Security News > 2020 > March > (ISC)2 now includes more than 150,000 certified cybersecurity professionals

2 - the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals - announced that its membership has grown to include more than 150,000 certified cybersecurity professionals in 175 countries.

In the face of the growing need to build the cybersecurity workforce and recruit new talent,2 certification, networking and professional development programs enable security practitioners to showcase their expertise, advance their careers and contribute to a safe and secure cyber world.

Certifications -2 information security certifications, including the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification and the fast-growing Certified Cloud Security Professional certification, are recognized as the global standard for excellence, and the organization was the first information security certifying body to meet the requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024 - the leading global benchmark for certifying professionals.

The Professional Development Institute - A portfolio of more than 30 course offerings available to2 members and associates at no additional cost, PDI enhances skills and abilities by providing access to rich continuing professional education opportunities that augment knowledge gained throughout a career with insights on emerging topics.

2 Security Congress - More than 3,000 attendees are expected at this annual international gathering of cybersecurity professionals this November 16-19 in Orlando, FL. Along with gaining expert insights on the latest security challenges, sharing best practices for combating threats, building teams, and implementing the latest processes and procedures to better defend critical assets, attendees can take advantage of the powerful collaboration and networking that can only be found at a conference of peers who are dedicated to helping one another.

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