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STEP UP AND STAND OUT

Commit to Your Future

Move forward on your path to professional security.

In today’s evolving cyber landscape, where new threats emerge daily and uncertainty is the only constant, expertise is your best defense.

ISC2 certifications are cybersecurity’s most widely recognized and sought-after achievements, valued by professionals and employers worldwide. They demonstrate you have the leading knowledge, skills and resilience to defend what matters most.

We’re here to help you step up and stand out at any stage in your career.

Follow these four steps to certification success.*

Commit. Plan. Succeed. Thrive.

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1. Commit to a Date

Schedule your exam as the first step. By establishing a deadline, you create a clear timeline. And with your exam date on the calendar, you’re primed to stay motivated.

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2. Create a Study Plan

Use the exam outline to identify the topics you’ll be tested on. Work back from your test date and block out time every day to build your knowledge.

ISC2 offers flexible exam prep, including Online Self-Paced, Online Instructor-Led and Classroom-Based Training. Choose the option that works best for your schedule and learning style.

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3. Succeed on Exam Day

Get acquainted with the exam process. Review ISC2 exam policies and procedures before the big day to avoid unexpected issues later.

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4. Thrive as an ISC2 Member

Once you pass your exam, complete your application and pay your first AMF, you’re officially certified and a member of ISC2.

But certification isn’t the end of your journey. Elevate your career with continuing professional education, peer-to-peer networking and opportunities to advance our vision of a safe and secure cyber world.

ISC2 Member Spotlight: Meet Dan Houser, Proud ISC2 Member

*Note: This action plan is intended to help motivate you on your ISC2 certification journey. You are not required to follow these steps exactly. See official ISC2 exam policies and procedures.

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) has been instrumental in launching my career and taking it to the next level. I’m excited to renew my certification. ISC2 is among the most widely respected organizations in the field, and membership has been a valuable networking tool. I've met cyber professionals who’ve helped me on my journey, and I’ve returned the favor by helping others.”

Janet G, ISC2 Member, USA

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“The openness and activities in the ISC2 community significantly contribute to my professional and personal growth. I will definitely continue to renew my membership.”

Filip Chyla, ISC2 Member, CCSP

“Earning my CISSP certification resulted in greater recognition within the cybersecurity industry. It elevated my opportunities for a quicker promotion and a more advanced cybersecurity role. Now I’m part of an organization that’s known as the industry leader.”

James McQuiggan, ISC2 member, CISSP

“I’ve renewed my ISC2 membership for many years because it provides valuable recognition for recruitment and signifies expertise in the cybersecurity industry.”

Craig Knox, ISC2 Member, CISSP, CSSLP

“Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) has been instrumental in launching my career and taking it to the next level. I’m excited to renew my certification. ISC2 is among the most widely respected organizations in the field, and membership has been a valuable networking tool. I've met cyber professionals who’ve helped me on my journey, and I’ve returned the favor by helping others.”

Janet G, ISC2 Member, USA