(ISC)2 PRESS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL ISSUE OF (ISC)2 JOURNAL
(ISC)2 PRESS ANNOUNCES INAUGURAL ISSUE OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY: THE (ISC)2 JOURNAL
Partnership with Auerbach Publications to Offer In-Depth,
Peer-Reviewed Papers on Information Security Best Practices
VIENNA, Virginia -The International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)2, a
non-profit international leader in training, qualifying and certifying information security professionals worldwide,
today announced the inaugural publication of Information Systems Security: The (ISC)2 Journal from (ISC)2 Press.
The (ISC)2 Journal is a bi-monthly publication, containing peer-reviewed articles, white papers and
case studies from (ISC)2's information security professional constituents from around the world offering in-depth
analysis of information security trends and issues. The Journal is produced under a strategic partnership with
Auerbach Publications. All submissions will be vetted by the (ISC)2 Journal Editorial Review Board led by Dr. Corey Schou, CISSP,
(ISC)2 board member and director of the National Information Assurance Training and Education Center
(NIATEC) at Idaho State University.
Lee Imrey, CISSP®, has been named managing editor of the Journal. Imrey is the senior communications manager
with (ISC)2, editor of the (ISC)2 Newsletter, and also lead instructor for
(ISC)2's CBK® review seminars, which he has taught internationally for both the public and private sectors.
"Publication of the (ISC)2 Journal offers information security professionals a global perspective on
current industry best practices, as well as opportunities to expand their peer networks, receive professional
recognition and engage with experts from around the world," Imrey said.
"We believe the Journal will be an important resource for professionals at all levels within the information
security industry, as well as for college and university students planning to enter the field," Imrey said.
(ISC)2 Press, launched in December 2003, is the publishing arm of (ISC)2. Constituents may
subscribe to the Journal for a yearly fee of $45 and non-constituents may subscribe for a yearly fee of $175.
Individuals interested in submitting articles, case studies or white papers for publication in the Journal can
review the Writer's Guidelines and selection process at www.isc2.org.
"We are proud to announce publication of the Journal in partnership with Auerbach Publications, which is another
outreach initiative that expands the range of professional growth and career development services we offer our
constituents and the information security profession," said Dow A. Williamson, CISSP, director of communications
for (ISC)2. "Under Lee and Corey's direction, we believe the (ISC)2 Journal will set the standard
as a forum for information security professionals to discuss important industry issues, topics of interest and current
trends."
About (ISC)2
Based in Vienna, Virginia, USA with offices in London and Hong Kong, the International Information Systems Security
Certification Consortium, Inc. (ISC)2 is the premier organization dedicated to providing information security
professionals around the world with the standard for professional certification based on (ISC)2's CBK, a compendium of
industry "best practices" for information security professionals. Since its inception in 1989, the non-profit
organization has trained, qualified and certified more than 23,000 information security professionals in more than 96
countries. (ISC)2 awards the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP ) and the Systems Security
Certified Practitioner (SSCP) credentials. Both certifications require professional experience and, for the CISSP, the
Gold Standard in information security certifications, an endorsement by a professional that is familiar with
the background of the candidate. More information about (ISC)2 is available at
www.isc2.org.
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