ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ

The World’s Only Cyber Aptitude & Talent Assessment

A Breakthrough Solution for Building Superior Teams

Finding the right talent and skillsets for both your short and long-term cyber strategy can be a daunting task. People may present skills that map seamlessly with your job descriptions, but will they prove to be the right fit? Discover ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ, the world’s first and only Cyber Aptitude and Talent Assessment. Through a strategic partnership between ISC2 and Haystack Solutions, this unique offering is engineered to identify and nurture cyber talent across various organizational roles, from those just embarking on their cybersecurity journey to seasoned professionals looking to refine their career path.

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ boasts 97% accuracy in predicting job performance, mapping talent to job roles, and making the right hiring decisions.

Who is the ISC2 CyberGen.IQ for?

This tool is crucial for businesses, educational institutions, government entities and consulting firms aiming to optimize their cybersecurity workforce in a landscape marked by a profound skills gap.

Business: Optimize Team Role Alignment

In the fast-evolving cyber landscape, aligning your workforce’s capabilities with organizational needs is paramount. ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ provides businesses with a detailed cognitive assessment to map the inherent strengths and aptitudes of team members, facilitating optimal role alignment and enhancing overall cybersecurity posture. With 97% accuracy in job performance prediction and talent mapping, CyberGEN.IQ is your compass in the complex cyber terrain, ensuring your team not only meets but exceeds operational expectations.

Unlock the Power of ISC2 CyberGen.IQ

14 Cognitive Assessments

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ is the only test that accurately assesses cybersecurity aptitude. The diagnostic toolkit comprises 14 assessments, giving you a complete picture of your team’s cognitive performance.

No Prior Experience Needed & Global Applicability

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ requires no technical background in cybersecurity, enabling anyone, regardless of their experience, to assess their full cybersecurity aptitude. Additionally, the tool is language-independent, facilitating global deployment and enabling organizations to assess talent across diverse teams worldwide.

Four Cognitive Dispositions

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ evaluates each individual, uncovering their innate strengths across four cognitive areas in cybersecurity, facilitating the alignment of skills with suitable roles within your organization.

Align Talent to Job Roles & Optimize Existing Workforce

Ensure cybersecurity professionals are placed in roles that maximize their potential and enhance your organization’s security. ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ allows your HR department save hundreds of hours on resume reviews, allowing them to focus on candidates with the best cognitive fit for your roles.

Close the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ is instrumental in addressing the cybersecurity skills gap through data-driven talent identification. With the global active cybersecurity workforce stagnant at 5.5 million professionals in 2024, leveraging ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ empowers organizations to identify and nurture emerging cybersecurity talent.

Eliminate Hiring Bias

Transform your hiring process by leveraging ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ. Our data-driven assessment focus on individuals' skills and cognitive abilities, rather than traditional credentials or backgrounds. Designed for maximum inclusivity, the CyberGEN.IQ assessment ensures fair access for individuals across diverse languages, cultures, and prior work experiences—creating a more equitable hiring process and enabling you to build a diverse, high-performing cybersecurity team.

Build and Advance Your Cybersecurity Team with ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ

ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ is more than just an assessment; it’s a pathway to realizing your team’s full cyber potential. For organizations looking to bolster their cybersecurity team's effectiveness or find the right cyber talent, ISC2 CyberGEN.IQ offers crucial insights for making informed decisions. With ISC2's dedication to continuous professional development and Haystack's innovative assessment technology, we're uniquely equipped to tackle the cybersecurity skills gap head-on.

Get in touch with ISC2 today to learn more about how we can help you create a culture of cybersecurity awareness, recruit and retain top cyber talent, and support the cybersecurity leaders of tomorrow.

Together, we can navigate the challenges of the digital age and secure a safer cyber future.