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(ISC)²® is the globally recognized Gold Standard for certifying information security professionals throughout their careers. We've certified over 50,000 information security professionals in more than 120 countries.
Founded in 1989 by industry leaders, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations: Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP®), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP®) and Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP®); the Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®); and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner ((SSCP®) credentials to those meeting the necessary competency requirements. Several of (ISC)²'s credentials meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel.
Founded in 1989 by industry leaders, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations: Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP®), Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP®) and Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP®); the Certification and Accreditation Professional (CAP®); and the Systems Security Certified Practitioner ((SSCP®) credentials to those meeting the necessary competency requirements. Several of (ISC)²'s credentials meet the stringent requirements of ANSI/ISO/IEC Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel.
ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 35,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine - Security Management - ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT.
With a world-wide membership now over 60,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).
BCS was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984. Its objects are to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit of the public. BCS is also a registered charity.
BCS is licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer status (IEng); and more recently by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status (CSci).
Through our specific Professionalism in IT programme, BCS is leading and building IT professionalism.
With a world-wide membership now over 60,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP).
BCS was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1984. Its objects are to promote the study and practice of computing and to advance knowledge of and education in IT for the benefit of the public. BCS is also a registered charity.
BCS is licensed by the Engineering Council to award Chartered Engineer status (CEng) and Incorporated Engineer status (IEng); and more recently by the Science Council to award Chartered Scientist status (CSci).
Through our specific Professionalism in IT programme, BCS is leading and building IT professionalism.
The UK's has its own independent membership body for professionals and organisations focused on exploiting communications, networking and ICT, for business advantage.
The CMA, as it is commonly known, has been supporting telecoms and ICT professionals and organisations within private and public sectors for almost 50 years. Through research and analysis, specialist forums, publications and events they provide the assistance, information, training and representation needed in a constantly changing business environment. The goal is to ensure that CMA's members, who spend £13 billion in the communications market annually, are the best informed professionals in the industry.
The CMA is a non-profit organisation founded in 1958 and is a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. The CMA runs seminars, exhibitions and conferences aimed at helping you make valuable contacts and introducing you to new areas of business.
The CMA makes a point of comprehensively representing their members to all industry stakeholders including Government, regulators and suppliers - encouraging debate.
Last year members spent £13 billion in the communications market - with such a big responsibility it is vital they are equipped with the knowledge and information needed to make the right decisions. That's where the CMA's team of experts comes in, constantly providing detailed research that allows members to be one step ahead
The CMA, as it is commonly known, has been supporting telecoms and ICT professionals and organisations within private and public sectors for almost 50 years. Through research and analysis, specialist forums, publications and events they provide the assistance, information, training and representation needed in a constantly changing business environment. The goal is to ensure that CMA's members, who spend £13 billion in the communications market annually, are the best informed professionals in the industry.
The CMA is a non-profit organisation founded in 1958 and is a Registered Charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. The CMA runs seminars, exhibitions and conferences aimed at helping you make valuable contacts and introducing you to new areas of business.
The CMA makes a point of comprehensively representing their members to all industry stakeholders including Government, regulators and suppliers - encouraging debate.
Last year members spent £13 billion in the communications market - with such a big responsibility it is vital they are equipped with the knowledge and information needed to make the right decisions. That's where the CMA's team of experts comes in, constantly providing detailed research that allows members to be one step ahead
EURIM brings together politicians, officials and industry to help improve the quality of policy formation, consultation, scrutiny, implementation and monitoring in support of the creation of a globally competitive, socially inclusive and democratically accountable information society. It works across all boundaries to help set the agenda, stage constructive debate and report on progress.
The EURIM Board and Council are elected by the Parliamentary and Corporate members. Trade associations, professional bodies and other interest groups are involved as associate members. Officials and policy advisors with relevant responsibilities have observer status. The process for agreeing priorities and action plans includes breakfasts, dinners and networking receptions with ministers, officials and advisors at which members meet and discuss issues that cross department boundaries and are not well addressed elsewhere.
