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Can you trust what you see and hear? That question was at the center of several conversations shaping the cybersecurity profession this month, from AI-enabled social engineering and deepfakes to the growing security implications of advanced AI and quantum computing. In the latest edition of ISC2 Up2Date, we look back at key insights from Security Congress 2026, explore the pilot exam outline for the forthcoming ISC2 AI Security Certification and recap the resources and conversations from Cybersecurity Awareness Month. You'll also find perspectives from speakers including Chris Voss, Kemba Walden, Dr. Jessica Barker and Freakyclown on leadership, negotiation, AI risk and the human skills that remain essential in an AI-driven world:

The cybersecurity profession is helping shape the future of AI security education. More than 3,000 volunteers will be selected to participate in the pilot exam for ISC2's new AI security certification, giving cybersecurity professionals an opportunity to contribute directly to the development and validation of this credential. The interest form closes Nov. 4. Hear from some of the industry experts who have already joined the effort and learn why they believe AI security knowledge and skills are becoming increasingly important across the profession. If you're interested in participating in the pilot, now is the time to raise your hand. 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gjj4teNj

As Security Congress comes to a close, we're taking a look back at the conversations, insights and trends that made this year's event memorable! Join Kaity Pursino and Chris Green for a special Congress wrap-up as they discuss their key takeaways and the moments that stood out most throughout the week.

Join us live from the floor Security Congress 2026 as we bring live updates from Day 2! Our host, Kaity Pursino will be doing a brief livestream along with Stacy Mantzaris, Sr. Director of Professional Development. We'll be talking about certification training and continuing education and how the ISC2 team builds those courses. Whether you're live with us on-site in Denver, attending remotely, or weren’t able to make it this year, this is your opportunity to stay connected to the conversations shaping the cybersecurity profession.

AI security is becoming a defined professional practice. What will cybersecurity professionals need to know? The ISC2 AI Security Certification pilot exam outline offers a first look. It maps the knowledge, skills and abilities across six domains, spanning AI security fundamentals, governance and risk, data and model security, secure architecture, operations and incident response, and AI threats and testing. The scope reflects an important reality: Securing AI goes well beyond protecting a model. It requires cybersecurity professionals to connect technical safeguards with governance, privacy, operational resilience and risk throughout the AI lifecycle. Explore the pilot exam outline and get a closer look at the AI security skills shaping the profession: https://ow.ly/Z9Sv5100OxE

Start your day with live updates from the floor of ISC2 Security Congress 2026! Join Kaity Pursino for a brief morning livestream following the opening kickoff and keynote. We’ll talk about the Standards & Practice group at ISC2 and what they’ve been developing to support ISC2 members and the broader cybersecurity workforce. Whether you're live with us on-site in Denver, attending remotely, or weren’t able to make it this year, this is your opportunity to stay connected to the conversations shaping the cybersecurity profession.

AI is changing how work gets done across cybersecurity. The question is no longer whether AI will influence the profession. It’s how we prepare the workforce for what comes next. This week’s Up2Date highlights the launch of the Cyber-AI Workforce Coalition, bringing together technology providers, employers and workforce-development organizations to help define cybersecurity workforce readiness in the AI era. You’ll also find insights from ISC2 members on building cybersecurity awareness at the moment of risk, fostering security-minded cultures, strengthening ethical judgment and making awareness a management priority, not just a training exercise. Plus, get the latest on ISC2 Security Congress 2026 and join the conversation on standing out in today’s competitive cybersecurity job market. Read the latest Up2Date👇

One of the things I appreciate most about the cybersecurity profession is that it is built by practitioners, for practitioners. CISSP has stayed the gold standard in cyber security certifications for 30+ years for many reasons, but one of the most important reasons is the that thousands of volunteers help to make sure the relevance and the rigor of CISSP is updated regularly. I want to thank the ISC2 volunteers and credential holders who helped shape the future of the CISSP exam through their contributions to the latest exam outline update. If you contributed to this update, please comment below. I’d love to recognize you and thank you personally! Effective April 15, 2027, the updated CISSP exam outline will go live. You can review it now in multiple languages: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCtKEzsq  The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, and professional standards must evolve with it. By incorporating real-world expertise from the community, we help ensure the CISSP remains a trusted reflection of the knowledge and skills cybersecurity professionals need today and in the future. Your time, experience and perspective help our profession grow stronger.