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The (ISC)²® Foundation Opens Application Period for 2015 Women's Information Security Scholarships and Faculty Exam VouchersThe (ISC)² ("ISC-squared") Foundation, a charitable trust that aims to empower students, teachers and the general public to secure their online life with cybersecurity education and awareness programs, today announced the opening of its application period for the 2015 Women's Information Security Scholarship and Faculty Exam Voucher programs. The application periods for both programs close at midnight EDT on March 31, 2015. The (ISC)² Foundation Scholarship program aims to fill society's need for trained cybersecurity professionals by building the workforce of the future through meaningful scholarships. This program opens doors for current and aspiring information security professionals. The Women's Scholarship program was created to inspire women to join the ever-growing field of information security. Up to three scholarships totaling up to US$40,000 will be awarded. The Faculty Exam Voucher program was created to encourage more academic participation in the profession and the certification process. Qualified university or college faculty members will be provided with a voucher valid for one CISSP, CSSLP, CAP, CCFP or HCISPP exam and upon certification, the first year of Annual Maintenance Fees. "Our latest research found that only 11% of the global information security profession is comprised of women," said Julie Peeler, director, (ISC)² Foundation. "As part of our concerted effort to bring more women into the industry, the (ISC)² Foundation introduced the Women's Scholarship program to provide the kind of financial assistance that allows many of these students to continue their studies. Our Faculty Exam Vouchers provide educators with the knowledge and credentials needed to teach students the value of continuing education in a cyber world that's constantly evolving. I look forward to awarding deserving faculty and students through these and other scholarship programs this year." The (ISC)² Foundation evaluates applicants based on academic excellence, passion for the industry and financial need. The (ISC)² Foundation Scholarship program has already had a lasting impact on these individuals: "By selectin me, the (ISC)² Foundation gave me a luxury of focusing on my education rather than worrying about how to pay for it," said Lassine Cherif, Ivory Coast. "It gives me a unique opportunity to obtain both a degree and a globally recognized certification; skills that I need to achieve my goal which is to help secure cyberspace." "Receiving this scholarship affords me the ability to focus on my studies and not be overwhelmed with managing tuition costs," said Katherine McGinn, U.S.A. "I can continue with my cybersecurity program at University of Maryland University College with ease. Thank you to the (ISC)² Foundation Information Security Scholarship Program! I am proud to be a member of the (ISC)² organization." "I consider this scholarship a recognition and approval of my decision to specialize in cybersecurity as part of my continuing education," said Sreedevi Sreekandan, India. "The award committee also recognized the hard work I put into the first year of the graduate level course work. On a personal level, I believe this award also shows the foundation's commitment to bring more women into the cybersecurity profession and to extend a helping hand in their journey to become a confident and knowledgeable IT security professional. I hope this award will continue to encourage women all over the world to take a keen interest in cybersecurity education in the future." The (ISC)² Foundation will accept applications for the 2015 Women's Scholarships January 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015 and for Faculty Exam Vouchers January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015, with the first application period closing March 31, 2015. The application period for Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships will open March 1, 2015. For additional information on the (ISC)² Foundation Scholarship program, please visit https://www.isc2.org/scholarship/default.aspx. About the (ISC)2® Foundation The (ISC)² Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust that aims to empower students, teachers, and the general public to secure their online life by supporting cybersecurity education and awareness in the community through its programs and the efforts of its members. Through the (ISC)² Foundation, (ISC)²'s global membership of over 100,000 information and software security professionals seek to ensure that children everywhere have a positive, productive, and safe experience online, to spur the development of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals, and to illuminate major issues facing the industry now and in the future. For more information, please visit www.isc2cares.org. About (ISC)²® Formed in 1989, (ISC)² is the largest not-for-profit membership body of certified information and software security professionals worldwide, with nearly 100,000 members in more than 160 countries. Globally recognized as the Gold Standard, (ISC)² issues the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP®) and related concentrations, as well as the Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP®), the Certified Cyber Forensics Professional (CCFPSM), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP®), HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner (HCISPPSM), and Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP®) credentials to qualifying candidates. (ISC)²'s certifications are among the first information technology credentials to meet the stringent requirements of ISO/IEC (News - Alert) Standard 17024, a global benchmark for assessing and certifying personnel. (ISC)² also offers education programs and services based on its CBK®, a compendium of information and software security topics. More information is available at www.isc2.org. © 2015, (ISC)² Inc., (ISC)², CISSP, ISSAP, ISSMP, ISSEP, CSSLP, CAP, SSCP and CBK are registered marks, and CCFP and HCISPP are service marks, of (ISC)², Inc.
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