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ISSA developed the Cyber Security Career Lifecycle® (CSCL) as a means to identify with its members. ISSA members span the information security profession - from people who have yet to enter the profession to people who are entering into retirement. Realizing that the needs of its members change, as individual progress through the career, so should the services that ISSA offers.
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Houston, TX, November 2025 — Demonstrating global leadership in cybersecurity, the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International celebrated Cybersecurity Awareness Month by hosting a series of expert-led sessions focused on advancing cyber resilience—a mission-critical capability as cyber threats grow in frequency, sophistication, and impact. The event was designed and hosted by the ISSA Cyber Resilience Special Interest Group (SIG) leadership team, led by Francesco Chiarini and Mehdi Azouioui, with contributions from many active collaborators across the SIG. The event attracted thought leaders, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to discuss building resilience into the core of modern systems.
AI CERTs®, a global certification body for AI-powered professional training, and ISSA…
Election Results Congratulations to Our Newly Elected Board Members Your peers have recognized your leadership, commitment, and vision for advancing the cybersecurity profession. We look forward to working together to further ISSA’s mission worldwide. Thank You to All Candidates Your Commitment Inspires UsA heartfelt thank-you to…
You’re Invited! Join the 2025 ISSA Annual Membership Meeting on August 28 at 1:00 PM EDT. Meet your new board members! This virtual session provides updates on ISSA’s progress, plans, and leadership, along with an open forum for your questions and feedback. Don’t miss this opportunity to…
The 2025 International Board of Elections Call for Nominations window is Now…
Mason, Ohio — May 22, 2025 — Infosec Institute, a leading cybersecurity education provider and part of Cengage Group, and Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) International, a nonprofit organization for cybersecurity professionals, today announced a strategic partnership to help upskill and certify professionals around the world. This collaboration will provide ISSA members with access to Infosec’s comprehensive cybersecurity training resources at preferred rates, reinforcing both organizations’ commitment to addressing the cybersecurity skills gap and supporting professional development.
Houston, TX – March 21, 2025 – The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), the leading non-profit organization for information security professionals, is proud to announce the 2025 ISSA International Awards winners and 2025 ISSA International Fellows and Distinguished Fellows. The honorees will be recognized and celebrated at the ISSA 40th Anniversary Celebration Conference and Awards Gala later this year in Dallas…
The ISSA announces 2024 International Award Winners for their exceptional contributions to…
The seventh version of the landmark global study exposes a highly stressful career in a difficult hiring environment where the ongoing global skills shortage impacts 65% of organizations
2024 Call for Nominations – Now Closed Watch for further announcements and…
The sixth version of the landmark global study shows escalating career complexities and job discontent faced by cybersecurity professionals while the ongoing global skills shortage impacts 71% of organizations
VIENNA, Va.- August 7, 2023 –The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA), the…
