Infosec Institute Named a Leader in the IDC™ MarketScape for North America IT Training Services

Infosec works to close critical AI and cybersecurity skills gaps through innovative, AI-powered training solutions across North America 

Independence, Ky. — March 10, 2026 — Infosec Institute, a leading cybersecurity education provider and part of Cengage Work, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: North America IT Training Services 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment¹. For Infosec, this recognition underscores its two-decade commitment to delivering comprehensive cybersecurity training and its forward-thinking approach to integrating artificial intelligence across its training platforms and content. 

According to the report, "Infosec Institute is especially well suited for organizations seeking an adaptable, security-focused learning ecosystem that combines hands-on skill development, strong certification support and scalable administration. Its breadth of cybersecurity and adjacent AI and cloud content, integrated labs and AI-driven personalization make it a compelling choice for enterprises prioritizing individual and team upskilling, skills verification, regulatory compliance and continuous workforce readiness in a dynamic threat landscape." 

The IDC MarketScape evaluated vendors across multiple dimensions, including breadth and depth of training offerings, customer experience, delivery methods and innovation capabilities.  

Organizations are facing critical challenges around training. According to IDC's 2024-2025 Global IT Skills Survey,² IT leaders identify both AI (92%) and cybersecurity (88%) as critical enterprise skill priorities. Yet organizations continue to struggle with severe skills gaps in both areas, making effective training solutions essential for business success. 

"We believe being named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape validates our strategy of combining deep cybersecurity expertise with cutting-edge AI innovation," said Stefan Evers, General Manager of Infosec. "For 22 years, we've helped organizations build cybersecurity capabilities — and the upcoming launch of AI-powered skills verification technology will transform how organizations validate, upskill and hire talent. We'll showcase these innovations at RSAC™ Conference in March as we continue to be a leader in the industry addressing the challenges IT and security leaders face." 

"The IT training services market is evolving as organizations recognize they need solutions that address both AI and cybersecurity capabilities together — not as separate topics but as integrated skills essential for every IT professional," said Gina Smith, Ph.D., Research Director of IT Skills for Digital Business at IDC. "Infosec's approach positions them to help organizations close these critical skills gaps." 

Infosec's comprehensive capabilities include: 

• Infosec Skills platform with over 1,800 courses and hands-on labs covering in-demand topics like AI security, cloud security and incident response 

• AI-powered Skills Navigator that creates tailored training plans based on job roles and organizational needs 

• Live and self-paced boot camps preparing professionals for in-demand certifications and job-ready skills 

• Strategic partnerships with platforms like LinkedIn Learning to expand training access globally 

• Continuous innovation including AI-powered skills verification technology currently in pilot 

To learn how Infosec Institute's training solutions can help your organization close critical AI and cybersecurity skills gaps, speak with a training expert. 

About Infosec 
Infosec, part of Cengage Work, is a leading cybersecurity training company helping IT and security professionals advance their careers and empowering employees to be cyber-safe at work and home. Its mission is to put people at the center of cybersecurity through role-guided training that's accessible and engaging. More than 70% of the Fortune 500 have relied on Infosec to develop their security talent and teams, and more than five million learners worldwide are more cyber-resilient from Infosec IQ's security awareness and phishing training. Follow Infosec on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X for the latest news, or visit the Infosec Resource Center or infosecinstitute.com for more information.

About IDC MarketScape 
IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers. 

¹IDC MarketScape: North America IT Training Services 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment, #US52991625, December 2025. 
²Cybersecurity and AI Skills: IDC's 2024–2025 Global IT Skills Survey (May 2025). IDC #US52959225.