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Organizations Harness Benefits of Digital Trust Through New ISACA Framework

Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework and new portfolio of resources provide enterprises with the tools to grow trustworthiness and reputation, enhance impact.

ISACA partners with BIT Training to launch new UK apprenticeship programme

The partnership introduces the first apprenticeship programme integrating globally recognised cybersecurity certifications to address the UK's skills gap.

ISACA 2024 Virtual Conference Brings Region-Focused Learning to Global Business IT Professionals

ISACA announces 2024 slate of virtual and in-person learning, focused on emerging technologies at the enterprise level.

Top AI Priorities Digital Trust Pros Should Have on Their 2024 To-Do List

New ISACA expert perspectives also weigh in on privacy, cybersecurity, audit focuses for the new year.

ISACA Awards Recognize Outstanding Tech Professionals for Their Contributions

Award winners and Hall of Fame inductees will be celebrated at ISACA’s 2024 North America Conference in Phoenix.

Over Half of Privacy Pros Expecting Reduced Budgets in 2024, Sparking Concerns

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, only one-third of organizations find it easy to understand their privacy obligations, according to new ISACA research

Privacy budgets expected to decrease in 2024, new research from ISACA reveals

Ahead of Data Protection Day, just 10% of organisations are completely confident that they can ensure data privacy and comply with new privacy laws and regulations.

Auditors Can Assess and Advance Their Zero Trust Model with New ISACA Audit Program

For organizations that adopt a Zero Trust approach for their cybersecurity program—adhering to the principles of “never trust, always verify”—it is important to periodically review, test and adjust their model to ensure that all users have the least amount of access to perform their jobs in order to better protect assets and systems.

New Research Shows IT and Emerging Tech Skills Are Needed to Support Up to 10 Million Open U.S. Jobs

IT and emerging tech skills are in high demand, with more than 10 million related jobs open in the U.S., according to a new study ISACA conducted through Lightcast, a leading authority in labor market analytics.

New Study: Business and IT professionals are worried about the exploitation of generative AI by bad actors

ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, today launches new research looking at the use, risk and impact of generative AI—artificial intelligence that can create written and visual content and other media.

Physical penetration testing is often overlooked when it comes to security, despite a 28 percent increase in physical security incidents in both 2021 and 2022.

Physical penetration testing is often overlooked when it comes to security, despite a 28 percent increase in physical security incidents in both 2021 and 2022.

AI Policies are Low, Use is High, and Adversaries are Taking Advantage, Says New AI Study

Sixty-nine percent of ISACA pulse poll respondents say adversaries are using AI as successfully or more successfully than digital trust pros are.

The State of Cybersecurity: Cyber skills gap leaves business vulnerable to attacks, new research reveals

ISACA, the leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, today launches new research looking at the state of cybersecurity.

New ISACA Research: 59 Percent of Cybersecurity Teams are Understaffed

New cybersecurity data hones in on where cybersecurity pros come up short, with soft skills, cloud computing, and security controls emerging as the biggest skills gaps in today’s cybersecurity professionals, according to ISACA’s annual research report, State of Cybersecurity 2023, Global Update on Workforce Efforts, Resources and Cyberoperations.

ISACA Adds New Credentialing Pathway as Part of its New CMMI Model Upgrade

To support professionals as they embark on implementing performance improvement in their enterprises, ISACA has introduced a new credentialing pathway for the latest model of its Capability Maturity Model Integration, or CMMI, with a Building Organizational Capability (BOC) course and corresponding new Practitioner Exam.

FDA Announces Formal Support for Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP)

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its support of the Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) through final Guidance published 14 September 2023.

ISACA Prepares Enterprises for Managing Generative Artificial Intelligence Risk with New Guidance

ISACA’s new resource, The Promise and Peril of the AI Revolution: Managing Risk, acknowledges the benefits of generative artificial intelligence (AI), but explores the rapidly evolving risk landscape and the steps that risk professionals should take to keep up with it.

Impact of Innovation in Technology Explored at Upcoming Digital Trust World Conference, Featuring Closing Keynote from Christopher Wylie

Explore tech trends in AI, risk and cybersecurity at the ISACA conference in Dublin.

Aston University partners with ISACA to offer credentials in cybersecurity and risk management to graduates

ISACA announces a strategic partnership with the Cyber Security Innovation (CSI) Centre at Aston University to provide the next generation of professionals with globally recognised qualifications in cybersecurity.

ISACA and CyberSafe Foundation Partner to Address Underrepresentation of Women in Tech

Collaboration provides unique opportunity for organizations to equip young women with globally sought after IT skills and certifications to help bridge the gender disparity within the profession.

