About (ISC)²

About (ISC)²

Headquartered in the United States and with offices in London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, (ISC)² is the global, not-for-profit leader in educating and certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. We are recognized for Gold Standard certifications and world class education programs.

We provide vendor-neutral education products, career services, and Gold Standard credentials to professionals in more than 135 countries. We take pride in our reputation built on trust, integrity, and professionalism. And we’re proud of our membership – an elite network of nearly 60,000 certified industry professionals worldwide.

Our Mission
We aim to make the cyber world a safe place through the elevation of information security to the public domain and through the support and development of information security professionals around the world.

The (ISC)² CBK^®
(ISC)² develops and maintains the (ISC)² CBK, a compendium of information security topics. The CBK is a critical body of knowledge that defines global industry standards, serving as a common framework of terms and principles that our credentials are based upon and allows professionals worldwide to discuss, debate, and resolve matters pertaining to the field. Subject matter experts continually review and update the CBK.

Certification Programs
Universally recognized as the Gold Standard in information security certifications, our credentials are essential to both individuals and employers for the seamless safety and protection of information assets and infrastructures.

	Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®)
	Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®)
	Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLPCM)
	Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®)and related concentrations:
	Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (CISSP-ISSAP®)
	Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (CISSP-ISSEP®)
	Information Systems Security Management Professional (CISSP-ISSMP®)

Our Value
ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard Requirements
(ISC)² was the first information security certifying body to meet the requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for personnel certification. To date, the SSCP, CAP, and CISSP plus concentrations have been accredited against this standard, making (ISC)² credentials a must-have among professionals and employers alike.

Code of Ethics
To safeguard the professionalism of the information security industry and the integrity and longevity of our credentials, we require all our members and candidates to subscribe to the (ISC)² Code of Ethics. All information security professionals who are certified by (ISC)² recognize that certification is a privilege that must be both earned and maintained.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
All (ISC)² credential holders must earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits throughout the life of their certification. This ensures our members are continually adding to their depth of knowledge in the field and keeping current with all new developments. CPE credits can be earned in a variety of ways, including (ISC)²’s own events, as well as industry events, conferences, volunteering, and mentoring… just to name a few.

Contact Information.
www.isc2.org
2494 Bayshore Boulevard Suite 201
Dunedin, Florida 34698 USA

Ph      : +1.888.333.4458
            +1.727.738.8657
Fax     : +1.727.738.8522
E-mail : service@isc2.org