ISC2 Is Building an AI Security Certification, With a Pilot Exam Expected by Year End
ISC2 is developing a new AI security certification, designed to be a vendor-neutral standard for validating skills in securing AI systems, managing AI threats and mitigating AI risk. In its July 15 announcement, ISC2 said it anticipates the pilot exam will be available by the end of 2026.
What the ISC2 AI security certification will cover
The development process will address areas including:
AI risk management
Secure-by-design practices for AI systems
Data protection
Governance and oversight
The new credential builds on ISC2's existing AI work, including its AI Security Certificate and its April 2026 guidance on bringing AI security concepts into all of its certifications. It also tracks ISC2 workforce research, in which AI was the most frequently cited skills need among cybersecurity teams.
How to get involved
ISC2 invited cybersecurity professionals worldwide, members and non-members alike, to help build the exam. Volunteer roles include:
Completing Job Task Analysis surveys
Attending item development workshops
Supporting exam development
Taking the pilot certification exam
Visit the ISC2 page below for the opportunities that are currently open.
What it means for NOVA members
Federal agencies, defense programs and the contractors that support them are moving fast on AI, and the people securing those systems are right here in Northern Virginia. If AI governance or AI security is part of your job, this is a chance to shape how the profession defines the skill set, and to be among the first to sit for the credential. Expect AI security to keep showing up on our chapter meeting agenda as well.
Learn more
Source: ISC2 headquarters, Alexandria, Virginia. Summarized by the ISC2 Northern Virginia Chapter.
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