ISC2, a leading nonprofit organization for cybersecurity professionals, has partnered with IBM to announce the launch of the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate. The program, available exclusively on the Coursera platform, is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the cybersecurity field. By completing a 12-course series, candidates with no previous experience can obtain the necessary skills and hands-on experience required for a cybersecurity specialist role in just four months.
The professional certificate, offered through IBM’s portfolio of online technology degrees and certificates on Coursera, utilizes course content from ISC2’s Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification training. By earning the certificate, candidates will have built a strong foundation for completing ISC2’s CC certification and will receive free access to the CC exam upon joining as an ISC2 Candidate.
The certificate covers the five CC domains, including security principles, incident response, business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DC), access controls concepts, network security, and security operations. Participants will also receive an IBM Digital Badge, a portfolio of projects to leverage for interviews, and access to resources to help them launch their careers in cybersecurity.
According to research, the global cyber workforce needs to grow by 73% to effectively defend organizations’ critical assets, with a projected 4 million-person gap between supply and demand in 2023. As a response to this demand, the program aims to offer the practical skills and knowledge that organizations are seeking in cybersecurity specialists.
The partnership between ISC2 and IBM is seen as a positive step in helping to close the cybersecurity workforce gap. The CEO of ISC2, Clar Rosso, notes that this partnership enables aspiring professionals to demonstrate technical proficiency and build a solid foundation of skills, helping them to kickstart their careers. Additionally, Leon Katsnelson, IBM Skills Network Director and CTO, expresses his delight in partnering with ISC2 and Coursera to empower aspiring cybersecurity professionals with the critical skills for success in this in-demand profession.
ISC2 offers several courses via Coursera and its global network of partners, ensuring that cybersecurity professionals at all stages of their careers have convenient access to the most relevant, up-to-date course content developed by ISC2.
For those interested in learning more about the ISC2 and IBM certificate or how to kickstart a career in cybersecurity, more information can be found on the Coursera platform. Additionally, partnership opportunities with ISC2 can be explored by contacting the organization directly.
In conclusion, the partnership between ISC2 and IBM, which has led to the launch of the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate, is a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals. Through this program, individuals with no previous experience can acquire the necessary skills and hands-on experience required for a career in the cybersecurity field, ultimately helping to close the cybersecurity workforce gap and create a safer and more secure cyber world.