Projections have estimated that, by 2040, 40% more cybersecurity professionals will be required to meet rising global demand.
In Canada, cyber attacks are up as a nationwide inability to fulfill positions exasperates the issue.
In response, global cybersecurity firm Check Point last year announced the expansion of its SecureAcademy Program in Canada to provide students with essential cybersecurity skills, learning resources, and hands-on training exercises.
Operating across universities and colleges, including the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Willis College, and the University of Calgary, Check Point’s SecureAcademy delivers a curriculum that encompasses topics such as threat prevention, network security, cloud security, mobile security, and security management—all in order to equip the next generation of Canadian professionals working in the field.
This month, SecureAcademy introduced a new grant initiative to enhance SecureAcademy’s offering. The grant is designed to provide educational institutions and nonprofit organizations with essential resources to upgrade their cybersecurity training programs.
“We are deeply committed at Check Point to foster the next generation of cyber security professionals,” says Shay Solomon, who serves as Director of Check Point Infinity Global Services. “Our SecureAcademy program equips educational institutions and nonprofit organizations with valuable resources, empowering them to enhance their cyber security training programs.”
The SecureAcademy Grant will provide existing and new SecureAcademy partners with an annual grant worth up to $60,000 in the form of a “a comprehensive suite of benefits,” according to a statement from Check Point, including cybersecurity curriculum e-books, certification training for educators, discounts on Infinity Global Services, and access to experts.
“The SecureAcademy Grant not only enriches individuals with cutting-edge knowledge, but also fosters a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact in cyber security,” posits one SecureAcademy partner based out of Singapore.
“Partnering with SecureAcademy opens doors to a realm of career opportunities, equipping individuals with the specialized skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of digital security,” offers another from South Carolina.
“By collaborating with our partners, we aim to address the global skills gap in this critical field and secure our digital future,” Solomon stated.
Since SecureAcademy’s inception in 2017, over 20,000 students have dedicated more than 30,000 hours to learning self-paced content through the program’s network of nearly 200 academic partners worldwide.
Check Point was founded in Israel in 1993.
