International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC2)
Founded: 1989 | Headquarters: Clearwater, FL, USA
Website: isc2.org
Designations Offered:
- 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
Summary: ISC2 is a globally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cybersecurity expertise through rigorous certification programs. Its flagship credential, CISSP, is widely regarded as the gold standard for information security professionals. ISC2 also offers specialized designations in cloud security, secure software development, healthcare privacy, and enterprise architecture, enabling practitioners to align their credentials with evolving sector demands and career paths.
