(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

IT fiascos in healthcare, a dramatic rise in cyberattacks and an FBI warning highlight this week’s cybersecurity news. Here are the latest cybersecurity threats and advisories for the week of August 26, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Credential Stuffing Attacks Target Legitimate Online Customer Accounts The FBI warns that cybercriminals are using proxies and configurations to mask credential stuffing attacks on US businesses. Credential stuffing attacks occur when stolen username and password combos are used to take over legitimate accounts. The attacks can cause victims financial loss, reputation damage and downtime. To mitigate attacks, the full IC3 report advises businesses to implement multi-factor authentication, fingerprinting and other security measures. Source: https://www.ic3.gov/Media/News/2022/220818.pdf Google Chrome Releases Security Update for Actively Exploited Vulnerability