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ISC2
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and professional certifications for cybersecurity professionals. It has been described as the “world's largest IT security organization”.
In the mid-1980s, a need for a standardized, vendor-neutral certification program for information security professionals was identified. In November 1988, the Data Processing Management Association's Special Interest Group for Computer Security (SIG-CS) brought together several organizations to form a consortium to address this need. This led to the formation of ISC2 in mid-1989 as a non-profit organization.
The first working committee to establish a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) was formed in 1990, and the first version of the CBK was finalized in 1992. This work laid the foundation for the organization's first certification, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which was launched in 1994.
The organization continued to expand its certification offerings over the years:
ISC2 also expanded its global presence, opening a regional office for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in London in 2001, and an Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong in 2002. The first ISC2 Security Congress conference was held in 2011, the same year its charitable arm, the ISC2 Foundation (now the Center for Cyber Safety and Education), was launched.
In 2022, ISC2 announced a major initiative to address the cybersecurity workforce gap, including the “One Million Certified in Cybersecurity” program, which provides free entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification education and exams. In 2023, the organization underwent a rebrand, changing its preferred abbreviation from (ISC)2 to ISC2.
ISC2 offers a range of certifications aimed at different levels of experience and specializations within the information security field.
ISC2 is governed by a Board of Directors, which is composed of 13 members elected by the ISC2 membership. The Board provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization. Elections are held annually to fill open seats, and members vote to select from a slate of qualified candidates. The Board is led by a Chairperson, who is elected by the directors to preside over meetings and guide the Board's activities. The day-to-day operations of the organization are managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is appointed by and reports to the Board of Directors.
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ISC2
International Information System Security Certification Consortium, or ISC2, is a non-profit organization which specializes in training and professional certifications for cybersecurity professionals. It has been described as the “world's largest IT security organization”.
In the mid-1980s, a need for a standardized, vendor-neutral certification program for information security professionals was identified. In November 1988, the Data Processing Management Association's Special Interest Group for Computer Security (SIG-CS) brought together several organizations to form a consortium to address this need. This led to the formation of ISC2 in mid-1989 as a non-profit organization.
The first working committee to establish a Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) was formed in 1990, and the first version of the CBK was finalized in 1992. This work laid the foundation for the organization's first certification, the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), which was launched in 1994.
The organization continued to expand its certification offerings over the years:
ISC2 also expanded its global presence, opening a regional office for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) in London in 2001, and an Asia-Pacific office in Hong Kong in 2002. The first ISC2 Security Congress conference was held in 2011, the same year its charitable arm, the ISC2 Foundation (now the Center for Cyber Safety and Education), was launched.
In 2022, ISC2 announced a major initiative to address the cybersecurity workforce gap, including the “One Million Certified in Cybersecurity” program, which provides free entry-level Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification education and exams. In 2023, the organization underwent a rebrand, changing its preferred abbreviation from (ISC)2 to ISC2.
ISC2 offers a range of certifications aimed at different levels of experience and specializations within the information security field.
ISC2 is governed by a Board of Directors, which is composed of 13 members elected by the ISC2 membership. The Board provides strategic direction and oversight for the organization. Elections are held annually to fill open seats, and members vote to select from a slate of qualified candidates. The Board is led by a Chairperson, who is elected by the directors to preside over meetings and guide the Board's activities. The day-to-day operations of the organization are managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who is appointed by and reports to the Board of Directors.