ISC2 Security Congress 2025 to Prepare Cybersecurity Professionals for Software Security and AI, Emerging Threats and Risk Management

More than 4,000 cybersecurity leaders and practitioners will attend this premier industry event for the opportunity to learn, engage, grow and network

Alexandria, Va, August 27, 2025 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced the agenda for its 2025 ISC2 Security Congress, taking place online and in Nashville, TN, October 28-30, 2025. This hybrid event will bring together more than 4,000 cybersecurity professionals for three days of learning and professional development opportunities.

This year’s agenda features four keynote sessions, more than 120 speakers, and 80+ educational breakout sessions across the following focus areas—with the topic of AI threaded throughout all tracks:

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
Cyber Leadership and Ethics
Cloud Security
SecOps and Threat Response
Software Security
Frameworks, Standards and Guidelines
Careers

Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in career forums for professional growth, “Bright Ideas” roundtables for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, networking opportunities and a Town Hall with organizational updates from the ISC2 Acting CEO and CFO Debra Taylor, CC, and members of the ISC2 Board of Directors.

“This year’s program captures the most pressing topics in the industry today as we prepare all levels of cybersecurity professionals for both the immediate and the long-term future of security,” said ISC2 Acting CEO and CFO Debra Taylor, CC. “Attendees will leave better equipped with practical takeaways and the knowledge, tools and resources to succeed in the cybersecurity profession, and they will be able to level up their team’s defense against ongoing cyber threats.”

In-Depth Sessions on Latest Practices

Additionally, pre-conference workshops will be held on October 26-27. These eight one- or two-day pre-conference workshops will dive deeper into key topics such as mastering AI security, conquering certification preparation and elevating cybersecurity leadership.

Registering for Security Congress

ISC2 members, candidates and associates are eligible for discounted rates on all pass types and can earn up to 78 CPE credits depending on the pass type. Those who attend the pre-conference workshops can earn up to eight CPE credits for each one-day workshop attended. Government employees can receive a 10% discount, and a group rate is available for organizations that send five or more attendees. Attendees who purchase an All-Access Pass can attend sessions in person and online.

Opportunities to Learn about the Latest Security Technology
In-person attendees can take advantage of additional learning opportunities throughout the Security Congress Expo Hall. There, ISC2’s executive-level sponsors, who play a vital role in supporting the event and are key to helping us bring together the cybersecurity community, will provide updates and demos on their security technology.

For more details on the full agenda, speakers, registration and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://www.isc2.org/Congress.

About Security Congress
Security Congress brings together cyber, information, software and infrastructure security professionals for an annual conference designed to enrich careers, enable advancement so that attendees may excel in their profession. Since 2011, ISC2 has hosted this annual conference around the United States, with this year's event taking place in Nashville from October 28-30 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and available virtually. For more information on Security Congress, visit https://www.isc2.org/Congress.

About ISC2

ISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our more than 265,000 certified members, and associates, are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educates those most vulnerable. Learn more, get involved or become an ISC2 Candidate to build your cyber career at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Media Contact:
Amanda Steinman
Senior Corporate Communications Manager
ISC2
asteinman@isc2.org