Infosec Institute Recognized in Cybersecurity Skills & Training Platforms Market Evaluation by Independent Research Firm
December 14, 2023
Infosec Skills receives the highest score possible for individual skills development and assessment
MADISON, WI – December 14, 2023 — Infosec Institute, a leading cybersecurity education provider and part of Cengage Group, today announced it has been recognized in The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Skills and Training Platforms, Q4 2023 report. The report evaluates the nine vendors that matter most based on Current Offering, Strategy and Market Presence categories using 21 criteria. Infosec received the highest score possible in Current Offering for individual skills development and assessment and in Market Presence for number of customers.
The Forrester Wave says, “The platform hosts an expansive catalog of courses and labs that include vendor, certification and domain-specific training.” It also notes, “Infosec was one of the first platforms to map learning paths to NIST NICE. It continues to enhance this area with cross-role skill mapping and mapping labs to MITRE ATT&CK.”
Infosec’s people-first approach to cybersecurity meets individuals and security teams wherever they are in their cybersecurity journey — expertly helping assess and close critical skills gaps. The holistic approach focuses on three pillars:
- Technical skills development via Infosec Skills instructor-led boot camps and Infosec Skills self-paced courses
- Talent recruitment, validation and placement via Ready to Hire for Cybersecurity
- Security awareness training via Infosec IQ
“With 20 years of experience and a complementary suite of training, talent and awareness products that upskills everyone from the SOC to the C-suite to HR, Infosec is uniquely positioned to help organizations address the security training challenges that directly impact their cyber resiliency,” said Infosec SVP and GM Bret Fund. “Achieving the top score for individual skills development and assessment in the Forrester Wave reflects our unwavering commitment to equipping individuals and security teams with the skills and hands-on experience they need to stay ahead of cyber threats and remain cyber secure.”
About Infosec
Infosec, part of Cengage Group, 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 Skills 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, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Infosec’s Resources Blog for the latest news, or visit infosecinstitute.com for more information.