ISC² is the globally recognized Gold Standard for certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. ISC has certified over 50,000 information security professionals in more than 120 countries.

Founded in 1989 by industry leaders, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and related concentrations: Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) and Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP); the Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP); and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner ((SSCP) credentials to those meeting the necessary competency requirements.

Benefits of Certification to the Professional
 Demonstrates a working knowledge of information security
 Confirms commitment to profession
 Offers a career differentiator, with enhanced credibility and marketability
 Provides access to valuable resources, such as peer networking and idea exchange

Benefits of Certification to the Enterprise
 Establishes a standard of best practices
 Offers a solutions-orientation, not specialization, based on the broader understanding of the (ISC)² CBK
 Allows access to a network of global industry and subject matter/domain experts
 Makes broad-based security information resources readily available
 Adds to credibility with the rigor and regimen of the certification examinations
 Provides a business and technology orientation to risk management