MAKE 2025 YOUR TIME FOR CERTIFICATION

Commit to Your Future

Start the new year with the direction and purpose that will guide you to long-term success in your cybersecurity career.

Now is the time to set meaningful goals and seize new opportunities. ISC2 certifications are cybersecurity’s most widely recognized and sought-after achievements, valued by professionals and employers worldwide. No matter where you are in your career, ISC2 certification and membership is a proven way to help realize your goals.

You can do it. Follow these four steps to certification success.*

Commit. Plan. Succeed. Thrive.

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1. Commit to a Date

First, schedule your exam. By establishing a deadline, you create a clear timeline. And with your exam date on the calendar, you’re primed to stay motivated.

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2. Create a Study Plan

Use the exam outline to become familiar with the topics you’ll be tested on. Work back from your test date and block out time every day to prepare.

ISC2 offers flexible exam prep, including Online Self-Paced, Online Bootcamp and Classroom-Based Training. Choose the option that works best for your schedule and learning style.

3. Succeed on Exam Day

Get acquainted with the exam process. Review exam policies and procedures before the big day to avoid unexpected issues at the last minute.

4. Thrive as an ISC2 Member

After passing your exam, completing your certification application and paying your first AMF, you’ll be officially certified and a member of ISC2.

Certification isn’t the end of your journey, it’s a window to your future. ISC2 members and associates advance their careers with continuing professional education, peer-to-peer networking and opportunities to contribute to our vision of inspiring a safe and secure cyber world.

ISC2 Member Spotlight: Meet Dan Houser, Proud ISC2 Member

*Note: This action plan is intended to help motivate you on your ISC2 certification journey. You are not required to follow these steps exactly. See official ISC2 exam policies and procedures.

“The two main advantages of membership are (1) access to online seminars in which experts provide regular commentary on trends in cybersecurity and threats, and (2) opportunities to consult with right persons in my own cybersecurity research area through the expert network. Since my research often deals with new topics, it is very valuable to be able to exchange views with a wide range of global experts from various perspectives. I hope to continue to provide higher quality data points as a cybersecurity researcher through this network.”

Hiromi Aiko, ISC2 Member, CISSP

“The CISSP provided comprehensive coverage of the field, from governance, risk, and compliance to application security, vulnerability management, and business continuity. It was an incredibly extensive program and exactly what I needed to enhance my knowledge and expertise. I also felt it gave the credibility in the industry of my overall knowledge. It certainly has opened career opportunities for me.”

Nicole Neil, ISC2 Member, CISSP

“Firstly, each certification, such as the SSCP, CCSP and CISSP, has validated my technical knowledge and expertise. Secondly, these certifications have demonstrated my management capabilities within the cybersecurity industry. Finally, I am driven by a desire to stay up to date with the latest industry standards, best practices, and relevant frameworks, ensuring I maintain a high level of competence and provide the best possible service to our customers and partners.”

Christopher Mosby, ISC2 Member, CC, CISSP, CCSP, SSCP

"ISC2 has very rich resources. It provides the latest and best information security-related education and training content and the best credibility certification qualifications. It is definitely the best choice for those who want to enter this field.”

Francis Hsu, ISC2 Member, SSCP, CC

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“Earning my CISSP certification resulted in greater recognition within the cybersecurity industry. It elevated my opportunities for a quicker promotion and a more advanced cybersecurity role. Now I’m part of an organization that’s known as the industry leader.”

James McQuiggan, ISC2 member, CISSP

“I’ve renewed my ISC2 membership for many years because it provides valuable recognition for recruitment and signifies expertise in the cybersecurity industry.”

Craig Knox, ISC2 Member, CISSP, CSSLP

“Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) has been instrumental in launching my career and taking it to the next level. I’m excited to renew my certification. ISC2 is among the most widely respected organizations in the field, and membership has been a valuable networking tool. I've met cyber professionals who’ve helped me on my journey, and I’ve returned the favor by helping others.”