ISC2 AI Security Certification: Call for IT Pro Input

ISC2 is developing a new AI security certification to help enterprises address emerging AI threats, governance challenges, and cybersecurity skills gaps. This vendor-neutral certification is aimed at cybersecurity professionals. Here's the thing: ISC2, known for its CISSP certification, is seeking volunteers worldwide to help define the knowledge and skills for this new credential. The certification is expected to cover both technical AI security and governance topics. A pilot exam is planned before the end of 2026. What's interesting is that feedback from cybersecurity practitioners showed AI security had grown beyond simply expanding AI content in existing certifications. ISC2's chief operating officer, Casey Marks, states that AI has fundamentally changed cybersecurity practice. Enterprise security teams are facing significant knowledge gaps, especially in securing model architectures against new vulnerabilities like prompt injection and data poisoning. The bottom line: This new certification will help professionals adapt to evolving AI security responsibilities across various security domains.