Within three months of launching this initiative, we had more than 110,000 individuals sign up to become (ISC)² Candidates. The offering provides education courses, study materials and resources to help prepare those looking to enter cybersecurity. Additionally, the aim is to encourage (ISC)² Candidates to pursue the recently launched entry-level certification (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).
The immediate success of (ISC)² Candidates showed us there was no shortage of interest in cybersecurity; the challenge is creating new pathways for those with no experience or background to enter the field.
In fact, in December, at SECURE Washington, DC, we heard first-hand the impact of (ISC)² Candidates. Christopher Shaw, a first-time attendee of (ISC)² events, recently passed the Certified in Cybersecurity exam. Christopher is seeking a career transition into cybersecurity – and is working on completing relevant training through (ISC)², and practical applications, to kickstart his cybersecurity career.
What have we learned? There is no single pathway into cybersecurity, which rings true in our 2022 (ISC)² Workforce Study. We are seeing a shift in how people enter the field, with fewer individuals under 30 years of age moving into cybersecurity from a career outside of IT. The evolution showcases the importance of helping those enter the profession through non-traditional methods.
We are thrilled with the early success of (ISC)² Candidates as it showcases a steady interest in cyber education and training for individuals looking to enter the field. At (ISC)², we are preparing these individuals by providing a new entry path into the profession through this initiative.
It's not too late to sign up to become an (ISC)² Candidate! To sign up:
- Register for free at isc2.org/candidate. You will be prompted to create an account with (ISC)² and answer a few questions about your cybersecurity career goals.
- After completing the (ISC)² Candidate registration, you will be redirected to the benefits page. From there, you can enroll in the Online Self-Paced Training and get instructions for redeeming your free exam when you're ready to take the test.
Your first year as an (ISC)² Candidate is free, so don’t miss out. Questions? Talk to us at candidate@isc2.org – we hope you'll join us!
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February 07, 2023 at 09:09AM
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