Art Serna Enhances Community Innovation Security with ISC2 Cybersecurity Certification

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Oct 8, 2025 – Systems change strategist and community innovator, Art Serna, has earned the Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) certification from ISC2 through their One Million in CC initiative. This program aims to provide one million people worldwide with basic cybersecurity skills for free, promoting a safer digital environment amidst increasing threats.

Serna’s certification highlights his commitment to incorporating strong security practices into models that encourage inclusive growth and social well-being. At Cosmos Renewed, his work already focuses on systems design and innovation to support equitable futures. As a new member of ISC2’s global network, he will use this expertise to inform initiatives that prioritize cyber resilience in community projects.

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

Connecting Cybersecurity and Systems Change

Serna will focus on bridging the gap between digital security and comprehensive community development. He plans to work with civic leaders, innovators, and educators to integrate ISC2’s ethical principles—such as integrity, excellence, and diversity—into Cosmos Renewed’s frameworks, creating systems that protect against threats while advancing social progress.

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

This alignment will enable Cosmos Renewed to broaden 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 aspect of Art Serna’s integration will be aligning Cosmos Renewed’s programs with ISC2’s goals of making cybersecurity knowledge accessible to all. He plans to introduce strategies that prepare communities for emerging digital risks while promoting education in high-demand areas like threat detection and ethical hacking.

Through partnerships with educational institutions and global networks, these efforts will connect cybersecurity training with sectors such as community development, technology, and social services. Serna believes this can create accessible paths to digital literacy for those historically underserved. “When cyber education is connected 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 practical step, especially considering the trillions of dollars lost annually to social engineering attacks—threats like phishing and manipulation that undermine trust and hinder the equitable world Cosmos Renewed aims to create. By combining ISC2’s commitment to ethical practices with Cosmos Renewed’s focus on inclusive systems, these initiatives will reduce such risks and promote a more secure foundation for progress.

Partnerships with ISC2 and Global Experts

Serna’s certification also connects with his broader involvement in service-oriented networks. As an ISC2 member, he gains access to a global 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 encourage 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 put those principles into practice, creating real, lasting safeguards in the digital spaces we build.”

ISC2 partners will play a vital 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.

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