Find out what's inside the December 2019 edition of the Journal & download a free copy of this month's featured article
Expand Your Peer Network, Enhance Your Professional Stature & Achieve Your Personal Career Goals
Your local chapter and ISSA International will provide you with a wealth of resources to keep you current with industry trends and developments in our ever-evolving field. What can we do for you today?
Expand Your Network
Through chapter affiliation and engagement and participation at the international level, you'll make new connections and expand your network of cyber security professionals
Learn and Grow
Ongoing educational opportunities through regular chapter meetings, quarterly CISO Executive Forums, web conferences, and our annual International Summit
Level up Your Career
Membership gives you access to people, resources and opportunities that allow you to accelerate career development & progress along the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle®
Choose the Membership That's Right for You
Our membership options are designed to meet the needs of cyber security professionals at every stage of the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle®
General Membership
Developing & Connecting Cyber Security Professionals Globally
Cyber Executive Membership
Join an Exclusive Community of Cyber Security Leaders
Government Organizational Membership
The Ideal Membership for Government Agency Employees
Student Membership
The Benefits of Membership at Student-Friendly Rates
Guest Membership
Stay Current With ISSA Industry News as a Guest User
Corporate Membership
Enjoy Preferred Rates with ISSA's Corporate Membership Program
What Our Members Say
ISSA members get a lot of real-world value from their memberships - from professional networking and peer support to educational and career development opportunities
ISSA Events
From our annual International Summit and web conferences to our quarterly CISO Executive Forums and chapter events, there's always something going on.
ISSA International Summit
The ISSA International Summit is our signature event, bringing together many of the sharpest minds in the cyber security world
Web Conferences
ISSA Web Conferences bring together people from around the world to share leading industry presentations
CISO Executive Forum
Four times every year, senior-level security executives convene to share and gather insights on the top issues they face
Chapter Events
Most of our chapters have a busy calendar of a wide range of member-focused events
ISSA Publications
From our annual ESG/ISSA survey to our monthly Journal, we keep our members informed
The ISSA Journal
Every month our members enjoy exclusive content written by some of the brightest minds in the cyber security world. Click on the button below to download a complimentary copy of the Journal's featured article for December 2019.
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2018 ESG/ISSA Survey
The third annual global study from ESG and ISSA finds cyber security skills shortage impacts 74 percent of organizations; explores causes and consequences of cyber security job stress.
Cyber Security Career Lifecycle®
ISSA developed the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle® (CSCL) as a means to identify with its members. ISSA members span the information security profession; from those not yet in the profession to those who are retiring. Realizing that the needs of its members change, as individual progress through the career, so should the services that ISSA offers.
Pre Professional
An individual who has not yet (and never has) obtained a position working in the cyber security field.
Entry Level
An individual who has yet to master general cyber security methodologies / principles.
Mid Career
An individual who has mastered general security methodologies / principles and has determined their area of focus or specialty.
Senior Level
An individual who has extensive experience in cyber security and has been in the profession for 10+ years.
Security Leader
An individual who has extensive security experience, ability to direct and integrate security into an organization.
ISSA International Board
The ISSA Board is made up of experienced cyber security professionals who are passionate about the industry & committed to serving our members