

Security professionals know that their skills are in demand. Employers looking to fill security roles are looking for candidates to differentiate themselves and stand out. Increasingly certification plays a critical role in that process and helps signal to employers that candidates have the knowledge and experience to fill key roles.

I am happy to introduce a new feature for (ISC)² certified members to help broadcast their certification achievements. (ISC)² has partnered with an organization called Acclaim, a subsidiary of Pearson VUE, to enable verifiable digital representations of our certifications. When members accept the digital badge from Acclaim they can broadcast accomplishments on social media, provide a verifiable email to a potential employer, or add a badge to an email signature or a blog. Members can also add badges from other organizations to help tell their professional story.

A 2014 Jobvite survey1 revealed that 73% of recruiters use social media to find job candidates, and 93% will review social media profiles before making a hiring decision. This means that more than ever, promotion along with availability of real time verification puts (ISC)² members a step ahead in promoting security careers.

About the Platform

Acclaim’s platform is built on the Mozilla Open Badge standard, recognized for validating learning. Professionals can display a badge from any issuer that uses the platform such as Oracle, IBM and other top credential providers. The key features of the platform include:

Web-enabled version of your credential that can be shared online

Labor market insights that connect your skills to jobs

Trusted method for real-time credential verification

What’s Ahead

In the coming weeks, we will be sending invitations to (ISC)² members to claim their digital badges. The email invitation will contain a link that will take you to the Acclaim website where badges can be claimed. Everyone should receive this invitation, so if necessary, please check any mail filters if you haven’t seen your invitation. Acclaim requires a separate login in order to create the credential portfolio. Once a login has been created, the badge will be available in a pending state and members can accept and opt to display the badge publicly.

We are excited to bring this new service to our members. We can’t wait to see the (ISC)² badges throughout social media and in the workplaces as the new standards for sharing and verifying certifications. -- Philip Casesa, CISSP, CSSLP, PMP, (ISC)2 Product Development Strategist

1 2014 Jobvite Survey: Social Recruiting Survey