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Discover how ISC2 advocacy empowers cybersecurity professionals to shape global policy. Our members’ expertise, certifications, and research ensure that critical decisions are grounded in real-world insight—not just theory. Learn how ISC2’s advocacy program advances a safer cyber world and why your voice matters in these pivotal conversations. Read more: https://ow.ly/hi9e50YMPvi

ISC2 has surpassed its goal of enabling more than 1 million people globally to enroll in a free Certified in Cybersecurity course and exam through One Million Certified in Cybersecurity.     New public enrollments in 1MCC will conclude starting May 20, 2026, but the impact continues. More than 570,000 participants engaged with the course, more than 65,000 people earned their CC certification, and existing participants with valid access still have time to complete their course and sit for their exam by December 31, 2026.     Learn more: https://ow.ly/iBKJ50YNXkZ

ISC2 Up2Date: April 21, 2026📰 In this issue, we take a closer look at the role of advocacy in shaping #cybersecurity legislation and policy. We also dive into new research exploring how organizations can better align skills needs, hiring activity and skills development priorities in a rapidly evolving landscape:

100+ days as CEO. A growing conversation about the future of cybersecurity! Since stepping into the CEO role at ISC2, Scott Beale has been engaging a growing LinkedIn community around leadership, mission-driven work, and one of the most important priorities facing our profession: building a stronger global #cybersecurity workforce. That community now includes nearly 60,000 followers on LinkedIn👏 Scott’s posts highlight workforce development, career pathways, leadership lessons, and the importance of supporting the nearly 300,000 ISC2 members working every day to help create a safer cyber world. If you are an ISC2 member, cybersecurity professional, or someone interested in the future of the workforce, we invite you to follow Scott on his personal LinkedIn page and join the conversation:

It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our incredible ISC2 community—members, chapters, staff, families, and friends—for your dedication to building a safer, more secure cyber world. Your passion and commitment truly make a difference! Through ISC2gether, we unite to give back, serve our communities, support those in need, and drive positive change. Every act of service, big or small, helps shape a better future for all. Ready to make an impact? Get involved with your local ISC2 chapter and be part of the movement for change! 👇 We’d love to hear from you! Share in the comments how you’ve contributed this month or how you plan to give back. Remember, it’s never too late to start making a difference!

In a deeper examination of the findings from the most recent ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study, we take a closer look at the challenges highlighted by respondents, particularly hiring managers, around finding the candidates and the skills their organizations need: https://ow.ly/EmfP50YL9Bk

We’re excited to announce the candidates for the 2027–2029 ISC2 Board of Directors. Following a review of 502 qualified applications, the ISC2 Board of Directors presents the following candidates for member consideration: Mark Barwinski, CISSP – Switzerland Edward Farrell, CISSP, SSCP – Australia Rachel Guinto, CISSP – Canada Guy Ngambeket, CISSP – Qatar Anand Singh, CISSP – U.S. Christine Williams, CISSP, CC – Australia Thank you to everyone who participated. Voting for five open Board seats will take place July 14–28, 2026. Candidate bios and platforms will be available on the Board Elections page in June. Click here to learn more: https://ow.ly/8BAG50WwW3V

Zero trust continues to be a priority for many organizations, but translating principles into practical, scalable implementation is the hard (and most important) part.   ISC2’s upcoming Zero Trust Workshops are designed to help bridge that gap, giving cybersecurity professionals the opportunity to work through real-world scenarios, build actionable roadmaps, and turn strategy into something they can apply immediately. Continued learning and hands-on collaboration are essential as the profession evolves. 🔛 We are doing a training in our office in Alexandria on June 23-24 and another workshop planned during Security Congress on October 24–25. This is a training for mid to senior level cybersecurity  professionals with five or more years of experience and those in positions requiring a strategic understanding of zero trust. 👋 Let me know if you register. I am considering dropping by this training and saying hello. 🏔️ And if you miss this training in Alexandria, we will be doing this popular training at Security Congress in Denver, Colorado around October 22nd. Let me know in the comments if you will be attending Security Congress!  https://lnkd.in/gGie_-hg

Building a scalable cybersecurity program is a nuanced challenge requiring strategic vision, technical acumen, cultural change, and constant iteration. As Nivi Prashad, CSSLP, explains, in today’s digital-first world, in which innovation often outpaces governance, cybersecurity must do more than block threats: they must enable the business: https://ow.ly/sG8f50YFSZ6

The #cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly. Are your skills keeping pace? We're committed to turning industry shifts into actionable learning. In 2026, we recently launched two new Express Courses - Introduction to Quantum Computing and Integrating Security into Application Development - plus two comprehensive Courses: Foundations of Software Lifecycle Development and Foundations of Governance, Risk, and Compliance. Advance your expertise, empower your organization, and stay ready for what’s next: https://ow.ly/lFw750YFSvy