Top Rated Webinars of First Half of 2026In the first half of 2026, ISC2 webinars brought together global experts, practitioners and thought leaders to explore the most pressing topics shaping the profession today. From AI-driven threats to evolving regulations and career development, these top-rated sessions reflect what matters most to the cybersecurity community right now.

Don’t miss the top-rated webinars of 2026 so far!

The highest-rated ISC2 webinars from January through June highlight that cybersecurity is becoming more complex, more strategic and more closely tied to business outcomes. If you missed any of the top-rated sessions from the first half of the year, now is the perfect time to catch up.

These webinars offer a snapshot of where cybersecurity is heading—and the skills and knowledge professionals need to keep up.

Across sessions, a few key themes stood out:

  • AI, APIs and the Expanding Attack Surface
    • As organizations rapidly adopt AI and modern application architectures, ISC2 webinars explore the risks and realities of securing APIs, managing AI-driven threats and understanding how attackers are evolving in response.
  • Regulation, Risk and Global Compliance
    • With governments accelerating cybersecurity regulation, top sessions examined how organizations can navigate shifting requirements while maintaining resilience and operational efficiency.
  • Preparing for What’s Next
    • From post-quantum cryptography to future cybersecurity predictions, attendees showed strong interest in forward-looking insights that help teams anticipate and prepare, not just react.
  • Certification and Career Growth
    • Webinars focused on topics related to certifications, like CISSP and CCSP, and career readiness also resonated strongly, reflecting the ongoing demand for skills development and professional advancement.

Why These Webinars Resonated

ISC2 webinars continue to stand out for one reason: they deliver practical, real-world value.

Each session is designed to go beyond theory, providing:

  • Actionable strategies security teams can apply immediately
  • Expert-led insights from practitioners across industries
  • Current, relevant topics aligned to today’s threat landscape
  • Opportunities to earn CPE credits while building knowledge

This combination of accessibility and depth makes webinars a critical part of how cybersecurity professionals stay current in a rapidly evolving field.

Webinars: Learning with Flexibility

Whether you joined live or caught up on-demand, ISC2 webinars are built for flexibility, making it easier to stay informed and earn CPE credits.

From deep-dive technical discussions to high-level strategy sessions, webinars allow you to:

  • Learn from anywhere, at your own pace
  • Explore a wide range of topics: from AI and cloud security to leadership and compliance
  • Continuously build skills throughout the year

ISC2’s webinar portfolio spans multiple formats, including Security Briefings, ThinkTank discussions and Knowledge Vault sessions, ensuring there’s something for every role and experience level.

Explore All ISC2 Webinar Channels

Discover all the ISC2 online webinar channels with their unique offerings. Earn valuable free Group A and Group B CPE credits while staying ahead of emerging threats, deepen your technical expertise and enhance your leadership skills.

  • Security Briefings – ISC2 members and solution providers offer thought leadership on a variety of topics, providing online learning with regional industry experts. Pick your region or time zone that works best for you: North America, Asia Pacific, UK and Europe
  • ThinkTank – 60-minute roundtable discussion where influential security experts present and debate a range of topics on today’s most-pressing security challenges
  • Knowledge Vault – relevant and cutting-edge discussions by subject matter experts giving viewers a sneak peek into each of ISC2 certification’s domains
  • ISC2 Membership – Learn more about navigating your ISC2 member account, maintaining your certification and how to become more involved in ISC2

What’s Ahead

As we move into the second half of 2026, expect even more content tackling emerging threats, new technologies and evolving strategies.

ISC2 webinars will continue to deliver the insights and expertise the cybersecurity community relies on helping professionals stay sharp, informed and ready for what’s next.

Access all these top-rated sessions and earn six CPE credits on the ISC2 channel at BrightTALK.

Stay informed, stay resilient, and shape the future of cybersecurity—one webinar at a time.

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