Demand for ‘Secure by Design’ Product Growing, Creating Opportunity for Software Security Specialization

nAlexandria, Va., February 15, 2024 –nnISC2nn– the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals – today announced the launch ofnnCertified Secure Software Lifecycle Professionalnn(CSSLP) Self-Paced Training designed with a personalized, adaptativenlearning experience to guide the participants along pathways tailored tontheir individual needs based on prior knowledge, learning speed andnconfidence levels. The CSSLP certification signifies advanced skills innauthentication, authorization, and auditing throughout the softwarendevelopment lifecycle (SDLC).n

nAs the number of software supply chain attacks continues to rise,ngovernments around the world are responding with increasing regulationnand requirements for application developers, requiring more expertise innsecure software development, creating more career growth opportunitiesnfor cyber pros and software developers.n

nFollowing guidelines published by the U.S. Cybersecurity &nInfrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with 17 U.S. andninternational partners, onn“Securenby Design” products, as well as the report onn“Securenby Design Approach” from the UK Government, supported by thenGovernment Security Group and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC),nISC2 expects regulation on secure software development, along withndemand from the market, to significantly impact the software developmentnprocess in the coming years.n

nAccording to annrecent Gartner reportnn, SDLC attacks have affected 61% of U.S. businesses from Apriln2022-2023. Additionally, thennISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Studynnreported that 26% of respondents indicated a skills gap at theirnorganizations in application security, and 23% anticipate applicationnsecurity skills to be most in-demand for security professionals lookingnto advance their careers through new jobs and promotions.n

n“This is an opportunity for ISC2 members – and other professionals – tonincrease their skills and demonstrate their expertise in securentechnology development and lifecycle management,” said ISC2 CEO ClarnRosso, CC. “As the market, including regulators, increasingly demandnthat technology be ‘secure by design’ and concerns about the safety ofnthe AI ecosystem increase, the CSSLP supports security pros andndevelopers in building in-demand skills. Plus, our adaptative trainingnformat focuses professionals’ time in the areas where they need itnmost.”n

nUsing AI to Optimize Learningn

nThe CSSLP Self-Paced training utilizes AI-based technology to delivernadaptive, personalized, non-linear learning which is tailored tonindividual learners’ needs. Each learner has a unique journey throughncontent and is assessed in the flow of learning. The amount and type ofncontent a learner engages with will depend on their level ofnunderstanding, interest, and motivation. The learner can rely onntechnology to lead their learning journey, or they can take control andnselect what topics or domains to focus on and when.n

nFor more information on CSSLP Self-Paced Training, visitnnhttps://www.isc2.org/training/csslp-trainingnn

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nAbout ISC2n

nISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.nOur more than 600,000 members, candidates and associates around thenglobe are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Ournaward-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premierncertification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate theirnknowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2nstrengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecuritynprofession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment thatnaccelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Ourncharitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helpsncreate more access to cyber careers and educate those most vulnerable.nLearn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebooknand LinkedIn.n

n© 2024 ISC2 Inc., ISC2, CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CC, and CBK are registered marks of ISC2, Inc.n

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nMedia Contact:n
nAmanda Steinmann
nSenior PR Managern
nISC2n
nnasteinman@isc2.orgnn