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Further your career and protect your organization with help from a leading, one-stop source for cybersecurity education, training, and credentialing programs—for every step up in your career path.

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Beginning of journey

Dip your digital toes into cybersecurity training with comprehensive programs that introduce you to the basics of cyber threats.

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Practitioner Level

Deepen your understanding and be recognized among the world’s most qualified cybersecurity professionals.

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Management Level

Position yourself as a thought leader by digesting resources that expand your knowledge of the cybersecurity landscape.

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Decision-Maker Level

Think globally in your organization with training that helps you understand the most impactful risks to your enterprise.

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State of Cybersecurity 2024

ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2024 report includes results from a global survey of more than 1800 cybersecurity professionals. Discover what cybersecurity professionals say about skills and staffing and find resources to help you understand the current conditions within the cybersecurity world.

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

With ISACA's Cybersecurity Fundamentals training, rising IT professionals can gain insight into the principles of data and technologies that frame and define cybersecurity, its language and the integral role of cybersecurity professionals in protecting enterprise data and infrastructure. Discover how the program's hybrid knowledge and hand-on learning delivers practical guidance for those beginning their cybersecurity journey.

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Cybersecurity Enterprise Solutions

Cybersecurity is high stakes from Wall Street to the C-Suite. With ISACA’s CMMI® Cybermaturity Platform, you can learn how to mitigate enterprise cyber threats with our risk-based approach. Use our globally accepted industry standards to strategically measure, assess and report on the capabilities of your cyber controls. And confidently lead initiatives that build resilience against the kinds of attacks targeting your organization.

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Essential cybersecurity insights and resources

Patrick Barnett
Blog Post

What Type of Person Will Make a Good Cybersecurity Professional?

Beyond their technical know-how, effective cybersecurity professionals tend to have a range of other characteristics, such as adaptability, integrity and curiosity.

29 October 2024
Jenai Marinkovic
Blog Post

The Hidden Culture Crisis and Human Burden Undermining Cybersecurity Resilience

The cybersecurity industry is facing a growing internal crisis that is not rooted in technology or external threats but in the culture underpinning our current workforce.

1 October 2024
Yuman Chau
Security Article

From Hollywood to Hacking: Understanding Deepfake Scams

Deepfake scams have become a pervasive threat in the digital age. They use artificial intelligence (AI) to create convincing yet entirely fabricated videos and audio recordings. Deepfake scams have the potential to damage reputations, spread false information, and even manipulate financial markets.

18 September 2024
Chris McGowan
Security Article

Centralized Services and Their Impact on Business Continuity

As organizations grow more reliant on major providers, business continuity and preventing, mitigating, and recovering from disruptions to resume operations become even more critical.

17 September 2024
chris dimitriadis
Blog Post

NIS2 Directive: Strengthening Public Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Across Europe

The European Union’s NIS2 Directive will align key cybersecurity practices throughout the EU, increasing member-states' ability to prevent cyber incidents and lessen their impact.

26 August 2024
Brian Vasquez
Blog Post

Navigating the Modern CISO Landscape: Practical Strategies for Cybersecurity Success

Focusing on robust communication, keeping current with the regulatory landscape and aligning with key business objectives are among the approaches that can set modern CISOs up for success.

1 August 2024
CCOA Beta Program Equips Cybersecurity Professionals for Early-Career Success
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CCOA Beta Program Equips Cybersecurity Professionals for Early-Career Success

ISACA's new Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) credential prepares early-career cybersecurity professionals for a range of in-demand roles in the field.

28 June 2024
Alex Holden
Blog Post

Security Professionals Face Big Challenge in Evolving Ransomware Landscape

The shifting ransomware landscape places responsibility on security professionals to keep pace with new attack types and trends that are especially targeting vulnerable industries.

17 June 2024
Prabin Litto
Security Article

Cloud Security Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Addressing the specific security concerns inherent in cloud computing within the pharmaceutical industry is pivotal for safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance.

14 June 2024
Patrick Barnett
Security Article

Understanding Sandworm, a State-Sponsored Threat Group

The Russian state-sponsored threat group Sandworm, operated by military cyberwarfare unit 74455, is one of the most formidable global cyberthreat collectives in recent memory.

31 May 2024
Password Hygiene: The Present and Future State
Blog Post

Password Hygiene: The Present and Future State

Best practices for password hygiene remain fluid as many professionals eye a future where passwords will no longer be a fixture on the security landscape

30 May 2024
Five Key Takeaways from the 2024 RSA Conference
Blog Post

Five Key Takeaways from the 2024 RSA Conference

The growing influence of artificial intelligence on the security landscape was top of mind for many presenters and attendees at the recent 2024 RSA Conference.

28 May 2024
Ivan Mans
Security Article

SAP Security Maturity: A Crash Course

Every journey to establish SAP security should begin with IT personnel identifying control weaknesses by bringing all stakeholders—security, audit, and compliance teams—into the fold.

9 May 2024
Mathieu Gorge
Security Article

Navigating the Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom

The 5 Pillars of Security Framework offers a straightforward and business-friendly methodology for addressing cybersecurity challenges.

29 April 2024
Daniel Liebau, Affiliate Faculty Member Singapore Management University and Roland Schwinn, Adviser
Blog Post

Vanity Gone Rogue: The Rise of Exploits Targeting Custom Blockchain Addresses

The Vanity Address Attack is an under-the-radar automation capable of confusing blockchain users and opening the door to digital fraud.

