ISC2 vs SANS:Which is searched more?
In August 2026, ISC2 had more branded searches than SANS among cybersecurity certifications worldwide. ISC2 was estimated to have 2.4K branded searches compared to SANS’s 1.9K, and held a 4.1% Share of Search versus SANS’s 3.2%. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
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Which is more popular in search, ISC2 or SANS?
Compare the cybersecurity certifications teams use. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for ISC2, SANS. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | ISC2 | SANS |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 3.6% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 4.5% | 3.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 4.8% | 3.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 4.1% | 2.7% |
| May 2026 | 5.7% | 3% |
| Jun 2026 | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 4.2% | 3.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — |
How has the ISC2 and SANS comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- ISC2 was ahead of SANS in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, ISC2’s estimated Share of Search among cybersecurity certifications worldwide held steady at 4.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, SANS’s estimated Share of Search among cybersecurity certifications worldwide moved from 2.7% to 3.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.4K to 1.9K.
How did search popularity change for cybersecurity certifications worldwide in August 2026?
2 changes
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using ISC2’s and SANS’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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