What ISC2 Hellenic Chapter does

ISC2 Hellenic Chapter is a Greek non-profit professional membership association serving information security practitioners, students, and the broader Greek public. Founded in 2015 and operating as an official country chapter of ISC2, the international cybersecurity certifying body, the chapter functions entirely through a volunteer governance structure — 13 board officers plus a 3-member audit committee, with no paid staff. Its mission is operationalized through community-building, certification training, industry events, and public-awareness programming aimed at elevating cybersecurity capability and visibility in Greece.

The chapter's core offerings span three revenue streams. First, individual membership at €30/year for professionals and €10/year for students, supporting a roster of 500+ members and 4,000+ LinkedIn followers. Second, official ISC2 certification training under its status as an ISC2 Official Training Provider (OTP), authorized to deliver CISSP and CCSP courses in Greece — a credentialing exclusivity that constitutes the chapter's most defensible asset. Third, tiered corporate sponsorship (Grand/Platinum/Gold) with EY as anchor Grand Sponsor, alongside Fortinet, Neurosoft, Uni Systems, ICT PROTECT, OTEAcademy, and TÜV HELLAS. Content production includes the ECSF (European Cybersecurity Skills Framework) video series produced with ENISA, the Super Cyber Kids public-awareness program, and sustained multi-year participation at industry events including the IT Security Conference and Cyber Security Awards, where the chapter has been recognized for five consecutive years.

The business model is structurally low-revenue and low-cost: even at full-collection from all 500 members, pure membership dues cap at roughly €15,000 annually, with corporate sponsorship and training fees providing the meaningful contribution to a small operating budget. Distribution is multi-city (Athens, Larissa, Patras) and content is delivered through in-person events, LinkedIn, and partner channels. The chapter does not build software, license intellectual property, or hold equity — its economic value is in community, certification exclusivity, and partner-driven programming rather than commercializable technology.

Name

ISC2 Hellenic Chapter

Legal name

(ISC)² Hellenic Chapter of the International Information Systems Security Certifications Consortium

Website

https://isc2-chapter.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ISC2 Hellenic Chapter is a Greek non-profit professional association serving information security practitioners. It provides community membership, official ISC2 certification training (CISSP/CCSP), industry events, and public-awareness programs, backed by 500+ members and 4,000+ LinkedIn followers.

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Product category

Professional Association & Cybersecurity Certification Training

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business Associations (813910), Educational Support Services (61171), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

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Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity membership
• Professional certification training
• Information security community
• CISSP exam preparation
• CCSP cloud security training

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Dues: Annual membership fees charged to information security professionals and students in Greece. Provides access to chapter events, CPE-earning opportunities, training discounts, community hub, and member communications. Collected online via Stripe (cards and digital wallets including Apple Pay/Google Pay).
2. Official Training Provider (OTP) Services: As an ISC2 Official Training Provider, the chapter provides CISSP and CCSP training through certified instructors and associate networks. Training partners include OTEAcademy and TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD). Note: exam vouchers are purchased separately through ISC2/PearsonVue, so the chapter generates revenue from course delivery fees.
3. Event Sponsorships: Chapter events (SecTalks, workshops, conferences, supply chain security events, maritime cybersecurity events) are sponsored by corporate partners (Grand Sponsors, Sponsors, Supporters) who pay for visibility, brand recognition, and access to the professional community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Core offering

The ISC2 Hellenic Chapter is a non-profit, volunteer-run professional membership organization that serves information security practitioners in Greece. Its core offerings are individual Professional and Student memberships, CISSP and CCSP certification training delivered through partner training institutions (OTEAcademy, TÜV HELLAS), and a recurring calendar of community events (including the SecTalk speaker series) that allow members to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.

Product overview

ISC2 Hellenic Chapter operates as a professional membership organization and ISC2 Official Training Provider, offering certification training programs (CISSP and CCSP), annual professional and student memberships, and community engagement activities. The organization's service portfolio centers on professional development through training, events (SecTalk series), and educational content (ECSF video series exploring cybersecurity career roles). Public awareness initiatives include the Super Cyber Kids animation series for youth digital safety education. The chapter connects cybersecurity professionals in Greece through knowledge sharing, leadership development, and collaboration on information security advancement.

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Products and services

• Professional Membership Annual paid membership for individual cybersecurity professionals practicing in Greece, granting access to chapter events, networking, and CPE-earning activities.
• Student Membership Discounted annual membership tier for students pursuing cybersecurity studies, providing entry to the chapter community and its events.
• CISSP Certification Training Instructor-led preparation course for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential, delivered in partnership with OTEAcademy and TÜV HELLAS for Greek information security professionals seeking the global ISC2 certification.
• CCSP Certification Training Instructor-led preparation course for the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) credential, delivered through partner training institutions in Greece for practitioners pursuing cloud security certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 consecutive years of industry awards at Cyber Security Awards (Platinum + Gold 2025, Bronze 2026)
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered grand sponsor, sponsor, core and minor.