19 April 2024
Exploring the Cyber Commander’s Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity Governance
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Exploring the Cyber Commander’s Role in Enhancing Cybersecurity Governance

The ISACA China Hong Kong Chapter contributed to a panel discussion with a focus on the potential impact of cyber commanders in the security governance ecosystem.

27 March 2024
Isaac Kohen
Security Article

Five Steps to Secure an Enterprise Against Insider Threats

An organization’s employees are one of its most valuable assets and its most vulnerable cyberattack surface.

26 March 2024
Aparna Agarwal
Security Article

The Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats and How to Defend Against Them

It is imperative to examine the top cyberthreats faced by enterprises today and consider what preventive measures can be taken to safeguard digital assets and privacy.

27 February 2024
Pablo Ballarin Usieto
Blog Post

Fallout from Viamedis, Almerys Attack Does Not End with the Data Leak

A major breach in France reinforces the need for sharpened security practices and the overarching imperative to drive toward strengthening digital trust.

26 February 2024
Ravikumar Ramachandran
Blog Post

Evolving Threats to Cloud Computing Infrastructure and Suggested Countermeasures

Cloud misconfigurations and insecure APIs are among the major threats to cloud computing infrastructure that need to be remediated.

16 April 2024
Guy Propper
Security Article

Navigating the Shifting Ransomware Landscape

Over the years, ransomware attacks have increasingly grown more common, costly and consequential, making it critical that organizations understand the latest threats and implement solutions to keep their (and their customers’) data secure—and their operations thriving.

13 February 2024
Ramona Ratiu
Blog Post

Securing the Future: Enhancing Cybersecurity in 2024 and Beyond

Prioritizing comprehensive cybersecurity strategy in support of overarching enterprise goals can position enterprises for success, even amid challenging threat and regulatory environments.

12 February 2024
Arun Mamgai
Security Article

How CISOs Can Take Advantage of the Balanced Scorecard Method

Enterprises require a balanced scorecard-based tool to proactively safeguard their assets from unforeseen threats.

2 February 2024
Jay Hira
Blog Post

Global Experts Weigh in On Australia’s ‘Six Cyber Shields’ – Sharing Insights on Achieving a Safe Digital World

Global cybersecurity practitioners share their perspectives on Australia's new cyber shields strategy to provide more robust protection of digital assets in the coming years.

31 January 2024
Valerie Lyons
Blog Post

The Top 10 Things Every Cybersecurity Professional Needs to Know About Privacy

As the intersection between cybersecurity and privacy increases, security professionals can benefit from gaining a solid understanding of core privacy terminology and privacy principles.

22 January 2024
Fouad Mulla
Security Article

Building Cybersecurity Resilience With the Power of Habit

In the digital age, cybersecurity is paramount for every organization, yet building a strong cybersecurity culture remains a challenge.

9 January 2024
Carol Lee
Blog Post

The Intersection of Change Management and Cybersecurity: A Paradigm Shift in Protection

Given its focus on human behavior in an organizational change context, change management can lead to a fresh and valuable perspective on cybersecurity

2 January 2024
Patrick Barnett
Security Article

Countermeasures to Protect Against TA505 (CL0P Ransomware)

TA505 has emerged as one of the most sophisticated and prolific threat groups of 2023. Organizations can protect themselves by implementing countermeasures intended to mitigate risk.

2 January 2024
Brian Levine
Blog Post

Protecting Your Organization from Cybersquatting

Registering and trademarking your internet domain, and monitoring for registrations with confusingly similar domain names, are among the ways organizations can protect themselves from cybersquatting.

19 December 2023
Sadiq Nasir
Security Article

Rethinking Cybersecurity Training to Build a Resilient Workforce

There is much to be gained by exploring various approaches to ensuring benefits realization for any cybersecurity training program.

12 December 2023
James Allman-Talbot
Security Article

The Grim Reality of a Cyberattack: From Probability to Certainty

The outlook is grim for organizations that wish to keep their data secure. It is necessary to understand practical methods for reducing the impact of suffering from an attack.

5 December 2023
Ramona Ratiu
Blog Post

The Essentiality of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses: Applying Zero Trust Principles

Applying zero trust principles can be every bit as essential for smaller businesses to protect themselves as for large enterprises.

5 December 2023
Naomi buckwalter
Blog Post

The Benefits of Hiring Entry-level Cybersecurity Professionals

Many organizations are reluctant to hire relatively inexperienced people for cybersecurity roles but that approach is often misguided, according to recent ISACA Ask Me Anything expert Naomi Buckwalter.

29 November 2023
Physical Penetration Testing: The Most Overlooked Aspect of Security
White Paper

Physical Penetration Testing

This white paper provides an overview of physical penetration testing and addresses the challenges associated with its implementation.
Sunil Arora
Security Article

From Chaos to Confidence: The Indispensable Role of Security Architecture

Similar to a high-rise building, a cybersecurity defense needs a solid foundation to avoid putting long-term stability at risk.

7 November 2023
Scott Fogarty
Blog Post

Cyber Advisors, Security Services Providers Can Use Zero-Sum Game Theory Framework to Benefit Clients

The zero-sum game theory is worth considering for organizations, who should rethink the costs they face relative to the cybercriminals that often inflict damage without taking on any real risk.

3 November 2023
Jack Freund
Security Article

What Is Considered a Material Cyberrisk Under the New US SEC Rules?

The cyberevent disclosure rules introduced by the US SEC in July 2023 have sparked a wave of concern among cybersecurity professionals and BoDs.

2 November 2023
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