The EURIM Board and Council are elected by the Parliamentary and Corporate members. Trade associations, professional bodies and other interest groups are involved as associate members. Officials and policy advisors with relevant responsibilities have observer status. The process for agreeing priorities and action plans includes breakfasts, dinners and networking receptions with ministers, officials and advisors at which members meet and discuss issues that cross department boundaries and are not well addressed elsewhere.
- Results are commonly achieved by the creation of working groups tasked to:
- set the agenda on a range of issues that cross political, departmental and industry boundaries
- help those planning relevant policy consultations, including to get feed-back from target audiences
- secure support/priority for implementing agreed recommendations with all-party, pan-industry support
- ensure the rapid and informed review of controversial policies and proposals
- EURIM aims to work with and through its members, partners and observers to secure action without duplicating the efforts of others.
- The current priorities are to secure well informed debate and policy to promote:
- UK/EU competitiveness by addressing the issues that determine the location of knowledge-based industries
- social inclusion by better practice in the use of technology to help deliver public services to those in most need of them
- the confident use of on-line services by addressing the issues of on-line governance, policing and service quality.
Get Safe Online contains nearly 100 articles, covering a range of topics including: how to install anti-virus software, make backups, protect your privacy, set ground rules for children and how to shop, bank and use online auctions safely.
The articles have been written for normal people, not geeks, and because the site has nothing to sell, the advice is objective and balanced. There is a ‘ten-minute beginners’ guide’ and three simple quizzes to get people started. A section called ‘Help, I’ve got a problem!’ will help people fix problems after they have occurred.
The site has been designed so that an absolute beginner can get a comprehensive, step-by-step guide. More experienced users can dip into the site to get specific advice. There is additional advice for parents, young people and the owners of small businesses.
The articles have been written for normal people, not geeks, and because the site has nothing to sell, the advice is objective and balanced. There is a ‘ten-minute beginners’ guide’ and three simple quizzes to get people started. A section called ‘Help, I’ve got a problem!’ will help people fix problems after they have occurred.
The site has been designed so that an absolute beginner can get a comprehensive, step-by-step guide. More experienced users can dip into the site to get specific advice. There is additional advice for parents, young people and the owners of small businesses.
The Information Assurance Advisory Council is a unique partnership that brings together corporate leaders, public policy makers, law enforcement and the research community to address the challenges of information infrastructure protection. We are engaged in the development of policy recommendations to government and corporate leaders at the highest levels. Our recommendations are influential because IAAC's Sponsors and Members comprise leading commercial end-users, government policy makers and the research community.
IAAC's aim is to work for the creation of a safe and secure Information Society. It is a unique, not for profit body with high level support from government and industry backed by world class research expertise.
The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world’s leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET has more than 150,000 members in 127 countries and offices in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific. The IET provides a global knowledge network to facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote the positive role of science, engineering and technology in the world.
The Information Security Forum (ISF) is the world's leading independent authority on information security. By harnessing our world-renowned expertise and the collective knowledge and experience of our members - including 50% of Fortune 100 companies - the ISF delivers practical guidance and solutions to overcome wide-ranging security challenges impacting business information today.
ISACA got its start in 1967, when a small group of individuals with similar jobs—auditing controls in the computer systems that were becoming increasingly critical to the operations of their organizations—sat down to discuss the need for a centralized source of information and guidance in the field. In 1969, the group formalized, incorporating as the EDP Auditors Association. In 1976 the association formed an education foundation to undertake large-scale research efforts to expand the knowledge and value of the IT governance and control field.
Today, ISACA’s membership—more than 65,000 strong worldwide—is characterized by its diversity. Members live and work in more than 140 countries and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions—to name just a few, IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, regulator, chief information officer and internal auditor. Some are new to the field, others are at middle management levels and still others are in the most senior ranks. They work in nearly all industry categories, including financial and banking, public accounting, government and the public sector, utilities and manufacturing. This diversity enables members to learn from each other, and exchange widely divergent viewpoints on a variety of professional topics. It has long been considered one of ISACA’s strengths. Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.
