ISC2’s Unified Body of Knowledge Project is developing a universal educational resource by and for security professionals to support the future of the profession and the greater information security community. The outcome of the project will be a growing collection of knowledge that contains cybersecurity best practices, cutting-edge approaches, evergreen knowledge, role-specific insights and thought leadership.

To successfully complete this landmark project, ISC2-certified volunteers are collaborating globally. So far, they have evaluated over 2,220 topics on cybersecurity knowledge, skills, abilities and tasks. Once complete, these will map with and beyond all of ISC2's certification schemes. Additional outstanding achievements so far include:

  • Engagement from 330+ ISC2 members representing 40+ countries
  • 4,151+ cybersecurity concepts analyzed, evaluated, and processed
  • 5,145+ CPE credit eligible volunteer hours

Unified Body of Knowledge volunteers illustrate the professional impact and elevation this volunteer opportunity has had since its inauguration. Here’s what they are saying about project involvement:

  • “As a workshop volunteer, I witnessed the convergence of brilliant minds during the (Unified Body of Knowledge) Project. The exchange of ideas and the collaborative spirit are a beacon for our industry’s future. ISC2, thank you for fostering innovation and elevating cybersecurity. Together, we are shaping a safer digital landscape.” – Leonard C. Anemene, CISSP
  • “The Unified Body of Knowledge project's objective to create an up-to-date knowledge base, consumable across a wide range of industries and around the globe is an excellent undertaking. This will equip cybersecurity professionals with current practices, techniques and skills that will enable them to serve as trusted business advisors.” – Amey Thatte, CISSP
  • “Being a Unified Body of Knowledge contributor not only helped me to give back to the community but helped me remain up to date on the topics.” – Anand Karyekar, CISSP
  • “Working and collaborating with my fellow CISSPs on the Unified Body of Knowledge Content Advisory Panel 1 Workshop has been an exceptional experience.  In addition to working on the workshop items, we had the opportunity to share industry experience, learn about each other's career journeys in different parts of the globe, and witness how the CISSP knowledge has influenced our careers, including some of us establishing thriving businesses. I am grateful for the opportunity and looking forward to the next one.”  – Samuel Rugi, CISSP

Join the Unified Body of Knowledge Project

We need your help on this journey! Interested participants can apply by registering as an ISC2 Volunteer and selecting the “Serving on the Technical Domain Advisory Panel” option listed in the “Knowledge Sharing and Content” section. More information regarding participation and progress of the project is available at https://www.isc2.org/about/Unified-Body-of-Knowledge.

To learn about other ISC2 volunteer opportunities or to become an ISC2 volunteer visit https://www.isc2.org/volunteer.