ISC2 Launches Cyber-AI Workforce Coalition to Address the Future of AI
Announced on October 20, the new coalition is one of the first major developments introduced by Scott Beale, ISC2’s CEO, who took on the role in December 2025.
Announced on October 20, the new coalition is one of the first major developments introduced by Scott Beale, ISC2’s CEO, who took on the role in December 2025.
Speaking to Infosecurity during the ISC2 Security Congress 2026, in Denver, Colorado, on October 26, Beale said he spent his first six months as CEO listening to the organization’s members.
A key finding from the consultation was that a majority of ISC2 members want the nonprofit to more ambitiously and vocally step into the AI safety and security space.
In practice, the coalition will not create new standards or frameworks but will instead focus on delivering toolkits for employers to help them describe new job roles at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
It aims to include thought leaders like HR managers and CISOs, some of the largest employers of cybersecurity practitioners, standard-setting bodies and even government representatives to discuss how cybersecurity roles are changing because of AI.
There remain unanswered questions about how AI will affect future demand for cybersecurity professionals, which skills will be most critical for AI security roles, and how experienced practitioners can upskill to meet emerging demands .
These toolkits will include guidance for how employers hire, develop and organize cybersecurity talent, and how practitioners can identify and build the expertise employers need.
What happened
Announced on October 20, the new coalition is one of the first major developments introduced by Scott Beale, ISC2’s CEO, who took on the role in December 2025.
Speaking to Infosecurity during the ISC2 Security Congress 2026, in Denver, Colorado, on October 26, Beale said he spent his first six months as CEO listening to the organization’s members.
A key finding from the consultation was that a majority of ISC2 members want the nonprofit to more ambitiously and vocally step into the AI safety and security space.
What changed
In practice, the coalition will not create new standards or frameworks but will instead focus on delivering toolkits for employers to help them describe new job roles at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
Who is affected
It aims to include thought leaders like HR managers and CISOs, some of the largest employers of cybersecurity practitioners, standard-setting bodies and even government representatives to discuss how cybersecurity roles are changing because of AI.
Why it matters
There remain unanswered questions about how AI will affect future demand for cybersecurity professionals, which skills will be most critical for AI security roles, and how experienced practitioners can upskill to meet emerging demands .
These toolkits will include guidance for how employers hire, develop and organize cybersecurity talent, and how practitioners can identify and build the expertise employers need.
Attribution
Infosecurity Magazine: Announced on October 20, the new coalition is one of the first major developments introduced by Scott Beale, ISC2’s CEO, who took on the role in December 2025.