By deciding to take the CISSP exam, you’ve chosen to further your education and showcase your knowledge and experience by achieving the world’s premier cybersecurity certification. Soon, you will join the ranks of more than 147,000 global leaders committed to a safe and secure cyber world. Make a Timeline As you prep for your CISSP exam, first consider your experience level and determine a timeline that fits for your current workload and lifestyle. The amount of time you need to dedicate to studying can vary based on your experience. Do you have questions about creating a CISSP study plan? Learn more about how to prepare for the CISSP and what to expect on the exam by downloading the CISSP Ultimate

According to a new report from Cybereason, 89% of global companies are concerned about repeat cyberattacks ahead of the holiday season, but, surprisingly, only two-thirds have a cyber response plan. Concerns that attackers will strike over the holidays are valid, as cybersecurity researchers have observed a year-over-year uptick in cybercriminal activity on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have previously issued warnings that they’ve observed an “increase in highly impactful ransomware attacks occurring on holidays and weekends.” Furthermore, the volume of ransomware attacks is up significantly. Unit 42, the Palo Alto Networks threat intelligence team, disclosed that ransomware attacks account for more than one-third of the cases the company responds to and it

Growing your knowledge and earning continuing professional education (CPE) credits has never been easier. The education platform (ISC)² Learn has been fully revised to provide an updated and improved user experience. This refresh includes an improved navigation process with easier access to your courses and support. When you sign in to your (ISC)² member account, visit My Courses to see the changes and view instructional videos designed to help you navigate your courses. Homepage Highlights The new navigation bar and welcome banner link to store, awards, support and FAQs. Courses are now sortable, allowing you to pin your favorites and prioritize courses based on your certification or professional development interests. Tracking achievements is easier with the new awards widget. Course Customizations

Different personality types, different approaches to life, and different styles of learning; these qualities are what make us all unique, helping us to add our perspective to make the world a better place. However, when trying to pass a rigorous exam, these distinctive qualities can seem like a hindrance, causing some to doubt their abilities to succeed. Fortunately, the people at (ISC)² recognize and celebrate that not all people have the same approach. (ISC)² has taken great measures to create study materials to meet a variety of learning styles, and needs, giving each candidate an equal chance of success. Whether you are the “lone wolf” type, or the social learner, or perhaps a combination of both, there are official study materials

A recent survey conducted by CNBC and Momentive found that 56% of small business owners are not concerned about being the victim of a cyberattack in the next year and that only 28% of them have a response plan in place in case of a cyberattack. This does not bode well for their longevity, as other industry data shows that 60% of small businesses that suffer a data breach will be out of business within six months. The high cost of remediation and the potential for reputational damage can be more than most small businesses can withstand. Many times, the issue is sheer size and staffing. Small businesses rarely have the capacity to hire a full-time cybersecurity professional, and the