Becoming an Associate of (ISC)2

With the shortfall in the cybersecurity workforce projected to be 1.5 million globally in five years*, businesses are pressed to find qualified candidates to protect their organisation against cyber threats. The need for candidates to prove their capability is more important than ever.

The Associate of (ISC)² allows those just starting out in the information security workforce to demonstrate their competence in the field. Associates have passed a rigorous (ISC)² certification exam, proving their cybersecurity knowledge, and maintaining their continuing professional education (CPE) requirements while working toward completing the experience requirements to become fully certified as a CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, HCISPP, CCFP, CAP or CSSLP.

*2015 Global Information Security Workforce Study