nnLaunched in 1994, the gold standard certification in cybersecurity isnnow held by more than 165,000 practitioners globally and remains thenmost sought-after in the field for cyber leaders.nn
nnAlexandria, Va., March 28, 2024–nnISC2nn– the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals – today announced a year-long celebration of thenn30 th anniversarynnof its flagship certification, the Certified Information Systems SecuritynProfessional (CISSP). Since its inception, the CISSP has been recognized asnthe “gold standard” in cybersecurity, with recognition by governments andnaccredited to standards of international bodies, including the InternationalnOrganization for Standardization (ISO), the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)nand the U.K National Academic Recognition Information Centre.n
nnEstablished in 1994, the class of CISSP-holders around the world has risennfrom 46 in the first year to more than 165,000 professionals worldwide. Inn2004, the certification was the first security certification to benrecognized as accredited by ANAB (the ANSI National Accreditation Board)nunder ISO/IEC 17024. As ISC2 itself reaches its 35th anniversary, thenassociation will spend the year honoring and celebrating the professionalsnwho hold the CISSP designation, which has reached a milestone of more thann165,000 globally.n
nn”Thirty years is a monumental milestone for a cybersecurity certification,”nsaid ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso, CC. “We are looking forward to celebrating thenpioneers who helped create this certification, and all who have earned itnover the years. CISSP holders are the most passionate and dedicatedncybersecurity professionals in the world, and we are thrilled to recognizenthem.”n
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nCISSP Advances Cybersecurity Careers Around the World
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nn“I have found that the CISSP qualification has opened doors to new roles,nand new opportunities, throughout my career. It’s been an invaluable way tondemonstrate my competence and professional experience.”nn- Bridget Kenyon, CISSP – Cambridge, United Kingdomnn
nn“CISSP certification gave me new energy and zeal to excel in the informationnsecurity field. The brand, recognition and self-confidence provided throughnCISSP certification has helped not only in my career, but I am more thannready to accept new challenges.”nn- Rohit Kumar, CISSP – Delhi, Indiann
nn”This credential holds significance beyond mere knowledge; it signifiesndedication, continuous learning, practical application, and collaboration. Intake pride in standing alongside fellow cybersecurity professionals who arencommitted to safeguarding entities, their stakeholders, and theirncustomers/clients.” – Dan Torres, CISSP – New Jersey, United Statesn
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nCISSP Evolves as Cybersecurity Needs Change
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nnThe CISSP has evolved significantly over its 30-year history and continuesnto do so, as part of a rigorous, methodical process that ISC2 follows tonroutinely update its credential exams to reflect the latest knowledge,nskills and abilities needed by professionals in the field. ThennCISSP exam contentnnwill next be updated on April 15, 2024.n
nnThe exam format also continues to evolve. On April 15, 2024, thentranslations of the CISSP exam – available in Chinese, German, Japanese andnSpanish – will be available in thennComputerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) formatnn. ISC2 adopted the CAT format for the English language CISSP exam innDecember 2018. This optimized format enables test-takers to prove theirnknowledge by answering fewer items and completing the exam in half the time,ncompared to the linear format.n
nn“It has been exciting to watch the CISSP exam evolve from the paper test –nwhich I took in 2000 – to a 6-hour computer-based exam, now to a 3-hournadaptive exam across all available languages,” said ISC2 Board Chair, DannHouser, ISSAP, ISSMP, CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CC. “I – like so many others –nhave found tremendous benefit from holding the CISSP certification and owe andebt of gratitude to the ISC2 founders and early leaders that had the visionnto create the CISSP. I look forward to the ongoing growth and development ofnboth the certification and ISC2.”n
nnFor more information on the 30 th anniversary of the CISSP, visitnnhttps://www.isc2.org/landing/cissp-30-anniversarynnor follow #CISSP30 on X or LinkedIn.n
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nAbout ISC2
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nnISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecuritynprofessionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Ournmore than 600,000 members, candidates and associates around the globe are anforce for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winningncertifications – including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP®n– enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilitiesnat every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversitynand vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise andnworkforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in anninterconnected world. Our charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safetynand Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educate thosenmost vulnerable. Learn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with us onnX, Facebook and LinkedIn.n
nn© 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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