ISACA and Blacks in Technology Partner to Bring Emerging Tech Training to Underserved Communities in Atlanta

Through this collaboration, students will receive mentorship and career development opportunities to bridge the digital divide.

Generative AI, Third Party Risk, DevSecOps and Cybersecurity Top Program at 10th Annual GRC Conference

Event prepares GRC and internal audit professionals for future business challenges with skills and insights.

ISACA Introduces 2023-2024 Board of Directors

John De Santis, past chairman and CEO of HyTrust, will serve as board chair,

ISACA Introduces New Google Cloud Platform Audit Program

As organizations continue to shift business operations to hybrid, single cloud or multi-cloud environments, it’s important for auditors to assess risk across different deployment models and platforms.

The Digital Trust Paradox: Despite hailing its importance, for most it’s not a priority

Research by ISACA finds that digital trust strategies are being neglected, despite one in five (22%) businesses in Europe having experienced increased cyberattacks in the past year.

New ISACA Tool Allows Practitioners to Easily Compare Privacy Laws and Regulations

The web of privacy regulations and laws around the world continues to grow, making compliance that much more complex for privacy professionals.

ISACA and Onitsha Business School Enter into Academic Partnership

Global technology association ISACA and Onitsha Business School, announced an academic partnership provides in-demand skills and credentials to begin a career in IT audit, cybersecurity, emerging tech, governance and privacy.

Organizations Worldwide Reduced Cost Variance, Improved Development Productivity Over Past Two Years with CMMI, According to New Report

Upcoming webinar explores the performance report, outlines the steps for successful CMMI adoption and examines the latest model.

ISACA Credentials Included in UK Cyber Security Council’s New Certification Framework

ISACA, a global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, is proud to announce its contribution to the UK Cyber Security Council's recently launched Cyber Security Certification Framework.

ISACA Joins European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Digital Skills in Europe

ISACA, a leading global association for digital trust professionals, is delighted to announce it is joining the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO).

Second Digital Trust Summit 15 July 2023 in Shanghai, hosted by ISACA China

The Digital Trust Summit, which brings together digital trust professionals in China – those in audit, privacy, governance, information security, compliance, cybersecurity and risk roles – will join technology and IT thought leaders and experts to help advance digital trust at their enterprises.

ISACA Welcomes New CEO Erik Prusch

Erik Prusch will join ISACA as its new CEO today. Based in Washington state, Prusch brings significant tech and leadership experience as a CEO and board director to the organization.

ISACA Announces Pledge with the European Commission to Grow and Empower the European Cybersecurity Workforce

ISACA, a leading global professional association helping individuals and organisations in their pursuit of digital trust, is proud to announce its pledge with the European Commission to grow and empower the cybersecurity workforce in Europe.

ISACA Board Director Niel Harper Secured the Role of Professional Standards Working Group of UK Cybersecurity Council

The UK Cybersecurity Council has announced that Niel Harper, a cybersecurity executive and member of the ISACA Board of Directors, has secured the role of joining its Professional Standards Working Group.

New Research: Digital Trust Is Integral to Innovation and Resilience, But Major Gaps Threaten Business Operations and Reputations

Digital trust can make or break an organization. With increased data breaches, errors, ransomware and hacks, digital trust can be the difference between retaining reputations and customer loyalty after a major incident or suffering serious, time-consuming and expensive losses.

Caterpillar Foundation’s Support Enables CEAP to Prepare Brazilian High Schoolers for Careers in Emerging Tech

Starting this February, high school students at the Centro Educacional Assistencial Profissionalizante (CEAP) in Brazil will expand their tech education and gain career-advancing skills through ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) certification courses, in partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation.

ISACA Updates CMMI Model with Three New Domains That Help Organizations Improve Quality and Performance

In a tightening economic market, addressing enterprise performance can help organizations better weather challenges by reducing costs, creating efficiencies, and coming in on schedule while improving overall quality.

Risk Management Steps, Best Practices for Agile Projects Outlined in New ISACA Resource

The COVID-19 pandemic drove digital acceleration during the pandemic, and as a result, organizations are also ramping up their use of Agile methodologies to deliver projects more quickly.

New Digital Trust–Workforce Inclusion Program to Upskill More than 150 Learners to Prepare for Tech Jobs

To ready the next generation of learners for digital trust careers, ISACA and its ISACA Foundation are launching the Digital Trust-Workforce Inclusion Program (DT-WIP) in select cities across the United States, in partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation.

New Digital Trust World Conferences from ISACA Deliver Innovative Insights on the Business Imperative for a Trustworthy Tech Ecosystem

As enterprises and professionals increasingly identify digital trust to be of critical importance, ISACA is launching Digital Trust World, a new conference series for business IT professionals.

