ISC2 Up2Date: November 4th, 2024

ISC2 Up2Date: November 4th, 2024

We take a closer look at the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study and its findings of significant workforce impact due to AI and the global economy, we recap Cybersecurity Awareness Month and ISC2 Security Congress, while members take us through the security implications of web client runtime security.

2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study

Conducted annually, the ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study assesses the state of the cybersecurity workforce, including looking at the size of the workforce and its shortages. Economic conditions have significantly impacted the workforce, exacerbating both talent shortages and skills gaps at a time when need has never been greater. Read the full report

The rise in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has exposed a clear shortage of defined skills among cybersecurity professionals relating to this and machine learning (ML). (Source: 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study)

Building Europe’s Cybersecurity Leaders of Tomorrow

Since April 2023, ISC2 has offered free access to the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) training program and exam as part of a pledge to create 20,000 new cybersecurity professionals across Europe. We reflect on progress over the past year and explore how this initiative has helped build the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Read more

Web Client Runtime Security: A Growing Imperative

The cybersecurity industry has been focused primarily on the server side of web applications, and not on the client (browser) side at runtime. Kamal Govindaswamy CISSP, CCSP and Sergei Vasilevsky, CISSP explain why exploitation at run-time in consumer web browsers is a significant concern in today’s web-centric world. Read more

ISC2 Spotlight Event: How 2024 Changed the Future of Cybersecurity

Job vacancies, hiring freezes, layoffs and increased demand are concerns for hiring managers and cybersecurity professionals. In our Virtual Spotlight, subject matter experts across multiple industries will discuss strategies and solutions for the challenges facing cyber professionals.?Read more and register

Coverage from ISC2 Security Congress

Read all our coverage from this year’s Security Congress, which took place in Las Vegas and online. Sessions are now available for on-demand replay for attendees, along with our recap of the keynotes and some of the conference sessions. Read more

Resources from Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This year, we published several articles drawing on the expertise of ISC2 members with a focus on themes including cyber leadership, AI, zero trust, the cybersecurity workforce and the current threat landscape. Read more

We Want Your Views on Deepfakes

Deepfakes are one of many tools used to spread disinformation online. They can be used during elections to mislead the public, to impersonate celebrities and, increasingly, as a tool to mimic individuals to enable fraud and deception. We are keen to receive member comments and article submissions on the rise and impact of deepfakes, your experience of them and how you think they will impact cybersecurity activities. Please contact us at [email protected] with your ideas and opinions.


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I never thought certification is enough to have a job. As a professional, i always consider balance with academic level, experiences and certification.

John Postelmans

Beschikbaar || (junior) ICT Security Professional || IT Compliance || Beheer & Security (taxi oproep/bijstand momenteel)

3 周

Heb dit jaar nog verlengd/fee betaald voor in stand houden certificering. Maar ga ik volgend jaar niet meer doen. Iemand in de VS wordt er schijnbaar rijk van!

John Postelmans

Beschikbaar || (junior) ICT Security Professional || IT Compliance || Beheer & Security (taxi oproep/bijstand momenteel)

3 周

Ben 1 van die 3400 die geslaagd zijn voor CC. Resultaat: geen werkmogelijheden om te starten in cybersecurity. In mijn ogen dus een fake industry.

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