Technical Advisory Panel

The Technical Advisory Panel discovers, selects, organizes, and shares valuable and relevant Cybersecurity content in the creation of a Unified Body of Knowledge (UBK). Technical Advisory Panel members work with ISC2’s bodies of knowledge to create a single corpus free of duplication, confliction, and redundancy, while ensuring content remains relevant and accurately sourced.

Purpose

Reviews the ISC2 bodies of knowledge, recommending content updates. Contributions ensure that ISC2 maintains a single corpus of knowledge free of duplication, confliction, and redundancy.

Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive inventory of existing content and knowledge sources.
Evaluate the quality, relevance, and accuracy of the existing content. Identify outdated or redundant materials and assess gaps in knowledge.
Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and content creators to generate new knowledge content and update existing materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Implement a robust metadata system and tagging mechanism to enhance searchability and discoverability of knowledge assets.
Commit to providing prompt reviews and meeting established deadlines to maintain efficient publication processes.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding the content being reviewed.
Foster a collaborative and constructive environment among SMEs.

ISC2 Membership Requirement

Yes

Skills Required

Regions and knowledge of ISC2’s key global markets (e.g., U.S., Canada, UK, Germany, Japan).
Must hold the CISSP certification and be a member in good standing.
Cybersecurity expert with a passion for writing and research.
Firm understanding of business-level English. This requires the ability to read, write, and speak in meetings on technical topics with other SMEs exclusively in English.
Passion for advancing the global cyber security profession through learning and development.
Commitment to upholding ethical and editorial standards.
Time.

Training

Some training may be required.

Time Requirement

Bi-weekly 1-hour status meetings.
Tasks are self-driven. Time needed to complete tasks may differ from one individual to another

Travel Requirement

No travel is required.

Start/End Date

Ongoing

CPE Credit(s)

5 CPEs weekly. A total of 20 CPEs for the duration of the project.

CPE Submission Process

ISC2 will submit CPE credits on behalf of the volunteer.

Benefits

Earn CPE credits.
Add volunteer experience to your resume/CV.
Able to volunteer from home.

Reference Materials

Provided as needed per project.

Contact

UBK_Project@isc2.org