ISC2 AI Certificate Enhances Cybersecurity Skills
In a significant move to address the escalating demand for artificial intelligence (AI) expertise within the cybersecurity domain, ISC2, the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, has launched its new AI Security Certificate. This program is specifically designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the critical skills needed to responsibly, ethically, and securely integrate AI into their organizational strategies. The certificate, costing approximately $640, also provides 16 continuing education credits, underscoring its value for ongoing professional development.
The introduction of the ISC2 Building AI Strategy Certificate comes at a crucial time when AI is rapidly reshaping the threat landscape and presenting both opportunities and challenges for cybersecurity teams. Recent ISC2 research highlights a substantial skills gap, with over one-third of surveyed cybersecurity professionals identifying AI as the biggest skills shortfall within their teams. Furthermore, respondents believe that AI and automation will have the most significant impact on their ability to secure their organizations. Despite these concerns, there is considerable optimism, with 66% of study participants viewing AI as a significant career growth opportunity. The certificate aims to empower professionals, including those holding certifications like the CISSP, to become leaders in an AI-centric workplace.
The comprehensive program consists of six on-demand courses, totaling 16 hours of learning, focusing on various aspects of AI security. These courses are:
Foundations of AI: Provides a foundational understanding of AI definitions, key concepts, and its applications in cybersecurity.
AI for Cybersecurity: Explores the evolving implications of both traditional and AI-specific security approaches for AI attacks, mitigation, and threat tools, helping professionals recognize AI’s potential in cybersecurity.
AI Security: Managing Overconfidence: Focuses on the effective integration of artificial intelligence into security operations and the importance of human oversight in AI-driven decisions.
Planning for Secure by Design AI: Develops a strategy-focused perspective on secure AI implementation, integrating traditional cybersecurity principles with AI governance frameworks.
Aligning with Global AI Regulations: Reviews the complexities of aligning AI security frameworks with broader security principles and understanding AI governance standards and compliance.
The Evolving Cybersecurity Workforce: Explores leadership considerations and strategies for adapting to the growing influence of AI on the cybersecurity workforce and how AI is reshaping job roles.
This certificate is ideal for cybersecurity professionals at any level, including risk management and compliance specialists, and IT professionals involved in deploying AI-powered tools. While no prerequisite AI expertise is required, a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles, roles, and best practices is recommended.
The on-demand nature of the courses offers flexibility, allowing learners to complete the material at their own pace, though each course must be completed within 60 days of purchase. ISC2 members also receive a 20% discount on the course prices. Upon successful completion of all six courses, participants earn the certificate and 16 continuing professional education (CPE) credits, which are valuable for maintaining other ISC2 certifications like the CISSP.
The ISC2 AI Security Certificate represents a crucial step for cybersecurity professionals to enhance their expertise and remain at the forefront of industry developments. It not only addresses a significant skills gap but also provides a pathway for individuals to lead secure AI adoption within their organizations, contributing to a safer and more secure cyber world.