PRESS RELEASE. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - ISC2 - the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals - announced a partnership with IBM to launch the IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist Professional Certificate.
The new entry-level program, available exclusively via the Coursera platform, is designed to prepare prospective cybersecurity professionals for a career in the field.
By completing a joint 12-course series, incorporating the domains from ISC2's Certified in Cybersecurity certification training, candidates with no previous experience can obtain the in-demand skills and hands-on experience required for a cybersecurity specialist role in four months.
As the provider of the industry's most widely recognized and sought-after achievements, ISC2 was selected by IBM to support the creation of a professional certificate that demonstrates foundational cybersecurity expertise.
Offered as part of IBM's portfolio of more than 200 online technology degrees and certificates on Coursera, the beginner-level certificate utilizes course content from ISC2's CC certification training, which has received more than 360,000 enrollments globally.
The new certificate covers the five CC domains, including security principles, incident response, business continuity and disaster recovery, access controls concepts, network security and security operations.
By earning the certificate from IBM and ISC2, candidates will have built a strong foundation for completing ISC2's CC certification.
Upon joining as an ISC2 Candidate, individuals will receive free access to the CC exam to further support their journey into cybersecurity.
Participants will also benefit from an IBM Digital Badge, a portfolio of projects to leverage for interviews and access to resources to help individuals launch their careers.
The demand for cybersecurity practitioners has never been greater.
The program combines the technical expertise of IBM with ISC2's cybersecurity specializations to offer the practical skills and knowledge that organizations are seeking in cybersecurity specialists.
ISC2 offers several courses via Coursera and its global network of partners.
Through partnering with trusted training providers around the world, ISC2 ensures cybersecurity professionals at all stages of their careers have convenient access to the most relevant, up-to-date course content developed by ISC2.
ISC2 is the world's leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.
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.
Thousands of government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely.
IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients.
All of this is backed by IBM's long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
This Cyber News was published on www.darkreading.com. Publication date: Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:25:08 +0000