The (ISC)² Global Achievement Awards (GAA) recognize individuals who have significantly impacted the cybersecurity community. Recognizing these winners and learning about their contributions helps to inspire a safer and more secure cyber world. In addition to being recognized here on the (ISC)² blog, in a press release, and in our InfoSecurity Professional magazine, winners will also be celebrated at (ISC)² Security Congress 2021 and receive exclusive benefits while attending the conference. The early-bird registration discount is available for all attendees until August 13; register today to save $200! We are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Global Achievement Awards! (ISC)² CEO Award: Megan West, CISSP, X-Force Cybersecurity Incident Responder, IBM X-Force (ISC)² Diversity Award (Americas): Julian Waits, GM

READY for What’s New at (ISC)² Security Congress in 2021? Cybersecurity professionals are facing some of the toughest challenges of their careers. The shift to remote work has been sudden and wide-ranging. Only about half (53%) of respondents to the 2020 (ISC)2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study say they were “very prepared” for remote work. It’s time to assess and reset. We are looking forward to our first-ever hybrid (ISC)² Security Congress on October 18-20. This year’s event will have something for everyone, whether you decide to attend virtually or in person at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. Based on your feedback, we strive to improve every conference to be better than the one before. In addition to hosting a hybrid event, there

Last year was a first for (ISC)² Security Congress, as our conference took place entirely virtually. The COVID-19 pandemic forced nearly all events in 2020 to go virtual and we’re excited to take the experience from that event and use it to deliver an even better one for you this year. Whether you’re a first-timer or a returning attendee, you’re going to love the first-ever hybrid Security Congress. This year, the All Access Pass offers the in-person experience that so many of us have missed over the past year and a half, plus the option to attend sessions virtually. We also have a virtual only pass which offers attendees the ability to enjoy everything that Security Congress has to offer

Registration for the 11th annual (ISC)² Security Congress is now open! The renowned global three-day conference, focused on continuing education for cybersecurity professionals and information security specialists, will be hosted as a hybrid event for the first time in 2021. Engaging in-person sessions, discussions, and networking events will be held at the Hyatt Regency in Orlando, FL from October 18-20, and will also be accessible online. (ISC)² members are eligible for a special discount of $300 off all pass types. Including an optional two days of pre-conference certification-focused education on October 16-17, (ISC)² members can earn as many as 40 continuing professional education (CPE) credits. Group discounts are also available for organizations who send five or more attendees together, and

Haven’t had a chance to nominate a colleague, peer or mentor yet for the Global Achievement Awards? Great news, the deadline has been extended to April 23! There are a few updates to the awards this year. With so many awards to choose from, let’s take a look at a few of them. These awards are similar in that they recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the security industry during the past year. (ISC)² Government Professional Award This award recognizes regional government information security leaders who have made significant security developments at the federal, state or local level in a department, agency or the entire government. Candidates must have at least three years of work experience. The