ISC2, the world’s leading cybersecurity professionals’ nonprofit, has recently announced the launch of the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP) Self-Paced Training. This training is designed to provide a personalized, adaptive learning experience to guide participants based on their individual needs, prior knowledge, learning speed, and confidence levels. The CSSLP certification indicates advanced skills in authentication, authorization, and auditing throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
The increasing number of software supply chain attacks has led governments around the world to respond with more regulation and requirements for application developers. This, in turn, has created more career growth opportunities for cybersecurity professionals and software developers. The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has published guidelines in collaboration with 17 U.S. and international partners on “Secure by Design” products. As a result of this, ISC2 expects regulation on secure software development to significantly impact the software development process in the coming years, in addition to the growing demand in the market.
According to a recent Gartner report, SDLC attacks have affected 61% of U.S. businesses from April 2022-2023. The ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study reported that 26% of respondents indicated a skills gap at their organizations in application security, and 23% anticipate application security skills to be most in-demand for security professionals looking to advance their careers.
CEO Clar Rosso, CC of ISC2, stated, “This is an opportunity for ISC2 members – and other professionals – to increase their skills and demonstrate their expertise in secure technology development and lifecycle management. As the market, including regulators, increasingly demand that technology be ‘secure by design’ and concerns about the safety of the AI ecosystem increase, the CSSLP supports security pros and developers in building in-demand skills. Plus, our adaptive training format focuses professionals’ time in the areas where they need it most.”
The CSSLP Self-Paced Training utilizes AI-based technology to deliver adaptive, personalized, non-linear learning tailored to individual learners’ needs, which will depend on their level of understanding, interest, and motivation. For further details on CSSLP Self-Paced Training, visit https://www.isc2.org/training/csslp-training.
ISC2, as the world’s leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, aims to create a safe and secure cyber world. Their certifications, such as the CISSP®, enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities at every career stage. The organization also strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Their charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educate those most vulnerable. ISC2.org provides a platform for professionals to learn more and get involved.