The Evolution of OPSWAT Academy: Taking Proactive Steps to Close the Critical Infrastructure Protection Skills Gap

The world needs more Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Cybersecurity experts. While there is a marked increase in both IT and OT cybersecurity threats, there is a shortage of qualified people to combat those threats. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, over the next decade, cybersecurity will be among the top 20 fastest-growing occupation demands, with a need to fill 16,300 information security analyst roles in the US alone. The ability to meet this demand requires accessible and effective ongoing training. As the global leader in CIP solutions, OPSWAT is committed to closing this gap and providing premier training to both cybersecurity professionals and those looking to enter the cybersecurity field by arming them with practical skills and business-tested practices. This has been the goal of OPSWAT Academy since its inception in 2019, and just as cyber threats and best security practices evolve, so has our Academy training

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