General – Professionals who have as their primary responsibility information systems security in the private or public sector, or professionals who supply information systems security consulting services to the private or public sector; or information security Auditors, or information security professionals who have as one of their primary responsibilities information systems security in the private or public sector; Educators, attorneys, and law enforcement officers having a vested interest in information security; or Professionals with primary responsibility for marketing or supplying security equipment or products. All membership dues are non-refundable.

CISO Executive – Professionals who have as their primary responsibility information systems security in the private or public sector, or professionals who supply information systems security consulting services to the private or public sector; or information security Auditors, or information security professionals who have as one of their primary responsibilities information systems security in the private or public sector; Educators, attorneys, and law enforcement officers having a vested interest in information security; or Professionals with primary responsibility for marketing or supplying security equipment or products. All membership dues are non-refundable.

Corporate Organizational – Private companies may purchase a Corporate Organizational Membership for a specified function being performed by an employee. This membership will belong to the company, not the employee, and will be transferred to another individual as reassignments occur. When unassigned, this class of membership will have all rights and privileges of a General Member except the rights to vote and hold office. If a person is named or assigned to this membership and said person signs and complies with the Code of Ethics, that person will be able to vote and hold office. All membership dues are non-refundable.

Governmental Organizational – Government agencies may purchase a Government Organizational Membership for a specified function being performed by an employee. This membership will belong to the government agency, not the employee, and will be transferred to another individual as reassignments occur. When unassigned, this class of membership will have all rights and privileges of a General Member except the rights to vote and hold office. If a person is named or assigned to this membership and said person signs and complies with the Code of Ethics, that person will be able to vote and hold office. All membership dues are non-refundable.

Student – Student members are full-time students in an accredited institution of higher learning. This membership class carries the same privileges as that of a General Member except that Student Members may not vote on Association matters or hold an office on the ISSA International Board. There is no restriction against students forming a student chapter. All membership dues are non-refundable.