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Fortinet Training Institute Accelerates Mission Toward Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap
Fortinet on Track with Pledge to Train 1 Million People on Cybersecurity by 2026 through its TAA Initiative and Training Institute SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 11,
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[{"type":"text","content":"Fortinet on Track with Pledge to Train 1 Million People on Cybersecurity by 2026 through its TAA Initiative and Training Institute\nSUNNYVALE, Calif., May 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandra Wheatley, SVP of Marketing, Threat Intelligence and Influencer Communications at Fortinet “Fortinet’s vision is to make possible a digital world that organizations can always trust by securing people, devices and data everywhere. To help achieve this, Fortinet is committed to closing the cyber skills gap and raising cyber awareness through our TAA initiative and Training Institute programs. Last year we committed to training 1 million people on cybersecurity by 2026 and so far we’re tracking ahead of our goal for the year toward this pledge.” News Summary Fortinet®, a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today announced significant progress toward its mission to help close the cybersecurity skills gap through its Training Institute programs. In September of last year, Fortinet pledged to train 1 million people in cybersecurity as part of the company’s commitment to address the cyber talent shortage. Through the Fortinet Training Institute programs – including the NSE Certification program, the Education Outreach program and the Academic Partner program – Fortinet is progressing on its pledge to train 1 million people on cybersecurity by 2026. The Cyber Skills Gap is a Business ImperativeAccording to Fortinet’s global 2022 Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 80 percent of breaches can be attributed to a lack of cybersecurity skills and/or awareness. Additionally, 64 percent of organizations experienced breaches that resulted in loss of revenue, recovery costs and/or fines. Given the gravity of the cyber skills gap and its direct impact on organizations’ bottom line, business leaders consider the talent shortage one of their biggest challenges and acknowledge cyber training and awareness is a critical component of their security strategy. To help address this top-of-mind concern, Fortinet’s Training Advancement Agenda (TAA) and Training Institute programs are focused on providing the company’s award-winning training curriculum to security professionals, as well as expanding learning and career opportunities for anyone interested in cybersecurity, regardless of background or life experience. These efforts coup...