Launched in 1994, the gold standard
certification in cybersecurity is now held by more than 165,000
practitioners globally and remains the most sought-after in the
field for cyber leaders.
ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ISC2 – the world's leading
nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals –
today announced a year-long celebration of the 30th
anniversary of its flagship certification, the Certified
Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Since its
inception, the CISSP has been recognized as the "gold standard" in
cybersecurity, with recognition by governments and accredited to
standards of international bodies, including the International
Organization for Standardization (ISO), the U.S. Department of
Defense (DoD) and the U.K National Academic Recognition Information
Centre.
Established in 1994, the class of CISSP-holders around the world
has risen from 46 in the first year to more than 165,000
professionals worldwide. In 2004, the certification was the first
security certification to be recognized as accredited by ANAB (the
ANSI National Accreditation Board) under ISO/IEC 17024. As ISC2
itself reaches its 35th anniversary, the association will spend the
year honoring and celebrating the professionals who hold the CISSP
designation, which has reached a milestone of more than 165,000
globally.
"Thirty years is a monumental milestone for a cybersecurity
certification," said ISC2 CEO Clar
Rosso, CC. "We are looking forward to celebrating the
pioneers who helped create this certification, and all who have
earned it over the years. CISSP holders are the most passionate and
dedicated cybersecurity professionals in the world, and we are
thrilled to recognize them."
CISSP Advances Cybersecurity Careers Around the World
"I have found that the CISSP qualification has opened doors to
new roles, and new opportunities, throughout my career. It's been
an invaluable way to demonstrate my competence and professional
experience." - Bridget Kenyon,
CISSP – Cambridge, United
Kingdom
"CISSP certification gave me new energy and zeal to excel in the
information security field. The brand, recognition and
self-confidence provided through CISSP certification has helped not
only in my career, but I am more than ready to accept new
challenges." - Rohit Kumar, CISSP
– Delhi, India
"This credential holds significance beyond mere knowledge; it
signifies dedication, continuous learning, practical application,
and collaboration. I take pride in standing alongside fellow
cybersecurity professionals who are committed to safeguarding
entities, their stakeholders, and their customers/clients." -
Dan Torres, CISSP – New Jersey, United
States
CISSP Evolves as Cybersecurity Needs Change
The CISSP has evolved significantly over its 30-year history and
continues to do so, as part of a rigorous, methodical process that
ISC2 follows to routinely update its credential exams to reflect
the latest knowledge, skills and abilities needed by professionals
in the field. The CISSP exam content will next be updated on
April 15, 2024.
The exam format also continues to evolve. On April 15, 2024, the translations of the CISSP
exam – available in Chinese, German, Japanese and Spanish – will be
available in the Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) format. ISC2
adopted the CAT format for the English language CISSP exam in
December 2018. This optimized format
enables test-takers to prove their knowledge by answering fewer
items and completing the exam in half the time, compared to the
linear format.
"It has been exciting to watch the CISSP exam evolve from the
paper test – which I took in 2000 – to a 6-hour computer-based
exam, now to a 3-hour adaptive exam across all available
languages," said ISC2 Board Chair, Dan
Houser, ISSAP, ISSMP, CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, CC. "I – like so
many others – have found tremendous benefit from holding the CISSP
certification and owe a debt of gratitude to the ISC2 founders and
early leaders that had the vision to create the CISSP. I look
forward to the ongoing growth and development of both the
certification and ISC2."
For more information on the 30th anniversary of the
CISSP, visit https://www.isc2.org/landing/cissp-30-anniversary or
follow #CISSP30 on X or LinkedIn.
About ISC2
ISC2 is the world's leading member organization for
cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and
secure cyber world. Our more than 600,000 members, candidates and
associates around the globe are a force for good, safeguarding the
way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including
cybersecurity's premier certification, the CISSP® – enable
professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities
at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence,
diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through
advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates
cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our
charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education,
helps create more access to cyber careers and educate those most
vulnerable. Learn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with
us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.
© 2024 ISC2 Inc., ISC2, CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, CSSLP, HCISPP,
ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP and CBK are registered marks, and CC is a
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Media Contact:
Amanda Steinman
Senior PR Manager
ISC2
asteinman@isc2.org
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