ISACA releases new portfolio of Cybersecurity Certifications

ISACA has introduced a portfolio of new cybersecurity certifications that are the first to combine skills-based training with performance-based exams and certifications. The seven new Cybersecurity Nexus (CSX) certifications help professionals build and evolve their careers in a constantly-changing field and help close the skills gap for employers.

Through CSX, a single resource for knowledge, tools, guidance and training at every stage in a professional’s career, ISACA is helping build a global cybersecurity workforce trained to combat advanced cyber threats and is providing a way for organizations to be confident that they are identifying and hiring employees with the right skills.

CSX training and certifications are now being offered for skill levels and specialties throughout a professional’s career. ISACA already offers the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation for those at the management level, and the Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate for those new to the field. Training is not required prior to taking an exam, but is recommended.

The new certifications are:

* CSX Practitioner – Demonstrates ability to serve as a first responder to a cybersecurity incident following established procedures and defined processes. (1 certification, 3 training courses; prerequisitefor CSX Specialist)

* CSX Specialist – Demonstrates effective skills and deep knowledge in one or more of the five areas based closely on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Detect, Protect, Respond and Recover. (5 certifications, 5 training courses; requires CSX Practitioner)

* CSX Expert – Demonstrates ability of a master/expert-level cybersecurity professional who can identify, analyze, respond to, and mitigate complex cybersecurity incidents. (1 certification, 1 training course; no prerequisites required)... See more