UK Cyber Security Council partners with ISACA for chartered Audit and Assurance pilot scheme

The UK Cyber Security Council and ISACA have announced a partnership for the Audit and Assurance programme at ISACA´s London Chapter Annual Conference today, with ISACA serving as the awarding body for Audit and Assurance Professional Titles.

ISACA Awards Celebration to Recognize Outstanding Digital Trust Professionals for Impactful Contributions

Each year ISACA members and digital trust professionals worldwide serve their organizations, industries and communities with exemplary achievements and noteworthy contributions to advancing technology

ISACA Launches Mentorship Program Worldwide

Professional mentoring relationships can be a great tool for skill development and new career opportunities, but they can also offer a deeper sense of community and provide cross-generational connections between individuals who otherwise may not have had the opportunity to learn from each other.

Privacy Staff Shortages Continue Amid Increasing Demand for These Roles, According to New Study

Faced with a web of complex and ever-evolving global data privacy regulations—including new ones that took effect at the year’s start—enterprises must stay compliant and protect the privacy of their data subjects or lose trust and take a hit to their reputation.

Five Ways the DIGITAL TRUST Ecosystem Framework Can Be a Difference-Maker for Your Organization

ISACA’s Digital Trust Ecosystem Framework (DTEF) was designed by business and IT experts dedicated to instilling trustworthy principles into technology and business operations.

The State of Privacy in 2024

Learn what privacy skills are most in demand, common challenges in creating strong enterprise privacy programs, how to assess the effectiveness of privacy programs, and more in ISACA’s State of Data Privacy 2024 infographic.

CISA: A Proven Pathway for Successful Careers in IT Audit Infographic

CISA credential-holders from around the world share how the certification has shaped their professional journeys.

Generative AI 2023: An ISACA Pulse Poll infographic

ISACA surveyed more than 2,300 professionals who work in audit, risk, security, data privacy and IT governance to get their take on the current state of generative AI.

Seven Tips for Implementing COBIT Infographic

ISACA's COBIT framework is designed to optimize enterprise IT governance, enabling integrations with industry standards and business success.

State of Cybersecurity 2023 Infographic

2,000+ cybersecurity leaders share insights on the skills gap, threat landscape and more.

The Numbers Are In: Accelerate Your Career With the IT Certified Associate ITCA Credential

ITCA infographic: See how the in-demand skills covered by the Information Technology Certified Associate (ITCA) credential are reflected in industry job postings and how those skills translate to salary premiums.

The Numbers are in: Build a World-class Workforce with ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology Credential

At a time when artificial intelligence, cloud computing and other emerging technologies are top-of-mind on the enterprise landscape, find out how ISACA’s Certified in Emerging Technology (CET) credential is resonating with employers.

The ROI of CMMI: Data Insights on Performance Improvement

See how high-performing organizations use ISACA’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI®) to improve their performance—and increase opportunities—as a trusted business partner and supplier.

Grow Your Business as an ISACA Accredited Training Organization

ISACA’s globally recognized certifications are a mark of excellence for IT professionals and the enterprises that employ them—and as a result, they’re in high demand.

Privacy in Practice 2024 Report

Privacy in Practice 2024 is a complimentary global research report featuring the 2024 State of Privacy findings on data privacy staffing, training and privacy by design.

State of Cybersecurity 2023

Now in its ninth year, ISACA’s global State of Cybersecurity Report gathers the insights of more than 2,000 information security professionals.

State of Digital Trust 2023

What do 8,100 professionals say about digital trust priorities, obstacles, measurement and more? Find out here.

Privacy In Practice Survey

Shining a light on data privacy protection means creating awareness of the technical skills and knowledge needed to assess, build and implement comprehensive privacy solutions.

State of Cybersecurity 2022

Learn what cybersecurity experts, leaders and practitioners have to say about workforce development, staffing and cybersecurity budgets. Access the report here.

The Pulse: Emerging Technology 2021 | Digital | English

Gain the insights of IT practitioners, managers and leaders on emerging technology’s growing impact on business, information systems and beyond. ISACA®’s The Pulse: Emerging Technology 2021 white paper presents the results of the ISACA State of Emerging Technology survey, conducted in the fourth quarter of 2020.

ISACA Survey: IT Security and Risk Experts Share Ransomware Insights in the Aftermath of the Colonial Pipeline Attack

In the aftermath of the Colonial Pipeline attack, global IT association and learning community ISACA polled more than 1,200 members in the United States and found that 84 percent of respondents believe ransomware attacks will become more prevalent in the second half of 2021.

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