Membership Policies and Procedures
The following policies and procedures assist and guide members and Associates of ISC2 through their membership.
ISC2 is a non-profit membership organization identified as the leader in certifying individuals in cybersecurity. All ISC2 certifications are ANAB ISO/IEC 17024 accredited. ISC2 does not provide cybersecurity services, but focuses on the training, education, and certification of information and application security professionals.
These regulations have been developed to assist you in featuring the certification marks in print, multimedia, and online communications, including business cards, letterhead, advertising, presentation materials, personal promotional literature, signage, and websites. The ISC2 certification marks and badges (collectively the “Marks”) may only be used as described in this guide.
The proper usage of a Mark is important when you are communicating with your employer and current or prospective clients. When used appropriately, the Marks represent standards of excellence for information security in its respective areas.
The Marks are not equivalent to an educational degree, a professional designation, or a title. Instead, the Marks represent that you have met the standards set by ISC2, including completing the required work experience, adhering to the ISC2 Code of Ethics, and passing an examination. You are therefore entitled to use the Mark to which you have been certified, in conjunction with your name, to demonstrate this accomplishment so long as you abide by the rules outlined in these guidelines.
These rules should not be taken lightly. Since every ISC2 certification holder worked hard to achieve the right to use their Mark(s), we expect all members will want to protect their integrity. Thank you for your assistance in protecting the Marks and making ISC2 certifications the standard for information security globally.
Only those individuals that have met the specific certification requirements established by ISC2 are certified by ISC2. Those who meet these standards ("Certified") are authorized to use the appropriate Mark(s). The Marks identify those who have met the strict criteria for certification and are able to demonstrate professional judgment and abilities in information security. Use of the Mark indicates Certified’s acceptance of the terms in the agreement executed upon applying to sit for the corresponding examination. Use of the Mark must be discontinued immediately if the individual does not maintain their certification.
These rules apply to all ISC2 certification marks, registered or unregistered. Although these examples show only one certification, the rules are applicable to all ISC2 certification marks: ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP, CISSP, CCSP, CSSLP, HCISPP, CGRC, SSCP, and CC.
These rules apply to the use of the ISC2 logo.
ISC2 reserves the right to spot-check all marketing and promotional materials bearing the Marks and ISC2 logo and may periodically send out requests for samples. Misuse of the Marks and/or ISC2 logo must be corrected. Refusal to correct such misuse as directed by ISC2 could result in a revocation of the right to use the Marks and/or ISC2 logo and ISC2 taking any actions it deems necessary to ensure compliance with these guidelines.
Electronic artwork files for the Marks are available for download:
Questions related to the badge artwork should be directed to:
E-mail: membersupport@isc2.org
Mail: Attn: Member Support
ISC2, Inc.
625 N. Washington Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA, 22314
United States
For questions about these guidelines or to request permission to use a Mark or the ISC2 logo, use the following contact information:
E-mail: legal@isc2.org
Mail: Attn: Legal
ISC2, Inc.
625 N. Washington Street, Suite 400
Alexandria, VA, 22314
United States