Help shape the standard and passing criteria for the exam, which is now in its pilot stage.
The development of the ISC2 AI Security Certification continues to demonstrate the cybersecurity community’s commitment to building the skills and professional standards needed to securely use and manage artificial intelligence (AI).
Over 12,000 volunteers have registered to participate in the development process so far, playing an active role in the workshops and surveys that have been pivotal to the creation of the pilot exam announced on October 26.
The program has now reached another important milestone. Applications to participate in the AI Security Certification Pilot Exam have closed, with more than 3,000 volunteer candidates to be selected for the pilot program based on professional experience and proximity to Pearson Professional Center locations.
Those selected will be notified later this month and will be able to take the pilot examination from mid-December through to the January 24, 2027 deadline. The pilot represents another important stage in the development process, enabling ISC2 to progress toward a robust certification that reflects the knowledge and competencies required of professionals working at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI.
Another Opportunity to Help Shape the Certification
While applications for the pilot exam have now closed, the opportunity to contribute is far from over.
ISC2 is seeking volunteers to participate in a standard-setting workshop in 2027. The workshop will be an important part of the examination development process, helping determine the passing criteria for the new certification.
The standard-setting activities will take place as a two-and-a-half-day workshop during 2027. For cybersecurity professionals with relevant knowledge and experience, this represents another opportunity to contribute directly to the development of the certification and help establish a meaningful standard for demonstrating competence in AI security.
Participation throughout the development program is essential. Bringing together professionals with different experiences and perspectives helps ensure the certification is informed by the people confronting evolving AI security challenges in practice.
Explore the Exam Domains and Prepare for What Comes Next
Progress on the certification also means the cybersecurity community can now see more of what the examination will cover. The AI Security Pilot Exam Outline and Exam Domains and Weights are now available, alongside the AI Security Pilot Exam Suggested References.
With more than 12,000 people already raising their hands to contribute, the development program is being supported by an exceptional body of professional expertise.
Now, as the certification moves into its next stages, standard setting offers another opportunity to get involved and help define what competence in AI security should look like.
