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ThennCenter for Cyber Safety and Education, the charitable arm of ISC2, greatly impacts the future of thencybersecurity industry thanks to the support of ISC2, donors andnsponsors. As the year comes to a close and we enter the season ofngiving, considernngiving a gift of support to the Centernnand impact generations of cyber professionals to come.
nnIn 2023 alone, the Center awarded scholarships to 71 recipients in 12ncountries and provided funding for 140 people to reach their Certifiednin Cybersecurity certification goals. Providing scholarships and accessnto resources provides an equitable opportunity for those who need extranhelp to join the cybersecurity industry and help create a safe andnsecure cyber world for us all.
nnLeaving a lasting legacy to impact others is precisely what the familynand friends of Samantha Jennings-Jones did in her memory. The tragedy ofnlosing Samantha, a successful cybersecurity professional, at a young ageninspired her colleagues, friends and family to create thennSamantha Jennings-Jones Memorial Scholarship Fundnnto impact the next generation of women professionals in her name. Theninaugural scholarship, as well as several other scholarships, opens onnJanuary 15th.n
nnHear directly from scholarship recipients in this brief appreciationnnvideo. Scholarships truly make a difference in the lives of the recipients,nincluding Kwadjo Nyante who is quick to return the favor to give back tonthe industry and impact the next generation of cybersecuritynprofessionals as a scholarship reviewer. Hear more aboutnnKwadjo’s journey to cybersecuritynnincluding earning multiple master’s degrees, as well as his CISSP beforenbecoming a CISO, a journey supported by scholarships from the Center.n
nnIn 2024, the Center continues to work to build a global cyber communitynfor good and increase the diverse pipeline of cybersecuritynprofessionals in the industry around the globe! With your financialnsupport and your time volunteering, the Center can achieve these goalsnto build their programs and reach more people.n
nnNew this year, it is now easier than ever to financially support thenCenter. You can easily give a donation of any amount alongside your ISC2nAnnual Maintenance Fee (AMF) payment when you checkout or give atnniamcybersafe.org/s/give. As a registered U.S. 501(c)3 charity, any donations you make may bentax-deductible.n
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