The Complete Guide to

ContinuingProfessionalEducationGrow Beyond Your Cybersecurity Certification Without Breaking the Bank

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You worked hard to earn a globally recognized (ISC)2 certification. And as a leader in the field, you know that the work didn’t stop once you achieved it. Staying ahead takes constant learning, and your time is as valuable as your money.

We’re here to help you maintain continuing professional education (CPE) credits and keep skills sharp with enriching activities that fit your busy schedule. Throughout this guide you’ll find the CPE resources (ISC)2 offers, all in one place.

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Explore how you can become one and gain access to exclusive resources and benefits throughout your career.

The CPE Resources You Need.The Value You Deserve.

Not an (ISC)2 member?

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As a member, you have access to exclusive skill-building resources and benefits, including:

» Enriching professional development and volunteer opportunities

» Peer-to-peer networking and best-practices sharing

» (ISC)² Security Congress annual cybersecurity conference

» Professional recognition and awards programs

» Discounts on industry events and learning materials

Maintain Your Certification. Build Your Expertise.

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Your (ISC)2 credential carries a lot of prestige that commands respect and can open new doors. That’s partly because it involves a lot more than just passing a test… To become a member, you must pass the exam, prove you have the requisite experience, abide by a code of ethics and maintain certification through CPE credits and annual maintenance fees (AMFs). If you hold more than one (ISC)² credential, you pay just one AMF for multiple certifications.

5 Benefits of Maintaining Your Credentials1 Industrywide recognition of your skills

and experience2 Peer networking, mentoring and global

resources3 Differentiation in the field4 Access to research, expert guidance and

industry insight to support continuous education5 Member of an association with global

recognition, value and the highest ethical standards

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CPE Opportunities

To receive information on (ISC)2 continuing education opportunities, addContinuing Education and Professional Development to your preferred (ISC)2

communications at isc2.org/connect.

We offer a wide variety of development activities to help members and associates of (ISC)2 stay ahead of evolving trends. Our webinars, courses, events and publications are great ways to earn CPE Credits and keep current on the latest issues and best practices in cybersecurity.

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Free to MembersProfessional Development Institute (PDI) CoursesThe (ISC)2 Professional Development Institute is your go-to resource for timely and relevant continuing education opportunities that help keep skills sharp and curiosity piqued. Each course is designed with input from leading industry experts and based on proven learning techniques. And best of all, they’re FREE and currently available to members and associates. All courses are also available for purchase by non-members.

Our portfolio keeps growing. Dive into the latest at isc2.org/development.

Immersive Courses: 4-8 CPE CreditsIn-depth training on a variety of cybersecurity and IT security-related topics.

» Building a Strong Security Culture

» CISO’s Guide to Success

» Cloud Basics

» Conducting Practical Risk Analysis for Security Professionals

» Creating a High-Performing Cybersecurity Team

» Creating Your Path to CISO

» DevSecOps: Integrating Security into DevOps

» Exploring Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems

» GDPR for Security Professionals: A Framework for Success

» Incident Management: Preparation and Response

» Moving to the Cloud

» Responding to a Breach

» Strengthening Interpersonal Skills

» Understanding Security in the IoT Ecosystem

Express Learning Courses: 2 CPE CreditsShort-format courses designed with on-the-go professionals in mind.

» A Security Professional’s Guide to AI

» Communicating with the C-Suite

» Forensic Data Acquisition

» Gaining Support for Your Security Program

» Introduction to Artificial intelligence (AI)

» Introduction to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

» Leveraging the Intelligence Cycle

» Mobile Security from Every Angle

» Navigating Cyber Insurance

» Practical Intrusion Analysis Using the Diamond Model

» Purple Team Playbook

» Ransomware: Identify, Protect, Detect, Recover

» Risk Fundamentals

» Securing Containers at the Speed of DevOps

» Securing the Remote Work Force

» Security Professionals Guide to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

» Strengthening Presentation Skills

» Techniques for Malware Analysis

» The Privacy Regulation Roadmap

» Utilizing Big Data

» Web Application Penetration Testing

» When Ethics Meets Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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CPE credits earned through (ISC)² may be eligible for continuing professional education credits for non-(ISC)² certifications. Please visit the continuing education requirements established

by the credentialing organization for eligibility.

