May 10, 2023 – The California Department of Technology’s (CDT) Information Security Leadership Academy (ISLA) is accepting applications from public-sector professionals working in information security. The program will run for nine weeks, starting July 31 and ending September 28, 2023.
ISLA 2023 will offer crucial courses for the state’s security workforce. It will also provide preparation and an exam voucher for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification. More information is available on CDT’s ISLA webpage.
The academy selects students from local state, county, and city agencies and departments involved in information security. Ideal candidates are those currently in supervisory or managerial positions within the field who aspire to become Information Security Officers or Agency Information Security Officers within their organizations.
Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 31, 2023. Applications must include authorization from the prospective candidate’s Chief Information Officer to be considered.