Demand for 'Secure by Design' Product Growing, Creating Opportunity for Software Security Specialization

PRESS RELEASE. Alexandria, Va., February 15, 2024 - ISC2 - the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals - today announced the launch of Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional Self-Paced Training designed with a personalized, adaptative learning experience to guide the participants along pathways tailored to their individual needs based on prior knowledge, learning speed and confidence levels.
The CSSLP certification signifies advanced skills in authentication, authorization, and auditing throughout the software development lifecycle.
As the number of software supply chain attacks continues to rise, governments around the world are responding with increasing regulation and requirements for application developers, requiring more expertise in secure software development, creating more career growth opportunities for cyber pros and software developers.
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 through new jobs and promotions.
The CSSLP Self-Paced training utilizes AI-based technology to deliver adaptive, personalized, non-linear learning which is tailored to individual learners' needs.
Each learner has a unique journey through content and is assessed in the flow of learning.
The amount and type of content a learner engages with will depend on their level of understanding, interest, and motivation.
The learner can rely on technology to lead their learning journey, or they can take control and select what topics or domains to focus on and when.
ISC2 is the world's leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.
Our more than 600,000 members, candidates and associates around the globe are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live.
Our award-winning certifications - including cybersecurity's premier certification, the CISSP® - enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers.
ISC2 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.
Our charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educate those most vulnerable.


This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Thu, 15 Feb 2024 22:50:24 +0000


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