Join Webinars » Think Tank

» Security Briefings

» Secure Webinars

Read & Write » Read the bimonthly InfoSecurity

Professional e-magazine and take a short quiz

» Subscribe to and summarize an information security magazine

» Read a book directly related to your (ISC)2 certification and submit a 150-word review

» Author an information security article published in a journal or magazine

» Review an educational white paper related to your certification

» Write an approved post for the (ISC)2 member blog

Attend Trainings & Events » Join (ISC)2 Chapter meetings in

your area*

» Start an (ISC)2 Chapter in your area

» Prepare or attend an educational presentation related to your certification’s Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) domains

Volunteer » Become a Safe and Secure Online

Ambassador and spread knowledge about cyber safety in your community

» Volunteer to help develop (ISC)2 certification exams

Participate » Take part in Bugcrowd’s bug

bounty programs

*Check with your local chapter to confirm if non-members can attend Chapter meetings.

CPE Opportunities Continued

Lab Courses: 2-4 CPE CreditsHands-on courses that enable learners to practice specific technical skills.

» Assessing Application Security

» DoS Attacks and Defense

» Firewall Configuration with pfSense

» ICS OT Application-Level DoS Attack

» Security Analysis with SPARTA

In addition to our extensive portfolio of free courses for members, there are additional enrichment activities to help you grow professionally while earning your CPE credits without spending a dime.

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CPE Opportunities for Purchase

Our renowned annual Security Congress conference and Official Certification Trainings represent excellent opportunities for professional development.

(ISC)2 Security CongressThis global three-day conference focuses on industry discussion and continuing education for security professionals of all levels. Professional development sessions provide actionable insights into both technical and soft skills topics, including cloud security, DevSecOps, GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), career development, privacy and workforce challenges.

(ISC)2 Certification TrainingIf you’re pursuing additional (ISC)2 credentials, Official Training – whether online instructor-led, classroom-based or virtual self-paced – helps set you up for success. You’ll also earn CPE credits for completing each course. The total number of credits varies by certification.

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Advantages of Official (ISC)² TrainingWith Official Training, you get:*Top-notch instruction from (ISC)2 Authorized Instructors who are (ISC)²-certified and complete a rigorous process to teach our courses.

Comprehensive exam prep covering all current exam topic areas with a focus on real-world learning activities and scenarios.

Most up-to-date content for deep awareness and understanding of new threats, technologies, regulations and best practices.

Official study tools like the Official (ISC)² Student Guide and interactive flash cards to reinforce knowledge heading into exam day.

Reliable knowledge checks through quizzes and a post-course assessment to help identify any knowledge gaps and gauge exam readiness.

*Training features and learning methods vary by certification and region.

Looking for even more CPE opportunities? Check outour CPE Partner Network

CERTIFICATION TRAINING CISSP 40SSCP 40CCSP 40CAP 40CCSLP 40

HCISPP 32

CPE Credits

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How to Become a Member (and Access Exclusive (ISC)2 Resources!)

STEP 1. Choose Your CredentialPursue the credential that aligns with your professional aspirations.

STEP 2. Prepare for Your Exam*(ISC)2 exams are known to be rigorous. The Official (ISC)2 Training route is an excellent way to prep for success!

STEP 3. Pass the ExamGet ready to join an elite group of professionals committed to inspiring a safe and secure cyber world

All (ISC)2 exams are administered at Pearson VUE Testing Centers, the leading provider of global, computer-based testing for certification and licensure exams. Once you pass with a minimum score of 700 out of 1,000, you’ll have 9 months to complete the online endorsement process. You’ll also need to abide by the (ISC)² Code of Ethics, designed to protect society, the common good, public trust and the profession.

STEP 4. Grow with Your Certification(ISC)2 members never stop learning and growing. We take you beyond certification with valuable learning opportunities throughout your career.

Leadership andOperations

SecurityAdministration

CloudSecurity

Authorization SoftwareSecurity

Healthcare Securityand Privacy

Official Training

Classroom-Based

Online Instructor-Led

Private On-Site or Online

Online Self-Paced

Official Study ToolsRound out your knowledge using industry-leading resources.

*You are not required to follow these steps exactly. For the official (ISC)2 exam policies and procedures, please visit our website.

» Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) Textbooks

» Study Guides

» Practice Test Books

» Interactive Flash Cards

» Study Apps

Pathway to (ISC)2 Certification

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About (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. Our membership, more than 150,000 strong, is made up of certified cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals who are making a difference and helping to advance the industry. Our vision is supported by our commitment to educate and reach the general public through our charitable foundation – The Center for Cyber Safety and Education™.

For more information on (ISC)²,visit www.isc2.org, follow us on Twitter or connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Questions?For more information about professional development,

please contact Member Services.

For CPE requirements by credential, download the(ISC)2 Continuing Professional Education Handbook.