ISC2 Continues to Build Strategic Partnerships for Safe and Secure Cyber World

nBut we cannot achieve that vision alone. We’re excited to have partnerednwith thirty new organizations – from universities to training providersn– so far this year. With the help of these partners, we will continuenour work to strengthen the influence, diversity and vitality of thencybersecurity field through advocacy, expertise and workforcenempowerment.n

New ISC2 Academic Partnersn

nThe ISC2nnAcademic Partnership Networknnsupports the work of academic scholars through research, knowledge,nadvocacy work, teaching and enhancing educational programs. While antraditional university path is less common in cybersecurity than othernprofessions, the route is on the rise. Recent research found that newncybersecurity professionals (1 year or less in the field) are morenlikely than those tenured (10+ years in the field) to have a degree inncybersecurity, 46% to 32%. ISC2 is working to ensure that the optionsnavailable in higher education align with the best practices andnstandards that practitioners use in their careers.n

nOur latest U.K.-based academic partner is Anglia Ruskin University. Dr.nErika Sanchez, Deputy Head of School, shared that the university isnexcited to be working with ISC2 as together they will provide the mostnrecognised cybersecurity certificates in the world.n

n“We have opened up the offer of ISC2 certifications to our studentsnstudying our Masters in Cybersecurity degrees as we know ISC2ncertifications are in demand in the industry worldwide,” Dr. Sancheznsaid. “This partnership will allow us to offer our students to becomenmore employable and businesses will have the skills they need to dealnwith cyber-attacks.”n

nISC2 Academic Partnerships Lead and Adjunct Professor, Alex Mortimernalso expressed delight to be working with Anglia Ruskin University.n

n“With organisations under constant cyber-attack, we must work togethernto educate everyone and support students gaining the skills andnattributes they need to support and protect organizations,” Mortimernsaid. “The students will have a great experence as together we willnprovide all the support they need.”n

nThe following institutions joined the Academic Partnership Network thisnyear:

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• University of New York Tirana (Albania)
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• H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (British Virgin Islands)
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• University of Calgary (Canada)
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• University of Waterloo (Canada)
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• Algebra University (Croatia)
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• CMR University (India)
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• Presidential Graduate School (Nepal)
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• Adventist University of Central Africa (Rwanda)
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• Jönköping University (Sweden)
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• Anglia Ruskin University (U.K.)
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• University of Kent (U.K.)
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• Borough of Manhattan Community College (Part of the City University of New York (CUNY)) (U.S.)
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• California State University, Fresno (U.S.)
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• Kennesaw State University (U.S.)
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• University of Mary Washington (U.S.)
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nISC2 Training Providers and Resellersn

nDeciding to pursue an ISC2 certification is a big step, and being surenthat the training you’re starting will prepare you for your exam isnsomething you want to be sure of. The ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce studynfound that within the next six months, 21% of respondents plan to pursuena vendor-neutral certification, with 49% thinking longer-term (sixnmonths to two years and beyond). On average, the study found a 6%nincrease in those planning on continuing their certification work in thenperiod beyond the next six months.

nOnlynnISC2 Official Training Partnersnncan guarantee that they are providing the most up-to-date and relevantnmaterials for students. We added 14 new training providers and 3 newnresellers that you rely on during your certification journey:

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• Summit V 
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• Pinnacle 
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• Carahsoft 
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• Secure Tech Institute 
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• Cyber Brain Academy
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• Fast Lane 
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• Corvit Networks 
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• Glasspaper Learning 
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• Adept
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• ICSI 
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• Cyber Shield 
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• SimplifyNow 
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• Purdue CyberTAP 
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• Responsible Cyber
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• Edureka 
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• Palmeto Solutions 
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• NETEC
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Conclusion

We know the threat landscape is complex, withnnresearchnnshowing that 75% of cybersecurity professionals view the current as thenmost challenging it has been in the past five years. Beyond that, onlyn52% believe that their organization has the tools and people needed tonrespond to cyber incidents over the next two to three years. But, 58% ofncybersecurity professionals said that the negative impact of workernshortages can be mitigated by filling key skills gaps. We found thatnthose who continue their training, education and certificationnreimbursement programs were far better prepared to weather times ofneconomic uncertainty. ISC2 is dedicated to empowering the currentncybersecurity workforce and recruiting new professionals to join thenranks. Access to education – both certification training and continuingneducation – is critical for all.