ISC2

ISC2 is a member association for cybersecurity professionals, founded in 1989 and active in 188 countries. Its stated purpose is to address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage through certifications, advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment. The association counts more than 265,000 certified members and associates worldwide.

Its certification portfolio provides independent, globally recognized endorsement of cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience at all career levels, led by CISSP. Beyond certification, ISC2 provides ongoing professional development and conducts research that shapes workforce policy and addresses the knowledge and skills employers demand. It also offers free entry-level certification training to expand access to cyber careers, with a stated reach of one million people.

The Center for Cyber Safety and Education extends the association's mission by educating vulnerable populations about cyber risks and supporting access to careers in the field. Technical domains span cybersecurity, information security, cyber workforce development, professional certification and standards, cyber safety education, and workforce policy research.

ISC2 operates as a nonprofit member association with a public-interest mission: strengthening the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession, with an emphasis on ethical practice, community building and advocacy.