By Rob Rashotte October is designated for cybersecurity awareness, but guarding against cyberattacks is a 24/7 challenge. According to Fortinet's 2023 Cybersecurity Skills Gap report, a majority of organizations (80%) experienced a cyberattack in the preceding 12 months, and almost half had a breach costing over $1 million. The reason is apparent. Cybercriminals are more
By Rob Rashotte Cyberattacks are on the rise, but one of the biggest threats for organizations is the need for more skilled cyber professionals. According to a recent workforce study, the global cybersecurity workforce shortage is around 3.4 million people. The gap has persisted for years, putting organizations at risk as cybercrime continues to rise.
Fortinet to offer free cybersecurity training till end of 2021
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Fortinet has said it will extend its free cybersecurity training offering to the end of 2021.
As Covid-19 led to the exponential increase of teleworkers, the need for securing remote networks and users became a top priority for organisations. IT teams already challenged with finding security professionals due to the skills gap were faced with an even greater need for expertise to securely transition to a remote workforce.