ISC2 Board Elections
About Board Elections
The ISC2 Board Election is conducted over the course of two weeks each year. All members in good standing as of the date specified in the yearly election notice are eligible to vote in the election.
Nominations will open soon for qualified ISC2 members to submit themselves for consideration for the new Board election.
Beginning January 26, 2026, eligible members will be able to submit an application by visiting their ISC2 Member Dashboard and selecting “Nominate Yourself for the 2027 Board of Directors Election.”
Applications will be accepted through February 25, 2026.
- January 26 – Open Call for Board Nominations open to eligible ISC2 members
- February 25 – Open Call for Board Nomination closes
- March 27-29 – Interviews to be conducted by the Nominations Committee with selected candidates
- April 13 – ISC2 will publish the Board of Directors candidates
- July 7 – Voting instructions are distributed to eligible ISC2 members
- July 14 – Board of Directors Election opens
- July 28 – Board of Directors Election closes
- August 4 – Elected candidates are announced
Q: What is the ISC2 Board of Directors election process?
A: The election process begins with the open call for nominations, during which any member in good standing of ISC2 can self-nominate to serve on the Board. The ISC2 Board of Directors Nominations Committee is responsible for this process and will evaluate and select the candidates who will be presented to the membership for the election. “In good standing” is defined as being current with all AMF and CPE requirements and having no open ethical investigations when the election process starts (January 26, 2026). Board candidates must remain in good standing through the close of the election on July 28. Associates and Candidates of ISC2 are not eligible for the Board of Directors.
The portal for self-nomination is open from January 26 to February 25, after which time the nominations committee will evaluate applications. A link to the application portal will appear in the ISC2 member dashboard of eligible members when the nominations portal is open.
Selected candidates will be interviewed virtually March 27-29. The final candidates selected for members to vote on will be announced on April 13. Further information about the campaign and election process (including the resources available to assist candidates) will be shared with final candidates after they are announced.
Member voting will be open from July 14 until July 28, when eligible members can submit electronic votes via a secure third-party system, which is then independently audited. Elections are determined by a plurality of the votes cast, with a one-member, one-vote system.
Final results will be announced at a special meeting for the members on August 4. Members may also attend this special meeting virtually or in-person and may vote then if they choose and are eligible.
Key dates for the 2024 ISC2 Board of Directors Election can be found below:
- January 26 – Open Call for Board Nominations open to eligible ISC2 members
- February 25 – Open Call for Board Nomination closes
- March 27-29 – Interviews to be conducted by the Nominations Committee with selected candidates
- April 13 – ISC2 will publish the Board of Directors candidates
- July 7 – Voting instructions are distributed to eligible ISC2 members
- July 14 – Board of Directors Election opens
- July 28 – Board of Directors Election closes
- August 4 – Elected candidates are announced
Q: How does the open call for nominations work?
A: Eligible members interested in self-nominating for consideration by the Board can visit the ISC2 Member Dashboard and click the link under “Nominate Yourself for the 2027 Board of Directors Election.” It will appear in the dashboard when the nominations portal is open on January 26. As a reminder, associates and candidates of ISC2 are not eligible for the Board of Directors.
Register for the Election and Open Call Process webinar, which will be held on January 20, to learn what the nominations committee and Board look for in director candidates. In the meantime, feel free to reference the 2025 webinar here.
When the call for nominations closes, all completed nominations will be provided to the nominations committee for review and scoring. Virtual interviews will be conducted by the Nominations Committee with selected candidates. By the beginning of April, the committee will put its recommendations for nominees to the entire Board of Directors, and if approved, then be put forward for members to vote on.
All members who participate in the call for nominations but are not selected will be notified before the slate is announced. Board participation is not just an essential part of our corporate governance but also an important professional development and learning opportunity for many members.
Q: Who is eligible to vote in the Board election?
A: ISC2 members in good standing as of January 26 and who remain in good standing through the start date of the election can participate in the Board of Directors election process. Candidates, associates, and fellows of ISC2 are not eligible to vote.
Q: What does the Board look for in candidates?
A: ISC2 wants the cybersecurity profession to closely represent the global environment in which it operates. As such, we welcome candidates for the Board from all regions of the world as we support diversity and inclusion.
The Board seeks versatile candidates with the following attributes:
- Prior professional experience (not limited to the cybersecurity field) as detailed in the Board of Directors job description
- Prior experience serving on a corporate Board of Directors is strongly desired.
- Business, corporate governance, and strategic planning experience
- International business experience
- Contributions made to ISC2
Q: What are the expectations of Board Directors?
A: Board Directors must:
- Be prepared for and attend four or more in-person board meetings, additional periodic teleconferences, and committee meetings. Board Directors typically devote between 300 and 500 hours per year to Board activities, including meetings, travel and preparation.
- Have a commitment from his or her employer to support the time off from work required to support this commitment.
- Be fully engaged, present and available during virtual and in-person meetings and not distracted by other work demands.
- Be diplomatic and interact with honesty, sensitivity, and tolerance of differing views,
- Exhibit the ability to collaborate as a member of a team
- Be friendly, responsive, and patient in dealings with fellow Board members and ISC2 staff
- Promote the agreed collective Board opinion in lieu of their own personal views
Additional information can be found in the Board Director job description.
Q: Can ISC2 members nominate others for the Board election?
A: No. Following the update to the nomination process in 2022, ISC2 members may only nominate themselves for consideration for the Board. If you know a member you think should serve, please direct them to the link in the member portal.
Q: Who should I contact if I have other questions about the Board election?
A: Please reach out to election@isc2.org.