What ISC2 Italy Chapter does

ISC2 Italy Chapter (Capitolo Italiano di ISC2) is the Italian national chapter of (ISC)², the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium — a non-profit professional association headquartered in Milan (Via San Gregorio 53) and founded in 2013. The organization serves Italian cybersecurity professionals by delivering official ISC2 certification preparation courses (CISSP, CSSLP, CC) under Official Training Partner (OTP) status, hosting a recurring monthly seminar/webinar program via Microsoft Teams that awards CPE credits for certification maintenance, and publishing cybersecurity whitepapers in collaboration with peer associations and academia. It extends its mission into Italian primary and secondary schools through the EASY4EASI program under the national Repubblica Digitale initiative led by the Department for Digital Transformation.

The business model is a hybrid of (1) subscription-style annual membership dues (ISC2's standard USD 125 annual fee is the pricing anchor) and (2) professional services revenue from official certification course delivery. Membership is the core asset; CPE-credit-earning seminars drive recurring engagement and credential maintenance. Customer segments are two-pronged: individual cybersecurity professionals maintaining ISC2 credentials (primary), and Italian schools/students participating in cybersecurity awareness programs (secondary). Distribution is direct via the chapter website and Microsoft Teams, with co-marketing partnerships extending reach (Clusit, CSA Italy, ASIS Italy, OWASP Italy, Panta Ray, Università Politecnica delle Marche). The chapter is governed by a volunteer board led by President Stefano Ramacciotti (CISSP), Secretary Roberto Bonalumi (CCSP, CISSP, CSSLP), and Board Member Paolo Ottolino (CISSP-ISSAP).

The organization is positioned as a community-led, event-driven education hub rather than a technology vendor. There is no proprietary software product, no AI/ML system built in-house, and no API surface; the technology footprint is a WordPress website plus Microsoft Teams for webinar delivery. Recent strategic emphasis has pivoted toward EU regulatory content (AI Act, NIS2, CRA, DORA, CER, CSA), reflecting compliance demand from the Italian practitioner base. Revenue, funding, and employee compensation are not publicly disclosed, and the chapter operates within the governance umbrella of its parent ISC2 non-profit.

Name

ISC2 Italy Chapter

Legal name

Capitolo Italiano di ISC2

Website

https://isc2chapter-italy.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ISC2 Italy Chapter is the Italian non-profit chapter of (ISC)², serving Italian cybersecurity professionals through official certification training (CISSP, CSSLP, CC), monthly CPE-credit webinars, whitepapers, and the EASY4EASI school cybersecurity education program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Professional Education and Certification

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Information Technology (IT) & Cybersecurity Certifications (EDAAANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Security, Privacy & IT Governance (CISSP CPE, Privacy CE) (EDAAALAL), Phishing, Social Engineering & Business Email Compromise (BEC) Training (EDABAGAB), Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity certification training
• Professional association services
• Continuing professional education
• Cybersecurity education webinars
• Certification preparation courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees for ISC2 Italy Chapter association. ISC2 annual maintenance fee is USD 125.
2. Official ISC2 Training Courses: Organizes official ISC2 certification courses including CISSP, CSSLP, and CC since 2013. Revenue generated from course delivery as an Official Training Partner (OTP).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISC2 Italy Chapter is a non-profit professional association that provides cybersecurity education, certification support, and community engagement for Italian cybersecurity professionals. It delivers official ISC2 certification preparation courses (CISSP, CSSLP, CC) as an Official Training Partner, monthly educational webinars/seminars that award CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits, downloadable cybersecurity whitepapers, and a school cybersecurity awareness program under the Repubblica Digitale initiative.