• EY (Ernst & Young)grand sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026EY serves as a Grand Sponsor of ISC2 Hellenic Chapter events. EY professionals contribute as speakers and panelists at chapter events, including the Supply Chain Security & Third-Party Risks event (May 2026) and the Spring Update 2025. EY's Director of Cybersecurity Consulting presented on the cyber threat landscape.
• FortinetsponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Fortinet is a regular sponsor of chapter events and the chapter supports Fortinet Security Day Greece 2025. Chapter Treasurer Eleftherios Athousakis led a workshop at Fortinet Security Day Greece 2025 on 'From Zero Trust to Digital Immunity'.
• NeurosoftsponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Neurosoft is a sponsor of chapter events. Their Compliance & Risk Services Manager George Tsinos presented on Supply Chain Management at the Supply Chain Security event in May 2026.
• Uni SystemssponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Uni Systems is a sponsor of chapter events. Their Information Security Specialist Maria Skevofylaka spoke at the Supply Chain Security event. Marketing Officer John Pavlidis is employed as Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Uni Systems.
• ICT PROTECTgrand sponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026ICT PROTECT served as Grand Sponsor for the Cybersecurity for Maritime event at OTEAcademy (March 2026). Founder and Managing Director Theodoros Ntouskas presented on Maritime Cybersecurity Trends & Regulatory Drivers.
• OTEAcademycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025OTEAcademy is the primary venue for chapter events, training, and General Assemblies. It is also a training partner for ISC2 certification courses (CISSP). The venue hosts the majority of in-person chapter events including SecTalks, workshops, and the annual General Assembly.
• TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025TÜV HELLAS is a training partner for ISC2 certification courses offered through the chapter. They handle registration and course delivery for CISSP training alongside OTEAcademy.
• ESET Greece, Cyprus & MaltasponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ESET is a sponsor of chapter events, particularly the Cybersecurity for Maritime event. Their senior sales and technical managers presented on cybersecurity challenges in maritime IT and OT environments.
• Alphabit CybersecuritysponsorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Alphabit Cybersecurity is an event sponsor and several of its team members are active chapter members. Their CISO/Partner Dimitris Georgiou presented at multiple events and serves on the chapter's Audit Committee.
• BOUSSIAS / SmartPress S.A.coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025BOUSSIAS organizes major ICT and cybersecurity conferences (InfoCom Security, Data & AI Conference, Cloud Strategies Conference, InsurTech Conference, IT Directors Forum, Cyber Security Awards). ISC2 Hellenic Chapter participates as Honor Supporter, speaker, and award recipient at BOUSSIAS events. Chapter members publish articles in IT Security Pro magazine by BOUSSIAS.
• AMMITEC (Association of Maritime Managers in Information Technology and Communications)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025AMMITEC co-organized the Cybersecurity for Maritime event under its auspices. The association brought maritime industry executives and cybersecurity professionals together, significantly enriching the dialogue between the maritime and cybersecurity communities.
• IT Security Pro MagazinecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025IT Security Pro magazine, published by BOUSSIAS, is a key media partner. Multiple chapter members and officers publish cybersecurity articles in the magazine. The chapter has a consistent content partnership for thought leadership publication.
• Homo DigitalisminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Homo Digitalis is a Greek digital rights organization. The chapter co-produced the 'Super Cyber Kids' animated video series on social media safety with Homo Digitalis and ICSI Hellas. Chapter members also participated in joint events on cybersecurity and data protection.
• ICSI HellasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ICSI Hellas co-produced the 'Super Cyber Kids' animated video series with the chapter and Homo Digitalis, focused on teaching children and adolescents about social media safety and data privacy.
• Hellenic Women in Privacy & Technology (HWiPT)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025ISC2 Hellenic Chapter supports the HWiPT Annual Summit 2026 as a community partner. Chapter Marketing Officer John Pavlidis participated in a panel discussion on NIS2 and CRA readiness. Members received a 20% discount on tickets.
• JOIST Innovation Park (Larissa)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa co-organized the 'Cybersecurity and Data Protection: Resilience, Compliance, Innovation' event with the chapter in March 2025. The event brought together cybersecurity and privacy experts for a panel discussion targeting businesses in central Greece.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: SANS Institute is a leading global cybersecurity training and certification provider delivering courses (GSEC, GIAC certifications) and events. Comparable as a cybersecurity education provider serving the same professional audience, though operating at much larger scale and primarily commercial rather than volunteer-run.
• (ISC)² (parent organization): (ISC)² is the global parent organization of the Hellenic Chapter and the world's largest not-for-profit cybersecurity certification body. Comparable as the issuing authority behind the chapter's CISSP/CCSP training business and the global brand under which the chapter operates.
• EC-Council: EC-Council is a global cybersecurity credentialing body best known for the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, with authorized training partners and education programs. Comparable as a parallel cybersecurity certification and training provider competing for the same training customer base.

Direct peers

• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, risk, security, and audit professionals offering certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT). Directly comparable to ISC2 Hellenic Chapter as a parallel global professional association serving cybersecurity practitioners with certifications, chapters, training, and CPE programs.
• BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: BCS is a UK-based professional membership organization for IT practitioners offering chartership, certifications, events, and continuing professional development. Directly comparable as a chartered professional association with membership tiers, training programs, and chapter-based community engagement.
• Cloud Security Alliance (CSA): CSA is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to defining standards and certifications in cloud security (CCSP, CCSK). Highly comparable to ISC2 Hellenic Chapter as a peer professional association offering cloud security credentials, chapters, and member education, with overlapping subject matter.
• (ISC)² Singapore Chapter: Another Asia-Pacific (ISC)² local chapter delivering events, CPE programs, and community engagement to cybersecurity professionals. Direct peer in structure, mission, and operating model, differing by geography.
• (ISC)² London Chapter: The London Chapter is another local (ISC)² member chapter delivering events, training, and community programs to UK cybersecurity professionals. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and operating model to the Hellenic Chapter, differing primarily by geography and market size.
• ISACA Athens Chapter: The Athens Chapter of ISACA serves Greek IT audit, risk, and cybersecurity professionals with events, CPE opportunities, and certifications (CISA, CISM). Direct peer competing for the same Greek cybersecurity professional audience and corporate sponsorship pool.

Regional players

• OWASP Greek Chapter: OWASP is a global open-source security community with local chapters focused on application security. The Greek chapter is a regional peer in mission and volunteer structure, but focuses on application security rather than the broader information security credentialing that ISC2 Hellenic Chapter covers.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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