Continuing education is essential for every cybersecurity professional. The CPE requirements for each of the nine ISC2 credentials are designed to reflect the need for continuous learning to keep up with ever-evolving threats, technologies and solutions.
Along with the recently released Zero Trust Strategy certificate and zero trust courses, ISC2 has also released three new Express Courses designed to expand your knowledge on a few key topics. All three of the new Express Courses are foundational and available online and on-demand. These courses are priced at $19 for ISC2 members and associates, or $23 for non-members. Each Express Course is worth between .5-1 CPE credit.
Express Course: Translating Cyber Risk into Business Language for Effective Leadership
This Express Course is ideal for cyber professionals who are communicating with organizational leadership – whether that is a board of directors or other executives. A good cybersecurity leader needs to communicate the issues that their team or department is facing and have that be understood by a group that may be less familiar with the jargon of cyber. A CISO needs to speak the language of business, so this quick learning opportunity will help you understand how to demonstrate financial literacy and business acumen, communicate and collaborate effectively and manage risks with a forward-thinking approach to risk management.
Express Course: Navigating Cybersecurity Frameworks
Cybersecurity frameworks are vital tools for maintaining your organization’s security posture. Understanding which framework(s) are relevant to your organization and how to implement any corresponding regulation into your team’s function is paramount. This new Express Course is designed to introduce several prominent frameworks – NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, COBIT and CIS Controls – as well as the factors that determine how they apply to different organizations and situations. If GRC is something you’re responsible for, or an area you want to learn more about, this is a must.
Express Course: CNI and OT Standards
Protecting Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is an increasingly important responsibility for many cybersecurity professionals. This Express Course defines CNI and Operational Technology (OT), as well as their security-related concerns. You’ll also identify prominent standards, regulations and frameworks as well as review strategies and solutions for common CNI and OT concerns. This learning opportunity is another strong piece of the GRC puzzle.