Another of ISACA’s strengths is its chapter network. ISACA has more than 170 chapters established in over 70 countries worldwide, and those chapters provide members education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking and a host of other benefits on a local level. Find out if there’s a chapter near you.
Since its inception, ISACA has become a pace-setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals. Its IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide. Its research pinpoints professional issues challenging its constituents. Its Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is recognized globally and has been earned by more than 55,000 professionals since inception. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification uniquely targets the information security management audience and has been earned by more than 7,000 professionals. It publishes a leading technical journal in the information control field, the Information Systems Control Journal. It hosts a series of international conferences focusing on both technical and managerial topics pertinent to the IS assurance, control, security and IT governance professions. Together, ISACA and its affiliated IT Governance Institute lead the information technology control community and serve its practitioners by providing the elements needed by IT professionals in an ever-changing worldwide environment.
Today, ISACA’s membership—more than 65,000 strong worldwide—is characterized by its diversity. Members live and work in more than 140 countries and cover a variety of professional IT-related positions—to name just a few, IS auditor, consultant, educator, IS security professional, regulator, chief information officer and internal auditor. Some are new to the field, others are at middle management levels and still others are in the most senior ranks. They work in nearly all industry categories, including financial and banking, public accounting, government and the public sector, utilities and manufacturing. This diversity enables members to learn from each other, and exchange widely divergent viewpoints on a variety of professional topics. It has long been considered one of ISACA’s strengths. Previously known as the Information Systems Audit and Control Association, ISACA now goes by its acronym only, to reflect the broad range of IT governance professionals it serves.
Another of ISACA’s strengths is its chapter network. ISACA has more than 170 chapters established in over 70 countries worldwide, and those chapters provide members education, resource sharing, advocacy, professional networking and a host of other benefits on a local level. Find out if there’s a chapter near you.
Since its inception, ISACA has become a pace-setting global organization for information governance, control, security and audit professionals. Its IS auditing and IS control standards are followed by practitioners worldwide. Its research pinpoints professional issues challenging its constituents. Its Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification is recognized globally and has been earned by more than 55,000 professionals since inception. The Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification uniquely targets the information security management audience and has been earned by more than 7,000 professionals. It publishes a leading technical journal in the information control field, the Information Systems Control Journal. It hosts a series of international conferences focusing on both technical and managerial topics pertinent to the IS assurance, control, security and IT governance professions. Together, ISACA and its affiliated IT Governance Institute lead the information technology control community and serve its practitioners by providing the elements needed by IT professionals in an ever-changing worldwide environment.
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)® is a not-for-profit, international organization of information security professionals and practitioners. It provides educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members.
With active participation from individuals and chapters all over the world, the ISSA is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government.
The ISSA international board consists of some of the most influential people in the security industry, with representatives from Dell Computer Corporation, EDS, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec and Washington Mutual. With an international communications network developed throughout the industry, the ISSA is focused on maintaining its position as The Global Voice of Information Security.
The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved.
With active participation from individuals and chapters all over the world, the ISSA is the largest international, not-for-profit association specifically for security professionals. Members include practitioners at all levels of the security field in a broad range of industries, such as communications, education, healthcare, manufacturing, financial and government.
The ISSA international board consists of some of the most influential people in the security industry, with representatives from Dell Computer Corporation, EDS, Forrester Research Inc., Symantec and Washington Mutual. With an international communications network developed throughout the industry, the ISSA is focused on maintaining its position as The Global Voice of Information Security.
The primary goal of the ISSA is to promote management practices that will ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information resources. The ISSA facilitates interaction and education to create a more successful environment for global information systems security and for the professionals involved.
A growing global presence
Infosecurity is no longer confined by national boundaries - it is a truly international event. Infosecurity Global Exhibitions opens its doors to over thousands of buyers and sellers in IT Security. Infosecurity Events provide the best place for sourcing opportunities, information updates and free educational forums, tackling the key technology issues set to affect your business.
