, to nurture the global cybersecurity workforce. The collaboration will expand cybersecurity professional education and training by providing professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to begin and advance their cybersecurity careers, fostering stronger national security defenses.   The commitment is part of a KISA workforce development initiative

The month of October is widely acknowledged as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and an opportunity for the global community to join together in the mission of educating those outside of the profession with daily practices that can be implemented so that we may all live in a safer and more secure cyber world. This month reminds us that cybersecurity is for all and doesn’t have to be overly complicated. Together we can showcase the vast resources our community has to support all organizations and industries to keep their valuable information secure.   Access Resources  (ISC)² has curated a collection of informational resources to promote practical cybersecurity knowledge ranging from research reports to eBooks and videos, as well as training offerings. Check

(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

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