Closing the Cybersecurity Talent Gap: New Programs from (ISC)2

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Cyberattacks, breaches, hacks and ransomware are on the rise; this shouldn't be news.

And, according to many experts, one of the main reasons for this is the much-lamented cybersecurity talent shortage.

To help fill this workforce gap, and to combat the burnout of existing talent and enable businesses to stay one step ahead of hackers, the global nonprofit cybersecurity organization (ISC)2 announced three important new initiatives this week.

“The cybersecurity profession is at a critical inflection point in its evolution,” said Clar Rosso, CEO of (ISC)2. "The field is poised for rapid growth and expansion, and it will take people from all walks of life everywhere to help build a safe and secure cyber world."

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According to the latest Cybersecurity Workforce Study (ISC)2, the global cybersecurity workforce needs to grow by 65% ​​to effectively defend organizations' critical assets.

To help fill a labor gap of more than 2.7 million people, the nonprofit's three new initiatives include:

(ISC)2 Certified in Cyber ​​Security: This entry-level certification exam assesses candidates in the areas of security principles; business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response concepts; access control concepts; internet security; and security operations. More than 1,500 pilot participants who have passed the exam are on their way to achieving Full Certification and Membership (ISC) 2, Rosso said. As members, they have access to continuing education, thought leadership, peer support, industry events and other professional development opportunities, which ultimately allows them to expand their experience and work towards more advanced and specialized certifications. (ISC)2 One Million Certified in Cybersecurity is now open for registration. This follows the White House nonprofit's recent announcement pledging to provide free entry-level cybersecurity certification exams and self-paced courses to one million new security professionals. cybersecurity. (ISC)2 Candidate Program: Individuals considering a career in cybersecurity will have free access to exclusive resources, benefits, and discounts on all certification training courses. Barriers to entry, candidate identification

(ISC)2 has been developing these programs for nearly a year, Rosso said. They complete his well-known Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification and work through his charitable foundation Center for Cyber ​​Safety and Education. The non-profit association has 168,000 members, professionals from all areas of cybersecurity.

Rosso pointed out that one of the most persistent cybersecurity workforce challenges is identifying...