Infosecurity Europe provides the largest range of sourcing opportunities, information updates and free educational forums, tackling the key technology issues set to affect your business. The FREE unrivalled education programme will provide you with all the practical and technical answers you need through a wide selection of seminars and keynotes. See and listen first hand to the very latest information security technology, products, services and solutions from over 300 of the top suppliers on the floor of the show.
Infosecurity is no longer confined by national boundaries - it is a truly international event. Infosecurity Global Exhibitions opens its doors to over thousands of buyers and sellers in IT Security. Infosecurity Events provide the best place for sourcing opportunities, information updates and free educational forums, tackling the key technology issues set to affect your business.
Infosecurity Europe provides the largest range of sourcing opportunities, information updates and free educational forums, tackling the key technology issues set to affect your business. The FREE unrivalled education programme will provide you with all the practical and technical answers you need through a wide selection of seminars and keynotes. See and listen first hand to the very latest information security technology, products, services and solutions from over 300 of the top suppliers on the floor of the show.
Now in it's 13th year, Infosecurity Europe continues to deliver Europe's largest gathering of information security buyers and sellers.
The Institute for the Management of Information Systems (IMIS) is an international professional association devoted to supporting and promoting the profession of information systems management.
A registered charity, we have consistently played a prominent role in fostering greater understanding of the importance of information systems management, working to enhance the status of those engaged in the profession, and promoting higher standards through better education and training, both in the UK and overseas.
A registered charity, we have consistently played a prominent role in fostering greater understanding of the importance of information systems management, working to enhance the status of those engaged in the profession, and promoting higher standards through better education and training, both in the UK and overseas.
The principal objective of the Institute is to advance the professionalism of information security practitioners and thereby the professionalism of the industry as a whole. By the year 2010 the Institute aims to provide a universally accepted focal point for the information security profession.
The Institute is an independent not-for-profit body governed by its members, ensuring standards of professionalism - for training, qualifications, operating practices and individuals.
One of its main activities is to act as an accreditation authority for the industry. Full Membership of the Institute is Information Security’s "professional standard" and endorses the knowledge, experience and professionalism of an individual in this field. The Award is competency based which sets it apart from purely knowledge based qualifications and is awarded to those professionals who demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge, and substantial practical experience.
The Institute is Company limited by Guarantee. It is run by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has responsibility for the operation of the Institute including its staff, programmes and activities. The CEO reports to a Board of Directors, who provide governance, oversight and direction for the Institute.
The Institute is shaped by key stakeholders of the profession and Working Groups have been established to drive forward important initiatives which affect our industry. The Institute has an Accreditation Committee which sets and maintains the standard of Full Membership. There are Working Groups addressing a Graduate Development Programme, Defining Job Families, Salary Benchmarking, Training and Shared Body of Knowledge.
The Institute is an independent not-for-profit body governed by its members, ensuring standards of professionalism - for training, qualifications, operating practices and individuals.
One of its main activities is to act as an accreditation authority for the industry. Full Membership of the Institute is Information Security’s "professional standard" and endorses the knowledge, experience and professionalism of an individual in this field. The Award is competency based which sets it apart from purely knowledge based qualifications and is awarded to those professionals who demonstrate breadth and depth of knowledge, and substantial practical experience.
The Institute is Company limited by Guarantee. It is run by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) who has responsibility for the operation of the Institute including its staff, programmes and activities. The CEO reports to a Board of Directors, who provide governance, oversight and direction for the Institute.
The Institute is shaped by key stakeholders of the profession and Working Groups have been established to drive forward important initiatives which affect our industry. The Institute has an Accreditation Committee which sets and maintains the standard of Full Membership. There are Working Groups addressing a Graduate Development Programme, Defining Job Families, Salary Benchmarking, Training and Shared Body of Knowledge.
The International Underwriting Association of London (IUA) is the world's largest representative organisation for international and wholesale insurance and reinsurance companies. It exists to protect and strengthen the business environment for its member companies operating in or through London.
