ISC2 Up2Date: September 24th, 2024

A first look at this year’s Cybersecurity Workforce Study, we help professionals make best use of NIST 2.0 with a new course, take a deep dive into cloud at Security Congress and find out about one of the major security incidents that underlined the need for the creation of the CISSP 30 years ago this year.

Employers Must Act as Cybersecurity Workforce Growth Stalls and Skills Gaps Widen

A first look at data from the 2024 ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study has revealed a marked need for organizations to increase opportunities for cybersecurity workforce growth, as well as enabling more entry-level professionals to enter the field and develop much-needed skills. Read More

Attacks from the Cloud

Cybersecurity threats and challenges that target the operators of cloud-based applications and services are high-profile issues, but we should not overlook how cloud resources are being used to launch cybersecurity attacks and disruption. Learn More

New Course Supports Use of NIST’s Updated 2.0 Cybersecurity Framework

The?NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0?provides guidance on managing cybersecurity risks to industry, U.S. government agencies and other organizations. ISC2’s course will help you?consider how the CSF can be used to manage cybersecurity expectations and implement cybersecurity programs. Learn More and Enroll

Survey: Shape ISC2's 2025 Professional Development Strategy

We're addressing key skills gaps identified in the latest ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, including AI and ML, cloud, zero trust, threat handling and application security. Share Your Insights

#CISSP30: 30 Years After Two Kids Broke into the Air Force

We look back once again to 1994 and the origins of the CISSP certification. A curious case of two teenagers and their opportunistic and repeated attacks on U.S. Air Force highlighted the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in sensitive sectors. Read More

Cloud Security at ISC2 Security Congress 2024

As the cloud becomes a larger part of organizations’ data infrastructure, staying up to date with cloud security technologies and best practices will help every cybersecurity professional advance their career. Cloud Sessions at Congres

Earn CPE credits with the July-August 2024 ISC2 Insights Quiz

Every two months, we publish a 10-question quiz with questions based on some of our longer-read editorial content from that period. Passing the quiz automatically earns CPE credits. Take the Quiz

We Want Your Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025

2024 has seen a litany of high-profile cybersecurity incidents, along with the clearest signs yet that emerging technology such as AI are reshaping cybersecurity and the roles of cyber professionals. Are we better prepared or will 2025 be another year of profound change? What do you think? We are keen to receive member article submissions on your cybersecurity predictions for the year ahead as well as comments we can publish. Please contact us at [email protected] with your article ideas and opinions.

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