Paulo Carreira

Paulo Carreira, PhD, is Associate Professor of Information Systems at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He is a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and holds several distinguished certifications in security and privacy, including ISO 27701, ISO 27001, and (ISC)² CISSP.

books by Paulo Carreira

Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity
  • MEAP began June 2025
  • Last updated January 2026
  • Publication in Fall 2026 (estimated)
  • ISBN 9781633435667
  • 450 pages (estimated)
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Become ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity is expertly written to match the tone, structure, and challenges you’ll face when you sit for the real ISC2 CC. It breaks down complex cybersecurity concepts into real-world examples that are easy to understand and to put into practice. You’ll learn how to handle everyday security issues, including responding to an insider threat, managing access after a staff member leaves, and identifying a misconfigured firewall rule. The book's diagrams and illustrations ensure you’re always engaged with what you’re learning. And you’ll have plenty of opportunities to test yourself with two in-depth practice exams. You’ll even find the secret questions that are not included in official prep material!