- The IUA's corporate objectives are:
- To promote and facilitate market reform
- To provide technical and compliance research and information to the membership
- To recommend and promote good practice for practitioners
- To represent members' interests to UK government and the Financial Services Authority
- To protect the IUA's investment in Ins-sure and to monitor the provision of their services
- To represent members' interests to the EU and other regulators where developments affect the underwriting business of members
- To promote the development of education and training initiatives
The Jericho Forum is an international IT security thought-leadership group dedicated to defining ways to deliver effective IT security solutions that will match the increasing business demands for secureIT operations in our open, Internet-driven, globally networked world. Our members include multi-national corporate user organizations, major security vendors, solutions providers, and academics, working together to:
- drive and influence development of new architectures, inter-workable technologysolutions, and implementation approaches, for securing our de-perimeterizing world
- support development of open standards that will underpin these technology solutions.
The Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG) was established in 2004 by The Security Company (International) Limited.
The Group meets regularly to network and discuss the challenges of raising employee security awareness. We currently have a wide range of members representing organisations from across the world and sectors.
There is no charge for attending SASIG events. Membership is open to all individuals who have a responsibility for security awareness within their organisations.
A security-aware workforce is increasingly acknowledged as an integral part of developing robust security within any organisation. Yet until recently, this subject has attracted little discussion.
The SASIG is a recognition that there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to share across organisations on how to effectively raise awareness of security best practice.
The Group meets regularly to network and discuss the challenges of raising employee security awareness. We currently have a wide range of members representing organisations from across the world and sectors.
There is no charge for attending SASIG events. Membership is open to all individuals who have a responsibility for security awareness within their organisations.
A security-aware workforce is increasingly acknowledged as an integral part of developing robust security within any organisation. Yet until recently, this subject has attracted little discussion.
The SASIG is a recognition that there is a wealth of knowledge and experience to share across organisations on how to effectively raise awareness of security best practice.
The Information Technologists' Company (ITC) is the 100th Livery Company of the City of London. Our members are all senior IT professionals who have joined the Company in order to give something back to the IT sector and the wider community.
We have a significant charitable and educational programme which uses the expertise, resources and networks of our members, and we are also involved in a range of activities to promote the Information Technology profession. Find out more about the Company and our activities or contact us for more information.
The Information Technologists' Company was granted livery status in 1992, becoming the 100th livery company of the City of London. Our work brings together the centuries-old livery tradition and Information Technology, the key industry of the 21st century. As well as working to promote the industry, we run a significant programme of charitable and educational activities.
Today, around 650 leading IT practitioners belong to our Company. Our members come from all sides of the IT sector - suppliers and users, hardware and software, and from established multinational companies to newly created start ups.
Whatever their background all our members share a desire to give something back, to the sector and to the wider community. Members give their time, resources and the contacts available through their personal networks to support our activities.
The governing body of the ITC is the Court, which is chaired by the Master of the Company. The Master is supported by the Wardens and a staff team headed by the Company's Clerk.
We have a significant charitable and educational programme which uses the expertise, resources and networks of our members, and we are also involved in a range of activities to promote the Information Technology profession. Find out more about the Company and our activities or contact us for more information.
The Information Technologists' Company was granted livery status in 1992, becoming the 100th livery company of the City of London. Our work brings together the centuries-old livery tradition and Information Technology, the key industry of the 21st century. As well as working to promote the industry, we run a significant programme of charitable and educational activities.
Today, around 650 leading IT practitioners belong to our Company. Our members come from all sides of the IT sector - suppliers and users, hardware and software, and from established multinational companies to newly created start ups.
Whatever their background all our members share a desire to give something back, to the sector and to the wider community. Members give their time, resources and the contacts available through their personal networks to support our activities.
The governing body of the ITC is the Court, which is chaired by the Master of the Company. The Master is supported by the Wardens and a staff team headed by the Company's Clerk.
