{"id":745135,"date":"2023-04-04T09:08:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/fortinet-expands-its-nse-certification-program-to-address-evolving-cybersecurity-skillset-needs\/"},"modified":"2023-04-04T09:08:48","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T13:08:48","slug":"fortinet-expands-its-nse-certification-program-to-address-evolving-cybersecurity-skillset-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/fortinet-expands-its-nse-certification-program-to-address-evolving-cybersecurity-skillset-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortinet Expands its NSE Certification Program to Address Evolving Cybersecurity Skillset Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nUpdates to the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification program and other Training Institute initiatives are helping address the cybersecurity skills gap and the expanding needs of customers and partners
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — <\/p>\n

\n John Maddison, EVP of Products and CMO at Fortinet<\/strong>
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\u201cJust as the threat landscape is constantly evolving, the same must happen with security teams\u2019 skillsets to stay ahead and eliminate cyber risks. The significant updates we\u2019re making to our flagship NSE Certification program will provide security professionals, including customers and partners, with more flexibility to acquire the skills needed for growth in their ever-evolving job roles. Fortinet is helping close the skills gap by enhancing our award-winning training curriculum that benefits both individuals and the organizations that need skilled talent.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n News Summary <\/strong>
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\n Fortinet<\/a>\u00ae (NASDAQ: FTNT), the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced upcoming updates<\/a> to its flagship Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification program to further help advance cybersecurity skill sets<\/a> and address the talent shortage.<\/p>\n

These updates, going into effect later this year, will help upskill security professionals \u2013 including customers, partners and employees \u2013 and reskill anyone interested in entering the field by more closely aligning the training curriculum to various cyber career pathways. Other Fortinet certification updates include new naming designations based on proficiency progression and more flexibility for individuals to craft their NSE training journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n Mitigating Cyber Risks by Addressing the Talent Shortage through Training<\/strong>
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One of the top challenges<\/a> CISOs are facing is the lack of cybersecurity talent to fill the critical roles needed to effectively protect their organizations. Fortinet\u2019s 2023 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report<\/a> found that as a result of unfilled IT positions due to the cyber skills shortage, 68% of organizations indicate they face additional cyber risks.<\/p>\n

To help tackle this challenge, Fortinet established the NSE Certification program in 2015 as part of its longstanding dedication to address the cybersecurity skills gap<\/a>. In addition to the company\u2019s commitment to technology innovation, this focus transpires into continuously innovating Fortinet\u2019s training<\/a> curriculum content and how it is delivered. As part of this, the NSE Certification program will now focus on more role-based training aligned to in-demand careers, such as Cloud Security Specialists and Security Operations (SOC) Analysts, which a recent Fortinet report<\/a> found were the two most sought-after roles.<\/p>\n

These changes<\/a> will further enable security professionals to sharpen their skill sets to stay ahead of new threat methods and learn about the latest security technology to help strengthen their organization\u2019s security posture. At higher levels, there are multiple certification options to better drill down into areas of expertise. The new NSE Certification designation<\/a>s include:<\/p>\n