(ISC)² Recruits More Than 55,000 Cybersecurity Candidates in First 30 Days of New Programs to Address Workforce Gap

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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced the rapid adoption of three initiatives aimed at addressing the cybersecurity workforce gap. (ISC)2 Candidates, (ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity^SM and (ISC)² One Million Certified in Cybersecurity are significant milestones in making cybersecurity careers more accessible to more people around the world.

One month after announcing (ISC)² Candidates, launching Certified in Cybersecurity and opening enrollment for One Million Certified in Cybersecurity:

New Roads to Cybersecurity Career Success
Through these initiatives, tens of thousands of people have established or strengthened their connection with the cybersecurity community in just the past month, highlighting the importance of creating new and diverse pathways into the industry.

"These initial successes demonstrate that our efforts have already made a positive impact in opening new and unique pathways into the cybersecurity industry," said Clar Rosso, CEO, (ISC)². "They have also enabled us to expand our association which now reaches over a quarter of a million members, associates and candidates worldwide. It is exciting to see how targeted programs aimed at getting more people exposed to the cybersecurity profession can quickly lay the foundation for the next generation and not only help secure our nations and economies, but also enable them to benefit from rewarding and challenging careers."

"I'm switching career paths to move into cybersecurity," said Eric Turner, Systems Integration Developer, MSD of Warren Township. "The (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity^SM entry-level certification is another great way to demonstrate my knowledge."

Learn more about these programs at www.isc2.org/candidate

(ISC)² will highlight the importance of diversity and accessibility in cybersecurity at its 12th annual (ISC)² Security Congress conference, a hybrid event taking place on October 10-12, 2022, in Las Vegas and online.

About (ISC)²

(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP^®) certification, (ISC)² offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, pragmatic approach to security. Our association of candidates, associates and members, more than 235,000 strong, is made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry. Our vision is supported by our commitment to educate and reach the general public through our charitable foundation – The Center for Cyber Safety and Education™. For more information on (ISC)², visit www.isc2.org, follow us on Twitter or connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.