Putting people at the center of cybersecurity
Infosec Institute's mission is to help IT and security professionals advance their careers while empowering all employees to be cyber-safe at work and home. Through role-guided training and engaging content, we make cybersecurity accessible for everyone.
For over 20 years, we've been democratizing cybersecurity knowledge — from helping professionals earn critical certifications to empowering millions of employees with the skills to detect and defeat cyber threats. Join us in making the world a safer place, one learner at a time.
Infosec at a glance
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22+ Years
Proof over promises
Two decades delivering 93% pass rates. Now AI-powered verification proves your team can perform.
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5M+ Learners
Ready to defend
Technology depends on your people. We measure readiness against a database of proven benchmarks.
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70% fortune 500
Trusted at scale
We build job-ready security teams. That's why 70% of the Fortune 500 partner with us.
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1,800+ courses
Built for your reality
You already have a security strategy. We ensure your people can execute it under pressure.
Our story
It all started with a book and a passion for sharing knowledge. When our founder Jack Koziol published The Shellcoder's Handbook in 2004, it sparked something bigger than expected — a movement to make cybersecurity education accessible to everyone. What began as boot camps teaching ethical hacking evolved into something more: a mission to put people at the center of cybersecurity.
Today, we offer one of the industry's most comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity education, with role-guided training paths for every member of your workforce. From security awareness that actually engages employees to hands-on labs that build real-world skills, we've helped organizations transform their people from potential vulnerabilities into their strongest defense.
More than 70% of the Fortune 500 trust us because we get it. Cybersecurity isn't just about tools and technology. It's about empowering people with the knowledge and confidence to protect what matters most.
As part of Cengage, we're expanding our reach to help even more learners build the skills they need to thrive in our digital world. Because when people succeed, organizations succeed — and we all become a little safer.
Recent Newsroom
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.
Infosec Institute Expands AI and Cybersecurity Training Reach Through LinkedIn Learning
The partnership brings specialized security and AI expertise to millions of professionals on the world’s largest development platform.
Infosec Institute and ISSA International Form Strategic Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Professional Development
Two industry leaders join forces to provide enhanced training resources and career advancement opportunities for cybersecurity professionals worldwide.
Infosec Institute Introduces Skills Verification: Using GenAI to Transform How Organizations Validate Cybersecurity Talent
GenAI-powered platform enables cybersecurity leaders to verify hands-on technical capabilities, bridging the gap between credentials and real-world performance.
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Our success stories
Security+ success story: From exam failure to career success
Learn how one Security+ student overcame a failed exam and transformed his career with the help of an Infosec Security+ Boot Camp.
How a CISM Boot Camp transformed a security admin into a security leader
Real ISACA CISM success story: Mohammed gained executive confidence, secured DLP approval and inspired his team — all from one transformative training experience.
From 45-year programming veteran to certified security leader
See how a structured CSSLP training boot camp bridged this veteran programmer's knowledge gaps and built certification confidence.
From compliance checkboxes to K-12 cybersecurity champions
See how Bedford Central turned NY compliance requirements into a thriving K-12 security awareness program with Infosec IQ.
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Awards & recognition
Explore our 200+ industry awards for cybersecurity training innovation and impact.
Our leaders
Meet the passionate experts driving our mission to democratize cybersecurity education.
Our people
Discover what it's like to work with smart people doing good — and making the world safer.
Latest news
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In 2022, Infosec Institute was acquired by Cengage Learning, Inc. (known in the market as Cengage). Infosec is a part of Cengage’s portfolio of businesses under the Cengage Work business unit.
