ISC2 Security Congress 2025 to Prepare Cybersecurity Professionals for Software Security and AI, Emerging Threats and Risk Management

More than 4,000 cybersecurity leaders and practitioners will attend this premier industry event for the opportunity to learn, engage, grow and network

ISC2 the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals – announced the agenda for its 2025 ISC2 Security Congress, taking place online and in Nashville, TN, October 28-30, 2025. This hybrid event will bring together more than 4,000 cybersecurity professionals for three days of learning and professional development opportunities.

This year’s agenda features four keynote sessions, more than 120 speakers, and 80+ educational breakout sessions across the following focus areas—with the topic of AI threaded throughout all tracks:

• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Cyber Leadership and Ethics
• Cloud Security
• SecOps and Threat Response
• Software Security
• Frameworks, Standards and Guidelines
• Careers

Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in career forums for professional growth, “Bright Ideas” roundtables for peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, networking opportunities and a Town Hall with organizational updates from the ISC2 Acting CEO and CFO Debra Taylor, CC, and members of the ISC2 Board of Directors.

“This year’s program captures the most pressing topics in the industry today as we prepare all levels of cybersecurity professionals for both the immediate and the long-term future of security,” said ISC2 Acting CEO and CFO Debra Taylor, CC. “Attendees will leave better equipped with practical takeaways and the knowledge, tools and resources to succeed in the cybersecurity profession, and they will be able to level up their team’s defense against ongoing cyber threats.”

Also Read: CIO Influence Interview with Chuck Schauber, CPO at Black Kite

In-Depth Sessions on Latest Practices

Additionally, pre-conference workshops will be held on October 26-27. These eight one- or two-day pre-conference workshops will dive deeper into key topics such as mastering AI security, conquering certification preparation and elevating cybersecurity leadership.

Registering for Security Congress

ISC2 members, candidates and associates are eligible for discounted rates on all pass types and can earn up to 78 CPE credits depending on the pass type. Those who attend the pre-conference workshops can earn up to eight CPE credits for each one-day workshop attended. Government employees can receive a 10% d*******, and a group rate is available for organizations that send five or more attendees. Attendees who purchase an All-Access Pass can attend sessions in person and online.

Opportunities to Learn about the Latest Security Technology
In-person attendees can take advantage of additional learning opportunities throughout the Security Congress Expo Hall. There, ISC2’s executive-level sponsors, who play a vital role in supporting the event and are key to helping us bring together the cybersecurity community, will provide updates and demos on their security technology.