International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC²)
Overview
ISC² is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity expertise through rigorous certification programs, professional standards, and ongoing education. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, ISC² is best known for the CISSP, widely regarded as the gold standard credential for information security professionals.
ISC² offers a broad portfolio of certifications spanning cloud security, governance and compliance, secure software development, healthcare privacy, and foundational cybersecurity skills. Its designations support career paths across security engineering, architecture, management, and risk oversight in both public and private sectors.
Core Focus Areas
- Cybersecurity and information assurance
- Cloud security and architecture
- Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
- Secure software development and lifecycle management
- Healthcare privacy and security
- Security engineering, architecture, and management
Designations Offered by ISC²
- CC – Certified in Cybersecurity
- CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
- CGRC – Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification
- CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CSSLP – Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional
- HCISPP – HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner
- ISSAP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
- ISSEP – Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
- ISSMP – Information Systems Security Management Professional
- SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Sectors Where This Provider Appears
Ideal Audience
- Cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and architects
- Security managers and CISOs
- Cloud security professionals
- GRC and compliance specialists
- Software security and DevSecOps practitioners
- Healthcare privacy and security professionals
- Individuals entering the cybersecurity field (CC)
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Quick Facts
- Founded: 1989
- Headquarters: Clearwater, FL, USA
- Website: isc2.org
- Credential Focus: Cybersecurity, cloud security, GRC, software security, healthcare privacy
- Flagship Designation: CISSP
