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(ISC)² is now ISC2

AndreaMoore — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:43:06 GMT

We are proud to announce that (ISC)² is now ISC2🎉

This is more than just a logo change – it is a bold step toward our mission to bridge the workforce gap with a diverse global talent pool. We remain dedicated to guiding our members through professional development and advocating for continued growth in the cybersecurity industry. Together, we will help guide candidates and be a force for good. Your future. Secured.

Check it out at the updated website: isc2.org

Learn more about this rebrand here: Cybersecurity is Evolving. So Are We.

Read the press release: ISC2 Announces Major Milestone as Community Grows to Half a Million Strong

Re: (ISC)² is now ISC2

ericgeater — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:55:34 GMT

The rebrand includes the name change from (ISC)² to ISC2 to improve global accessibility and ease translation across all languages.

Didn't even think about this! And here I was, just happy that I didn't have to use alt-codes any more!

Re: (ISC)² is now ISC2

dcontesti — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 16:58:10 GMT

Thanks for the note Andrea.

I do not like the change but then I have voiced that to Clar and others already.

(ISC)2 had a meaning. It stood for International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium. The logic of the name was brilliant, however I find myself wanting to know what ISC2 stands for.

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AlecTrevelyan — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:08:36 GMT

Still says International Information System Security Certification Consortium on the updated PDF downloadable certificates.

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reptar — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:59:15 GMT

Which, honestly, I think those look pretty terrible and not like a high level professional certification at all.

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DavidHickman — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 01:52:01 GMT

I totally agree the older (ISC)2 was better. It was “smart and fun”. The new logo just seems to have been dumbed down. I’ve reached out to Todd Coats, Senior Director of Creative, at ISC2 trying to get a better understanding. Really wish the membership would have had some say in this.

-David

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jhelman — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 02:12:47 GMT

The members should have say in a rebrand of the organization. The previous name and logo had meaning and looked professional.

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Early_Adopter — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:39:54 GMT

Quick value certifications at a cheaper price point than CompTIA until they get more popular... 😉

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Early_Adopter — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:49:06 GMT

Well David, I reckon we could just be too old and set in our ways. I’m sure new ISC2 is both Smaterer and much more Funening than old ISC2, after all you don’t need experience, just some time and fifty bucks to get a free cert that is a dead cert to get you certain work in Cybersecurity! We’re just to old and limited for the ineffable nuance…

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rmasuoka — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 23:39:48 GMT

Does someone know where I can find the new logo artwork?

I have found the following description

Logo Artwork
Electronic artwork files for the Logo are available on the ISC2's members-only Website.

Membership Policies and Procedures
https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/member-policies
-> ISC2 Logos & Guideline

and poked around, but I could not find it.

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Ian_CFA — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 03:12:58 GMT

I prefer the old name and logo since it looks more professional and smart, the new certificate design also looks basic and rushed. I do hope they change their mind and bring back the old name and logo.

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Narsil — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:41:08 GMT

@Ian_CFA wrote:
I do hope they change their mind and bring back the old name and logo.

No chance they'll do this, there's too many newcomers who do not appreciate the finesse that has now been buried and the bylaws also ignored.

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kokumoto — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:57:23 GMT

I found it. The logo images can be extracted from the official Brand Guidline.

Re: (ISC)² is now ISC2

AndreaMoore — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:00:46 GMT

@rmasuoka wrote:

Does someone know where I can find the new logo artwork?

I have found the following description

Logo Artwork
Electronic artwork files for the Logo are available on the ISC2's members-only Website.

in

Membership Policies and Procedures
https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/member-policies
-> ISC2 Logos & Guideline

and poked around, but I could not find it.

@rmasuoka

Please see this line on the https://www.isc2.org/policies-procedures/member-policies page:

Logo Download

Download a .zip file with a print and web version of the ISC2 logo. To access and use other ISC2 certification logos and/or other ISC2 product logos use the following contact information to obtain the files and permissions:

Re: (ISC)² is now ISC2

rmasuoka — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 00:02:49 GMT

Thanks!