(ISC)², the world’s largest non-profit association of certified cybersecurity professionals, has announced that more than 1,000 cybersecurity career hopefuls have taken their first step toward a professional certification by completing the (ISC)² entry-level cybersecurity certification pilot exam since the program launched at the end of January.
(ISC)² created the certification to support and nurture a new generation of cybersecurity professionals entering the field – from recent university graduates to career changers to IT professionals – seeking to validate their security skills.
The certification will provide employers with assurance that newcomers have the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in entry and junior-level roles.
“The outstanding response to our pilot program shows the pent-up need for this certification. The (ISC)² entry-level cybersecurity certification satisfies a void the industry has been struggling to fill for years, and promises to be among the fastest-growing, in-demand cybersecurity certifications,” said Clar Rosso, CEO, (ISC)².
“We are facing a global cybersecurity workforce gap of more than 2.7 million people. We can only close that gap if we increase pathways into the field and make a cybersecurity career more accessible to more people. Candidates who pass our exam will show employers that they can contribute to their organizations’ missions and have the aptitude to learn and grow on the job.”