Product overview

ISC2 Italy Chapter is the Italian chapter of the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC2), operating as a professional association rather than a commercial technology company. The organization provides cybersecurity education and certification support services, including official ISC2 certification training courses (CISSP, CSSLP, CC), regular educational webinars/seminars offering CPE credits, cybersecurity whitepaper publications, and school security education programs. Services are delivered primarily through Microsoft Teams for webinars and via their WordPress-based website for course information and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Official ISC2 Certification Training Courses Official ISC2 certification preparation courses for CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional), and CC (Certified in Cybersecurity). Delivered as 5-day seminars through the chapter's Official Training Partner (OTP) status for cybersecurity professionals pursuing ISC2 credentials.
• Cybersecurity Educational Seminars and Webinars Regular monthly educational seminars and webinars on cybersecurity topics delivered via Microsoft Teams. Members earn 1-2 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) credits per session for ISC2 certification maintenance. Topics cover AI security, cloud security, GDPR compliance, NIS2, AI Act, threat detection, and application security.
• Cybersecurity Whitepapers Free downloadable whitepapers on cybersecurity topics including Business Continuity and Professional Certifications in Information Security. Co-produced with Clusit, Panta Ray, and Università Politecnica delle Marche for Italian cybersecurity professionals.
• School Security Education Program (EASY4EASI) Educational outreach program for Italian primary and secondary schools covering cybersecurity awareness for students, teachers, parents, and school staff. Includes the EASY4EASI initiative under Repubblica Digitale and Safer Internet Day participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Members earn 1-2 CPE credits per seminar/webinar attended
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Panta RaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Collaboration on Business Continuity education. Panta Ray and Università Politecnica delle Marche developed the Continuity project, co-financed by the European Community. ISC2 Italy Chapter participated in a 5-session workshop series on Business Continuity covering organizational resilience, crisis management, and cyber resilience.
• Università Politecnica delle MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2023Joint development of the Continuity project on Business Continuity education, co-financed by the European Commission. Universities involved in educational outreach alongside industry partners.
• ClusitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClusit (Italian Association for Information Security) collaborated with ISC2 Italy Chapter members to produce the 'Professional Certifications in IT Security 3.0' whitepaper. ISC2 Italy Chapter members Stefano Ramacciotti, Roberto Bonalumi, and Paolo Ottolino contributed as authors.
• CSA Italy (Cloud Security Alliance)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSA Italy speaker Yvette Agostini presented at ISC2 Italy Chapter on zero trust architecture topics. Cross-promotion of educational content on cloud security and zero trust.
• Repubblica DigitalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerISC2 Italy Chapter participates in 'Repubblica Digitale', coordinated by the Department for Digital Transformation of the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers. The chapter contributes through the EASY4EASI - Cybersecurity Education in Schools program.
• ASIS ItalyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint webinar on AI and School Safety with ASIS Italy chapter. Participants from both associations receive CPE credits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: Global nonprofit association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals offering certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT). Comparable as a parallel global certification body competing for the same IT security professionals' CPE spend and certification loyalty.
• (ISC)² Global: Parent organization of ISC2 Italy Chapter. Comparable as the global certification body issuing the CISSP, CSSLP, CC, CCSP, and other credentials — provides the certification ecosystem in which the chapter operates as a local delivery arm.
• CompTIA: Global IT certification body offering Security+, CySA+, and other credentials. Comparable as an alternative certification pathway competing for entry-level and mid-level cybersecurity professionals in Italy.
• EC-Council: Global certification body offering credentials such as CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) and CHFI. Comparable as a competing certification body targeting the same IT security professional market segment.
• SANS Institute: Global cybersecurity training and certification provider offering GIAC certifications and intensive training courses. Comparable as a competing training provider for the same Italian cybersecurity professionals seeking certification and continuing education.

Regional players

• ASIS Italy Chapter: Italian chapter of ASIS International, the global security management association. Comparable as a parallel Italy-based chapter organization co-hosting webinars on physical and cyber security convergence with ISC2 Italy Chapter.

Direct peers

• Clusit: Italian Association for Information Security (Associazione Italiana per la Sicurezza Informatica). Direct peer: operates as the primary national cybersecurity professional association in Italy, runs Security Summit Milano, and co-authored whitepapers with ISC2 Italy Chapter — competing for the same Italian cybersecurity professional audience.
• (ISC)² UK Chapter: Sister European chapter of ISC2 under the same parent organization. Comparable as an identical operating model — peer chapter structure running OTP courses, monthly CPE webinars, and member services — providing a benchmark for chapter operations in a larger market.

Emerging players

• CSA Italy (Cloud Security Alliance Italy): Italian chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance focused on cloud security education. Comparable as a sister community organization that cross-promotes content with ISC2 Italy Chapter and serves overlapping cloud-security professional segments.
• OWASP Italy Chapter: Italian chapter of the Open Worldwide Application Security Project. Comparable as a community-driven cybersecurity education organization that co-hosted events with ISC2 Italy Chapter and targets application security professionals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

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Profiles3 records

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