Global Academic Program - Working with Academic Institutions

Global Academic Program - Working with Academic Institutions

Establishing powerful global academic partnerships.

As the leading global membership organization for Cyber Security and Information security professionals, ISC2 is committed to defining and developing the future of Cybersecurity by supporting the work of academic scholars through our research, knowledge, advocacy work, teaching and enhancing educational programs.

Join our Academic Partnership Network for research support, cybersecurity curriculum development, access to our world-famous certifications, skill builders and certificates.

What is the Global Academic Network?
It’s a community of like-minded academic researchers, lecturers, adjunct faculty and program directors who teach, develop or manage computing and cybersecurity modules within full university qualifications and awards. The network is also open to faculty from schools that are interested in developing cybersecurity skill builders and certificates.

There’s no cost to be involved other than your time. Our goal is to enhance your cybersecurity expertise and offerings while collaboratively refining career pathways and development aligned with business and workplace needs.

Resources and Opportunities
Here’s what you will receive as part of the Academic Network:

  • New academic initiatives
  • Academic events – both online and in-person
  • Calls for Joint Papers
  • Calls for Proposals
  • Calls for Volunteers
  • Letters of support for funding interests
  • ISC2 efforts to shape the cybersecurity profession globally

For more information please contact us: academic@isc2.org

Your institution can become an official ISC2 academic partner by utilizing our material. This is the most common method used by universities, which allows us to train and onboard your staff to become authorised Official ISC2 Training instructors. Educational institutions may teach our material and provide students with seamless access to learning content by connecting your LMS to our LMS. You can also purchase our resources as physical or digital kits, while instructors present corresponding slides.

Options include:
Using our certification content to replace an information security course or utilizing modules from our material to supplement existing curriculum in an existing program or course.

Your students can purchase our digital kits which contain the certification body of knowledge, flashcards, workshop activities and more whilst your new authorized instructors are given our slides and materials to deliver to the students. Your students can obtain seamless access to materials in D2L, Canvas and Blackboard LMS formats.


Ready to get started? Fill out a Partnership Application (please use this link) and return to us via email at academic@isc2.org. Of course, you may also email us for more information and guidance. We would love to understand your specific needs and align to a workable solution.

Curriculum and Resources

ISC2 Self-Study Resources

We can support you with:

  • Up-to-Date Content - As the creator of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for all ISC2 certifications, we make sure partners have the most up-to-date courseware, helping to reduce your development costs.
  • Go-to-market Support and Training - We also offer ongoing training for your sales team.
  • Dedicated Support and Resources - Partners are supported with pre and post sales resources, the ISC2 partner portal, marketing tools and branding.
  • Connect with a Global Network - Get connected as part of a global network of ISC2-authorized instructors.
  • New Products and Services - Access to additional training classes through our Professional Development Institute, joint webinars and Thought Leadership events.

Program Benefits for Learning Institutions

  1. ISC2 Self-Study Resources – Links to: https://www.isc2.org/training/self-study-resources
  2. Up-to-Date Content - As the creator of the Common Body of Knowledge (CBK) for all ISC2 certifications, we make sure partners have the most up-to-date courseware, helping to reduce your development costs.
  3. Go-to-market Support and Training - We also offer ongoing training for your sales team.
  4. Dedicated Support and Resources - Partners are supported with pre and post sales resources, the ISC2 partner portal, marketing tools and branding.
  5. Connect with a Global Network - Get connected as part of a global network of ISC2-authorized instructors.
  6. New Products and Services - Access to additional training classes through our Professional Development Institute, joint webinars and Thought Leadership events.