ISC2 Certifications

What is (ISC)²?

(ISC)² is an international nonprofit membership association focused on inspiring a safe and secure cyber world. Best known for the acclaimed Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification, (ISC)² offers a portfolio of credentials that are part of a holistic, programmatic approach to security.

The Value of an (ISC)² Certification

When you earn one of our (ISC)² certifications, you:

• Confirm you’re a leader and expert in your field.
• Differentiate yourself from other candidates for desirable job openings.
• Validate the knowledge and skills you’ve gained through all your years of hard work.
• Enter the (ISC)² membership. It’s a unique community of thought leaders in cybersecurity, so you can collaborate and hone your craft.
• Get insider access to peer networking, mentoring, educational tools and global resources. You can grow and challenge yourself. (ISC)² is on the forefront of helping professionals — like you — learn, certify and grow throughout their careers.
• Gain the power, education and networking system to face security threats head on.
• May get to higher pay and promotions.

(ISC)² Certification Programs

Your knowledge, experience and skills are not enough in the modern information security environment. Employers want proof you have the expertise they need, and certifications are a great means to demonstrate this. Enterprises want to know you’re continually improving your skills to stay up on the latest threats and technology.

Certify your skills through (ISC)² — the global leader in information security certifications! (ISC)² certifications, such as the CISSP, are known as the gold standard of the industry.

All of (ISC)² certifications have been accredited by ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024.

(ISC)² Training and Certification

Global Lynx is an (ISC)2 partner, offering high-demand certification courses.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is the most globally recognized certification in the cybersecurity market. CISSP validates a cybersecurity professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge and experience to effectively design, engineer and manage an organization’s overall security posture. Learn more

Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

A CCSP has the advanced technical skills and knowledge to design, manage and secure data, applications and infrastructure in the cloud using best practices, policies and procedures established by cybersecurity experts. A CCSP applies information security expertise to a cloud computing environment and demonstrates competence in cloud architecture, design, operations, data security, risk and compliance. Learn more

Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)

The Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) certification is for individuals in operational IT roles seeking to prove their knowledge, skills and experience by attaining an ISO-accredited certification. SSCP provides confirmation of a practitioner’s ability to implement, monitor and administer IT infrastructure in accordance with cybersecurity policies and procedures that ensure data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Learn more

HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP)

The HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPP) certification distinguishes professionals at the forefront of protecting patient health information. HCISPP validates the knowledge and ability required to implement, manage and assess security and privacy controls to safeguard healthcare organizations using best practices and techniques. Learn more

Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)

The Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) is an information security practitioner who champions system security commensurate with an organization’s mission and risk tolerance, while meeting legal and regulatory requirements. CAP confirms an individual’s knowledge, skill, and experience required for using various frameworks to manage risk and to authorize and maintain information systems. Learn more

Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)

The Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) is the industry’s premier secure software development certification. CSSLP proves professionals have the advanced technical skills and knowledge necessary for authentication, authorization and auditing throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Learn more