The ISC2 Board of Directors has concluded its CEO search. ISC2 appointed Scott Beale, CC, as its Chief Executive Officer, effective January 6, 2026. Beale was selected by the ISC2 Board of Directors to lead the organization in partnership with the Board and executive leadership team. Beale brings to ISC2 decades of experience in global workforce development, mission-driven leadership, and organizational transformation. Learn more here.
Welcome Scott Beale, CC
ISC2 has named Scott Beale our new CEO. Scott brings decades of experience in global workforce development, mission-driven leadership, and organizational transformation.
This search was managed by the ISC2’s Search Taskforce, an ad hoc committee of current and former members of ISC2's Board of Directors, with support from Stanton Chase International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm. Thank you to the following Committee members:
Get to Know Our Committee Members
Lisa Young, CISSP
Country of Origin: United States / Country of Business: United States
Taskforce Chair
James Packer, CISSP, CCSP
Country of Origin: United Kingdom / Country of Business: Switzerland
Board Chair
Edward Farrell, CISSP, SSCP
Country of Origin: Australia / Country of Business: Australia
Samara Moore, CISSP
Country of Origin: United States / Country of Business: United States
Lori Ross O’Neil, CISSP
Country of Origin: United States / Country of Business: United States