Art Serna Earns ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Certification to Bolster Secure Systems for Community Innovation

(Isstories Editorial):- Milwaukee, Wisconsin Oct 8, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Systems change strategist and community innovator Art Serna, founder of Cosmos Renewed, has earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification from ISC2 through their One Million in CC initiative. This program aims to equip one million individuals worldwide with foundational cybersecurity skills at no cost, fostering a safer digital landscape amid rising threats.

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Serna’s certification underscores his dedication to integrating robust security practices into models that promote inclusive growth and social well-being. At Cosmos Renewed, his work already emphasizes systems design and innovation to support equitable futures. As a new member of ISC2’s global network, he will leverage this expertise to inform initiatives that prioritize cyber resilience across community projects.

“I am grateful to have leveraged ISC2’s One Million in CC program as part of Cosmos Renewed’s vision to build a better future for all,” Serna said. “Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology, it’s about protecting people, restoring trust, and ensuring that innovation serves everyone equitably.”

Connecting Cybersecurity and Systems Change

Serna’s focus will be to bridge the gap between digital security and holistic community development. He plans to collaborate with civic leaders, innovators, and educators to embed ISC2’s ethical principles–such as integrity, excellence, and diversity–into Cosmos Renewed’s frameworks, creating systems that safeguard against threats while advancing social progress.

He envisions initiatives where cybersecurity becomes a cornerstone of empowerment, providing tools for safe digital participation, data privacy, and resilient infrastructure. “A secure world starts when people feel protected and empowered,” he said. “Cyber defenses should be a foundation for trust and growth, not an afterthought.”

This alignment will enable Cosmos Renewed to expand its impact by designing projects that center on ethical security and inclusive innovation, setting a new standard for how organizations approach sustainable digital transformation.

Expanding Access through Cyber Education

A key part of Art Serna’s integration will be aligning Cosmos Renewed’s programs with ISC2’s goals of democratizing cybersecurity knowledge. He plans to introduce strategies that prepare communities for emerging digital risks while fostering education in high-demand areas like threat detection and ethical hacking.

Through partnerships with educational institutions and global networks, the efforts will link cybersecurity training with sectors like community development, technology, and social services. Serna believes this can create accessible paths to digital literacy for those historically underserved. “When cyber education is tied to everyday lives, it becomes more relevant and transformative,” he said. “We are creating systems that meet people where they are and help them navigate a safer cyber world.”

This is a strategic and viable step, especially given the trillions of dollars lost annually to social engineering attacks–threats like phishing and manipulation that erode trust and hinder the equitable world Cosmos Renewed aims to shape. By blending ISC2’s commitment to ethical practices with Cosmos Renewed’s focus on inclusive systems, these initiatives will mitigate such risks and promote a more secure foundation for progress.

Partnerships with ISC2 and Global Experts

Art Serna‘s certification also connects with his broader engagements in service-oriented networks. As an ISC2 member, he gains access to a worldwide community of professionals dedicated to advancing cybersecurity standards and ethical governance. By integrating ISC2’s global resources into Cosmos Renewed’s projects, Serna aims to foster deeper collaboration between experts and community innovators.

“ISC2’s emphasis on ethical leadership and global cooperation aligns perfectly with Cosmos Renewed’s spirit of collective action,” Serna said. “This membership gives us a chance to bring those principles into practice, creating real, lasting safeguards in the digital spaces we build.”

ISC2 partners will play an essential role in supporting training, mentorship, and awareness programs. The collaboration will strengthen connections between cybersecurity experts and local initiatives, ensuring that every project remains people-centered and resilient against evolving threats.

A Vision for Secure Digital Transformation

Looking ahead, Serna plans to guide the development of pilot projects that demonstrate how cybersecurity-informed design can redefine community innovation. The goal is to transform vulnerable systems into secure ecosystems for skill-building, collaboration, and ethical progress.

Each project will be rooted in ISC2’s goals of diversity and excellence, built around stakeholder input and ethical considerations. Art Serna emphasizes that security and inclusion will be central to the process. “When people help shape secure environments, they take ownership in protecting and enhancing them,” he said. “This is how digital spaces become places of trust and creativity.”

By aligning cybersecurity with education, ethics, and inclusive growth, Serna believes organizations can evolve into resilient ecosystems that sustain both people and innovation. His certification signals a growing recognition that successful systems change must address the full spectrum of digital threats to foster a safer, more equitable future.

To learn more visit: https://artserna.com/

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