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(ISC)² Certificate Program - FAQs

To better assist you, we have included frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers for common inquiries. We understand your time is valuable and hope these questions will assist you.

FAQs

  • GENERAL GENERAL
    Q:
    What is an (ISC)² Certificate?
     
    A:
    An (ISC)² Certificate will advance your skills in areas employers are seeking in order to move your cybersecurity career forward and provide pathways towards gaining the competencies you need for the journey to (ISC)² Certification.
    Q:
    How do I earn an (ISC)² Certificate? 
     
    A:
    To earn an (ISC)² certificate, you must score 70% or higher on the final assessment. Upon completion, a certificate and digital badge of completion will be issued.
    Q:
    Who should take this course?
     
    A:
    Cybersecurity professionals, recent graduates, students and others seeking to demonstrate their knowledge in the certificate’s focus topic are a great fit.
    Q:
    What is the benefit of pursuing an (ISC)² Certificate?
     
    A:

    Use your (ISC)² Certificates to:

    • Act as a pathway to (ISC)² certification
    • Demonstrate commitment to maintaining your (ISC)²Certification through professional development
    • Stay ahead of the curve by gaining expertise in emerging cybersecurity topics
    • Earn CPE credits
  • ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
    Q:
    Do I need a certification to earn an (ISC)² Certificate?
     
    A:
    No. Our (ISC)² Certificate program turns a laser focus on specific subject matters tailored to your interests. Our courseware is created by cybersecurity’s most respected certifying body to provide you with the most current and relevant content.
    Q:
    Do I need any previous experience?
     
    A:
    No. Our courses include everything you need, from the basics up to an advanced-level understanding of your cybersecurity focus area of interest.
    Q:
    What do the Cloud Security Certificates include?
     
    A:

    Each of the Certificates includes:

    • 4 hours of on-demand self-paced content
    • Summary checks and quizzes at the end of each Certificate
    • Activities that result in understanding real-world applications
    • Digital badge of completion upon passing the final assessment at the end of each Certificate.
  • ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – Cloud Security ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – Cloud Security
    • Cloud Basics Certificate – A self-paced immersive course designed to provide a solid understanding of cloud computing including key drivers and rationale for moving to the cloud, cloud architecture, computing concepts & characteristics, cloud service & deployment models and cloud brokers. (4 CPE credits)


    • Moving to the Cloud Certificate – Driven by economic advantage, companies worldwide are making the transition from enterprise IT to cloud computing. In this self-paced immersive course learners will be introduced to a four-phased approach to transforming their organization – strategically and securely – using business alignment as their guidepost. (4 CPE credits)


    • Working in the Cloud Certificate – This course uses an immersive experience in which the learner takes the role of a security professional within an organization, who will need to think critically, apply knowledge, and make decisions to determine the best solution regarding cloud security challenges. (4 CPE credits)
  • ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – Risk Management ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – Risk Management
    • Conducting Practical Risk Analysis Certificate – Gain practical experience working through risk assessment, analysis, mitigation, remediation, and communication. You’ll acquire the skills needed to holistically examine operational risk management; learn to work cross-functionally; determine how to use risk data effectively; and disseminate actionable information and findings. (4 CPE credits)


    • Exploring Risk Standards Certificate – Understanding international risk standards fosters a more comprehensive understanding of risk at all levels of the organization. In this course, you’ll be exposed to various standards and guidelines to enhance your tools, techniques and general understand of risk management. (4 CPE credits)


    • Practical Risk Methods Certificate – Review techniques for better comparison and measurement of risks focused on methods for calculating value while assessing and prioritizing risk. You’ll be exposed to qualitative and quantitative methods to foster consistent and effective estimates of organizational assets and risks. (4 CPE credits)
  • ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – CISO LEADERSHIP ABOUT THE CERTIFICATES – CISO LEADERSHIP
    • Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework – With this certificate, explore the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as you learn to apply it to your organization, large and small, using a matrix that incorporates all the popular technical standards. (2 CPE credits) 


    • Building a High-Performing Cybersecurity Team - This certificate provides learners with an understanding of how to build a high-performing cybersecurity team within their organization. Learn how to apply best practices in hiring and recruitment to the unique and diverse cybersecurity field in order to defend organizations with the necessary and appropriate talent. (5 CPE credits) 


    • Purple Team Playbook Certificate - This certificate serves as a playbook and discusses the traditional red and blue teams including the people, skills, tools and technology in each team, as well as how to combine these components into a purple team. You will also learn strategies and techniques for hiring utilized by high-performing purple teams. (2 CPE credits) 


    • Gaining Support for Your Security Program - This certificate sets out to train you on how to manage the perspectives and perceptions of those you need to win over for any of your security initiatives to be a success. (2 CPE credits)


    • Incident Management: Preparation and Response Certificate - This certificate course seeks to help learners answer the following questions: (5 CPE credits)
      • How do you define a security incident?
      • How do you prevent an incident from becoming a breach?
      • How can security incidents be leveraged to as an opportunity improve your organization’s security posture?
  • PRICING PRICING
    • We have special introductory pricing through Dec 31, 2022:
    • Learning and assessment $99 member / $129 non-member
    • Assessment only - $39 member/$49 non-member
  • DIGITAL BADGE DIGITAL BADGE
    Q:
    Will I receive a digital badge?
     
    A:
    Yes. Upon completion of the final assessment at the end of each Certificate you’ll receive an (ISC)² Certificate Digital Badge for social media, your website and your resume to demonstrate your knowledge to your employer and hiring managers.
  • CPE CPE
    Q:
    Will I be required to submit Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits to maintain my certificate?
     
    A:
    No. Continuing professional education is not required to maintain your certificate.
    Q:
    What is the structure of each certificate program?
     
    A:
    You have the option to undertake the learning and assessment within each Certificate or, if you already have the knowledge, go straight to the assessment and earn your badge. To earn your badge, you must score 70% or higher on the final assessment. Upon completion, a certificate and digital badge of completion will be issued.
  • ANNUAL MAINTENANCE ANNUAL MAINTENANCE
    Q:
    How long does it take to earn a certificate?
     
    A:
    Each certificate’s interactive self-paced course offers the flexibility to work through the content and activities at your own pace. The course is open to you for 180 days, and time to complete varies from 1-5 hours based on required learning. Once a learner completes the course, they will have access to the badge and their certificate almost immediately.
    Q:
    Do I have to complete the full course to earn a certificate?
     
    A:
    No. If you feel you’re already knowledgeable in the subject matter, you may go straight to the assessment. To earn your badge, you must score 70% or higher on the final assessment. Upon completion, a certificate and digital badge of completion will be issued.
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